How to Choose

A Ring Sling is a wide strip of fabric with two rings which act as a buckle attached at one end. The Ring Sling is placed on one shoulder and worn across the body to the opposite hip. This type of sling is adjustable as more or less fabric can be fed through the two rings to vary the height that you carry the baby. The adjustable nature of the Ring Sling makes it easier for moms to breastfeed frequently.

A Pouch Sling is a single loop of material. It is worn in a similar manner to the Ring Sling – placed on one shoulder and worn across the body to the opposite hip. It is the easiest baby sling to learn to use.

A  Wrap is a large piece of fabric that literally wraps around your body to create a front or back carrier for baby.  A big difference between slings and wraps is that the wrap uses both shoulders, as well as your back, to carry the weight of your baby.  There are several wrap-around carriers available with a variety of special features: stretchy vs. non-stretch, cotton vs. cotton-lycra blend, solids vs. patterns, basic vs. embellished, expensive vs. economical, square vs. tapered ends, etc.   The wrap can be a little more difficult to learn and takes some practice to master.