Features of Ring Slings
- Great for beginners
- Versatile (can also be used as a blanket, changing pad, nursing cover, shade, toddler leash, handkerchief…)
- Variety of positions
- Can change positions while baby is still in the sling without taking baby out
- Easily adjustable for different sized adults and babies
- Can feature a pocket
- Can be padded or unpadded
- Usually machine-washable
- Accommodate newborns to babies weighing 35 pounds and sometimes more
- Easy to put on and take off
- Breastfeed easily and discreetly
- If unpadded, can fold compactly to fit in a diaper bag
Ring Sling Positions (or "carries")
- Creadle hold-reclined, head near rings
- Nursing hold-reclined, head awayfrom rings (note: you can nurse in other positions too!)
- Newborn nestle/snuggle hold/tummy-to-tummy: vertical, facing in (newborn babies legs are tucked between the baby and the wearer; older babies legs hang down/wrap around the wearer)
- Kangaroo carry/Buddha carry-vertical, facing out
- Hip carry-vertical, facing in, baby on hip with slinging holding baby in place
- Back carry-vertical, facing in