![]() Once you have the knack, they are very quick and easy to put on. Ring Slings are very versatile for a wide range of ages, and can pack away small, which is great for portability and convenience. They have been around for thousands of years in many traditional formats to allow parents to carry babies on their front or hips, from the Mexican rebozo to the Welsh babywearing shawl and the German Hockmantel. ![]() Ring slings are very versatile, and can be used for front, hip or back carries as babies grow. Pouch slings are best used for babies from three to four months and up and MUST fit the adult’s body properly to be safe loose fitting pouches can pose a risk to the airway. There are ways to use a ring sling to hold a baby safely in other positions, but these need to be done with care. Most frequently this will be the simple upright position slightly “off-centre” from the midline, with the fabric being adjusted snugly around baby for the perfect fit. ![]() The most frequently adopted position for carrying young babies is upright and facing the parent, with legs slightly spread apart (the M position) and head well supported, as this will also protect growing hips and spine. The most important consideration is to protect baby’s airway a baby’s neck should never be folded in half and two fingers should fit between their chin and their chest. Like all carriers, ring slings and other hip carriers need to be used safely and the TICKS guidelines should always be followed. ![]()
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