Ring Slings

sarahjulypsu

Hi everyone,

I've never posted on this forum before but I'm looking for some advice on ringslings. I'm due with baby #2 end of May. With DD I didn't babywear the first few months but started around four months old and it was so much bettter then the stroller. With her I had a beco that I loved, but not so great in the summer, ouch was it hot. I also had a sling I kept for running errands etc.

 I was thinking a ringsling might be the way to go for summer and a little bit more ease of use. I also wanted something that is breastfeeding friendly.

I checked out the babywearing link on another posters siggy, sorry can't remember who had it.

I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the brands and materials. I was leaning towards linen for summer? Or would cotton be a better choice. I did see a double layer gauze one at babyette.com. Has anyone used those?

Does anyone have any brands that they really liked? I prefer not to drop a fortune but if there is a huge quality difference I am willing to spend more.

Sorry for such a long post.

ncbelle

Might have been mine

I think linen is a great choice for any baby - cool in summer, supportive for big kids, softens nicely with use - really you can't hurt it; the more you use it, the softer it gets!

My personal favorite shoulder is co

JennandBaby

I used Sakura Bloom slings with my first daughter and loved them.  They are really easy to use, come in a lot of colors, and the linen slings are cool during the summer.  They are $88 each for the basic linen sling, but they last a long time. &n

LGalipp19

I love my Maya Wrap Ring Sling. Great for discreet breastfeeding. I carried DD all around a home and garden expo in it and she just fell asleep. Keeps baby close and comfy!

LolaJr

Love my Sakura Bloom! Super easy to use, lightweight and beautiful!

abbieaggie

I used Taylor Made ring sling made of mesh for the summer.  You can take it in the pool, bath, etc.  Although its not the most attractive!  It is easy to use and wash and was only $40.  I think they have other materials as well. GL

sarahjulypsu

Thanks everyone for the replies. It looks like everyone has there own personal favroite. I was leaning towards three different ones. Baby ette, comfy joey and sleeping baby productions. It looks like there is a wait with sleeping baby productions. So n

ncbelle

I don't like her shoulder as well as I find it's harder to spread.  But different people like different things!  Also prices may vary depending on fabric - while some makers are still priced differently, in general cotton will be cheapest, linen