How to use the Ring Sling

PictureRing Sling Anatomy
  (See full video tutorial below)

  1. Place the ring on your dominant side shoulder with the fabric draping behind you.
  2. Gather fabric with your other hand and thread tail through the rings (like you do a belt)
  3. Take sling off and spread out fabric between the rings – it’s important that both rails (see diagram) are easily accessible for adjusting the top and bottom part of the fabric
  4. Put the sling back on with the ring on top of your shoulder (this way when you pull to tighten the ring will land just below your collar bone)
  5. Place baby up on the ring shoulder – thread the other hand up and through the fabric – grab baby’s feet and legs wiggling him in creating a seat with the fabric.
  6. Tuck fabric in and under baby’s bottom.  Start tightening the bottom rail first; ensuring baby’s knees are higher than their bottom.  Pull fabric up around baby’s body
  7. Tighten the upper rail and the middle until baby is secured close to the body.  
  8. To remove gently pull the bottom ring upward to loosening fabric and safely remove baby. 

Tips to remember! 
  •  Ensure you’ve spread out fabric (between rings) revealing the edges of the fabric - this makes tightening the sling much more effective (and efficient).  
  • If you do not place ring high enough on shoulder to begin with the “pocket” where baby sits will be smaller and less secure.  Start with ring on top of shoulder.


**Babywearing Precautions

  1. Always inspect your sling prior to use for wear or any rips.  Do not use if damaged
  2. While making adjustments – always make sure baby’s weight is supported
  3. Practice holds with stuffed animal before trying them on baby
  4. If your baby is not wanting to go into the sling – wait until they are calm and try again
  5. If your baby starts getting impatient while in the sling – move around, talk to him – just as you would normally do to soothe your baby
  6. Learn and follow babywearing safety guidelines:  use at your own risk, accepting responsibility for the safety of your child.  And remember to check your carrier before EVERY use for signs of wear and damage.