So, you’ve decided you want to wear your baby, (Why babywearing?)

Now, why use a ring sling?

Love that newborn connection!

Here are my top 10 reasons:

1. Hides my mummy tummy.
2. Infinitely adjustable and easily shared with other care givers of all sizes.
3. Can be put on one handed without putting down my crying baby.
4. Packs down super small in my diaper bag.
5. Machine washable without any special considerations.
6. Easy nursing access, with built in cover-up if desired.
7. Comes in a great variety of prices, patterns and colors.
8. No newborn inserts needed.
9. No toddler extenders needed.
10. Doesn’t bind or pinch or make my squishy parts bulge, or worse yet, sweat!
11. Bonus, good in any weather, to the beach, to the pool, under a coat, over a coat, etc.

Not all people will find these reasons the most compelling, and I agree that baby packs, soft structured carriers, mei tais and wraps all have a place in the babywearing pantheon of wonderfulness. But in my experience, carrying 7 children over the last 17 years, a ring sling has consistently been the most useful and versatile in my vast collection of carriers. My 6^th child is 4 years old and has Down Syndrome and currently weighs 35 pounds, and I can still carry him in a ring sling for as long as he wants to be carried.

Brand new, only 6 days old!

30 pound toddler

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