Ring Sling Baby Carrier How To Use

Troubleshooting your ring sling.

Ring sling baby carrier how to use.

If you re looking for something that provides the closeness of a wrap without actually having to do the wrapping a ring sling is a great choice. They look great and wont wrinkle your clothes like a wrap. To wear a ring sling thread the ring and then decide. But once you get the hang of it slings are really easy to use and quick to put on.

This type of carrier is great for bonding and keeping your baby close as you move around. My favorite fabric for a ring sling wrap is 100 linen but linen blends also work. Plus the sling weighs less than a pound so you can easily throw it in your diaper bag to wear whenever you need. Because of woven style and quality of fiber double face muslin 100 turkish cotton our sling is softer and more flexible.

A ring sling is just one of the many carrier options to choose from including baby wraps babywearing shirts and soft structured carriers. I definitely feel ring slings are the most stylish type of baby carrier. After you get baby in the ring sling you may still need to do a bit of troubleshooting. If you have any shoulder discomfort or feel like the rings are pressing uncomfortably on your chest you may want to adjust your ring positioning.

Ring slings can be used for both newborns and toddlers so they are a great option for moms who only want to buy one carrier for their baby. This video shows how i thread my ring sling as well as how to wear your baby. Baby ring sling can be used as a swaddle or breastfeeding cover. On some of my other babywearing videos people have asked for a tutorial on how to use a ring sling with a newborn.

You will want to use a medium weight fabric for this project so it can support your baby without stretching. While there are multiple types of baby carriers and toddler carriers at that many moms opt for a comfy sturdy ring sling to keep their child close. A ring sling is baby carrier made of a long piece of fabric with adjustable rings. Here are a few of my favorites.

Both newborns and toddlers should be held in an upright position with their back shoulders and hips supported sufficiently. They re less bulky than more structured carriers and easier to use than wraps since they come with you guessed it rings that help them stay fastened.