Baby Carriers & Slings

A Baby Sling is a soft cloth used in a such a way to help support the weight of a baby or small child while the child is being carried by someone. Those who use slings are said to be practicing what is called 'babywearing'; one of the principles of attachment parenting. more...

Slings come in all sizes and styles.

Slings with rings

These are slings, which utilize dynamic tension, a length of cloth and metal or nylon rings. One end of the cloth is sewn to two rings, while the other end is threaded through the rings. The wearer slips this over her head and one shoulder, creating a 'pocket' to hold baby in. While wearing the sling, it can be adjusted by pulling more or less fabric through the rings. Learning to use this sling is easy to moderately difficult. Wearing Instructions Additional Sling Wearing Instructions

Pocket or tube slings

These are slings without rings, that the wearer can not adjust. It is a wide piece of fabric sewn into a tubular shape. The wearer slips it over her head and one shoulder, creating a pocket to hold baby in. It is important to size this style of sling correctly, as it can not be adjusted. The learning curve of wearing a tube sling is easy. Wearing Instructions

Wrap and tie-around slings

These slings are neither sewn together nor have rings. They are medium and long lengths of fabric, which are tied or wrapped around baby and wearing then tied. These slings offer the most adjustability, but have a more difficult learning curve. Wearing Instructions

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