About Sling Sizing
A proper fit is always important when wearing your baby in a sling. If the baby is sinking down below your waist then the sling is probably too large. Try flipping the upper part of the sling on your shoulder in the other direction to make it a bit tighter. You will notice right away if a sling is too small. It will feel too tight without the baby in it and there will be no room to open it and put the baby in. A good fitting sling can be snug or a bit looser, depending on what is comfortable for you and your baby.
Interestingly enough, the larger your baby gets the smaller the sling needs to be. This is because larger babies need to be held snugly in a hip or front carry it is uncomfortable for everyone if the sling is too loose. If you keep losing those pregnancy pounds as the baby gets larger then you can easily wear the same size sling the whole time.
Women's Sling Sizing
bumbaumel Sling Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States | 4 | 6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 |
Europe (Italy) | 38 | 40 | 42-44 | 46-48 | 50-52 |
Europe (Scandinavia and Germany) | 34 | 36 | 38-40 | 42-44 | 46-48 |
Europe (France, Spain and Portugal) | 36 | 38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 |
Europe (UK and Ireland) | 6 | 8 | 10-12 | 14-16 | 18-20 |
Japan | 7 | 9 | 11-13 | 15-17 | 19-21 |
Men's Sling Sizing
bumbaumel Sling Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EU | 44-46 | 48-50 | 52-54 | 56-58 |
UK / US | 36-38 | 40-42 | 44-46 | 48-50 |
