Overview:
Ring slings are a lovely option for newborns, babies who want to constantly be on your hip, and toddlers whose legs get tired and want a quick 'up'.
Baie recently stopped making slings (their children had grown up, and so new projects beckoned). They made beautiful BEAUTIFUL high-quality woven fabrics, and so we're holding on to ours because it's such a lovely ring sling!
Baie ring slings and woven wraps can be found for sale online second hand and are really long lasting. This ring sling was made in 2019 years old and looks brand new.
It has lovely rose gold sling rings which really go with the red-purple warp and natural/white weft in a herringbone weave. REALLY soft and very smart - a lovely option to go with a special outfit for a wedding or other special occasion!
Details
Fabric composition: 79% cotton, 21% linen
Fabric weight: 260g/m2
Shoulder: Gathered
Length: 2m
Manufacture: Made in England, 2019
Washing: 30 degrees, non-bio, no fabric conditioner, no tumble drying. Tie some thick sports socks around the metal rings to prevent serious noise in a washing machine. This weave is prone to pulls, so don't wash with anything that could pull the fibres (e.g. velcro, bra hooks) or wash in a washing bag.
Child weight range: 8 - 35lb or 3.6 - 15.9kg
Wearer size: One size fits nearly all! The 'tail' of a ring sling might be longer on more petite wearers but is easy to tuck up to prevent tripping. This ring sling (like most) has 2 meters of fabric.
Instructions:
Typical carries: Front facing you, Off-centred, Hip. Other carrying positions are possible too (but additional 1:1 support is recommended).
Follow the Carrying Matters Ring Sling Photo Tutorial or this great video tutorial from GP Dr Rosie Knowles (who also runs Carrying Matters and Sheffield Sling Library) and Sling Consultant Lucy Graney.