ring sling ?s

mavs41 · December 2012

I usually lurk here for bw info. I have and love my mei tai but I was thinking a ring sling might be nice for social things when I would need to get ds in and out.

How long can you use a ring sling? DS is 11 lbs and almost 3 months.

What is a good type and where can you buy it? Are any available at BRU or Target?

Thanks! I'm headed to work so I probably can't respond for awhile.

Amelia4 · December 2012

I have similar questions myself. I have an Action Baby Carrier (a SSC) for my 14 month old, 23 pound son, and I love it. It is so comfortable for long wears. However, I have been thinking about getting a ring sling for short bursts of time in a store or in the kitchen when I want one hand free but he wants to be held.

I was thinking a ring sling could work as a hip carry or even to put him on my back. Would this work? I've looked at links (both generally and in siggys here) but still have questions. There are also so many types of slings. I'm in Florida so I'd like something sturdy but not too hot. Any brands/fabrics/links, anything to push me in the right direction would be great.

Also, would it be silly for me to get one now or will he be outgrowing it soon? He's walking all over the place but likes to see what I'm doing so I anticipate wearing him for a while yet. However, I'm a FTM so what do I know?

Thanks!

Emerald27 · December 2012

I have a few friends who still wear their 2yearolds in ring slings when they have short errands to run, etc. They really are convenient, and I would expect that you could get a lot of good use out of one.

I've never seen them in Target or at BRU, but I may just not have been looking closely enough. I have a friend who makes ring slings and has an Etsy store. PM me if you want the link to her store...I don't think I'm allowed to advertise that sort of thing here.

Amelia4 · December 2012

Emerald27:
I have a few friends who still wear their 2yearolds in ring slings when they have short errands to run, etc. They really are convenient, and I would expect that you could get a lot of good use out of one. I've never seen them in Target or at BRU, but I may just not have been looking closely enough. I have a friend who makes ring slings and has an Etsy store. PM me if you want the link to her store...I don't think I'm allowed to advertise that sort of thing here.

Thanks! I'd love the link, so I'm going to try and figure out a PM right now.

danienross · December 2012

I didn't buy a ring sling until my oldest was 9mos old. I love it. It's great for short trips and I even wore her on a trip to Pigeon Forge walking all through town and the aquarium when she was just shy of a year. I've only used it for hip carries for her. Haven't quite got the hang of a front carry with my newborn though.

I actually have two ring slings. One from sweetpearingslings.com and one from sleepingbabyproductions.net. I like both.

ncbelle · December 2012

For as long as you want to baby wear! I actually use RS more now with Eleanor than I did when she was little - great for quick ups and downs. No good ones at big box stores. www.sleepingbaby.net has the best prices on new slings from a reliable vendor. I have others listed in my siggy. I would be cautious buying on etsy as not all makers are currently compliant with the new sling standards that are about to take effect.

tokenhoser · December 2012

My ring sling is my most used carrier now with my 19 month old. He's small (23 lb) but it will work for a while yet. I like it because it works over my coat in winter and is easy to get him in and out of. He still really likes to be carried, but he's too heavy for me to just hold for long. I do a hip carry now.

I bought mine used off the forums at diaperswappers.com.

Blackrose1918 · December 2012

My lo is about the same size as yours and we love our rs. Up until my wrap arrived yesterday it was our only carrier. I have a Maya Wrap. They're comfy and very reasonably priced. Paxbaby.com has some wrap conversion rs right now for a great price as well. You can also join thebabywearer.com and search the fsot for sale or trade forums. You can't buy them at bru or anything. I know, it sucks .
As far as how long you can use them, most people use them into toddlerhood. I actually just talked to a mama yesterday who still uses hers when her 6 year old wants a piggyback ride! Hth.

Blackrose1918 · December 2012

My lo is about the same size as yours and we love our rs. Up until my wrap arrived yesterday it was our only carrier. I have a Maya Wrap. They're comfy and very reasonably priced. Paxbaby.com has some wrap conversion rs right now for a great price. You can also join thebabywearer.com and search the fsot for sale or trade forums. You can't buy them bru or anything I know, it sucks .
As far as how long you can use them, most people use them into toddlerhood. I actually just talked to a mama yesterday who still uses hers when her 6 year old wants a piggyback ride! Hth.

Emerald27 · December 2012

Amelia, I tried to reply to your PM, but got an error message. Can you PM me again? ...I guess I can share the link here: it's MamaDsCloset.etsy.com. She custom makes each sling with either fabric you pick out and send to her or she will discuss what colors and patterns you like and go shopping for you!

Amelia4 · December 2012

Thanks, Emerald! Off to look now.

Ladies- thank you all for the advice. OP - sorry for the threadjack, but I hope all the information is useful to you, too!

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