About Us

Paul is a plastics engineer and inventor. I, Rochelle, am a chemical engineer.  Together we are parents to 8 children.  Back in 2001, newly pregnant with my second child, I wanted to make a sling from some sentimental fabric already in the closet.  But I couldn't find rings like those on my thrift store sling from my first baby. How things have changed!  When I started looking online, I met others who were also looking for a source for rings. The internet was little and new at the time, and so was the "baby wearing" industry.  Paul determined to make rings for me, and whoever else could need them. As interest grew and spread, he developed a whole new kind of ring-the lightweight, weld-free aluminum ring.  So we understand parents.   We understand wanting to be able to "do it yourself".  And we understand WAHM's and starting a micro-business, and the pains involved in helping it grow.  Our goal is to help you, however we can, wherever you are on that continuum. Together we can make slings available to all parents, helping parents to raise attached, loving, confident children.

We are members of ASTM and have served as sub-committee chair in the past.  Meetings are held twice yearly in Philadelphia.  We welcome your suggestions and take our role as your advocates very seriously. Our goal is product safety and feasibility for microbusinesses.

SlingRings is aware of and compliant with the CPSIA legislation passed by the US Congress in the summer of 2009.  We are working urgently to stay on top of the rule-making involved with this legislation and actively pass that information along to our customers.  Our rings are lead and phthalate free.  Please ask if you need a copy of our GCC, or an explanation of our marking/tracking codes.

We know that buying online can be a nerve wracking experience.  If our rings do not meet your expectations, please let us know!  You can call us at 888-369-3509.  We are anxious to work with you, and your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed.

Each and every ring that leaves our facility is strength tested on specially designed equipment.

SlingRings are made from aluminum 6061 and are lead free.  They are anodized in a RoHS compliant process.  They are also safe for people with nickel allergies.

Aluminum and nylon SlingRings are made by our family, right here in Laveen, Arizona.  We don't have a storefront, but we love to hear from local customers!