Baby Sling Infos

Sling Baby Carrier (Sling Pouch)

The sling carrier is most similar to the traditional carriers used in Africa or Central America. It is a simple tube of cloth that is worn over one shoulder. The fold in the middle creates a pouch in which a newborn can lie in a cradle carry. A larger baby can sit up in a front carry, a hip carry, a carry facing out or even a back carry. Traditional slings are simply a piece of cloth that is knotted on one end, but many parents in the west prefer the tube style. No tying, no knotting, no snaps, no adjusting. Just put the sling on and pop the baby in. This is the only carrier that can truly be used in less than 1 minute to put your baby in.

Although there is a variety of carrying positions possible with the sling pouch, they are all easy enough to master that you don't have to buy a book about it, and you don't need to enroll in a course on it either! Because they are so simple and easy to use, slings are one of the most versatile baby carriers available. They look streamlined and elegant and can be worn with even the most formal of dresses or suits.

Some slings are made with stretch, and this makes them much easier to use and more comfortable for both parent and baby. Without the stretch it is nearly impossible to get a sleeping baby out of the sling without waking them up. Stretch also makes it possible to share slings between parents of different sizes, since it puts some give into the otherwise stiff form.

Sizing is important with slings, though, and they may never fit as exactly as the tradional knotted style. Please read about sling sizing to make sure you get one that fits you properly.