Ring Sling Baby Carrier How To Use

Troubleshooting your ring sling.

Ring sling baby carrier how to use.

A ring sling is just one of the many carrier options to choose from including baby wraps babywearing shirts and soft structured carriers. 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. I definitely feel ring slings are the most stylish type of baby carrier. 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.

Plus the sling weighs less than a pound so you can easily throw it in your diaper bag to wear whenever you need. You will want to use a medium weight fabric for this project so it can support your baby without stretching. 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. The type of carrying style you choose depends on baby s size and what position the baby seems to find comfortable.

A ring sling is baby carrier made of a long piece of fabric with adjustable rings. This type of carrier is great for bonding and keeping your baby close as you move around. They look great and wont wrinkle your clothes like a wrap. Both newborns and toddlers should be held in an upright position with their back shoulders and hips supported sufficiently.

Best fabrics for ring sling wrap. After you get baby in the ring sling you may still need to do a bit of troubleshooting. On some of my other babywearing videos people have asked for a tutorial on how to use a ring sling with a newborn. Different caregivers prefer different ring positioning.

Here are a few of my favorites. 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. Baby ring sling can be used as a swaddle or breastfeeding cover. My favorite fabric for a ring sling wrap is 100 linen but linen blends also work.

This video shows how i thread my ring sling as well as how to wear your baby. 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.