How to choose a sling

Children's products

Slings are different: some are used for newborns, and others for babies who have already learned to sit. They keep the baby on the mother's body, so that her hands remain free. Before buying a sling, you need to consider the age of the baby, the type of product and even the season.

Top sling manufacturers

Top sling manufacturers

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We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best slings according to experts.

High-quality products distribute the load well and support the weight of the child. Only natural materials are used for their production: linen, cotton, wool, bamboo and silk. They are easy to use, have a pleasant color and design, and most importantly, they are safe for the baby.

We have selected a list of manufacturers who create high quality slings:

  1. Mum's Era;

  2. Ellevill;

  3. Miracle child;

  4. Didymos;

  5. Boba Family;

  6. Diva Milano;

  7. Love&Carry.

Slings of these brands are loved by many mothers in Russia and abroad. They meet all safety requirements and have the necessary quality certificates.

What kind of slings are

  • Sling scarf
  • Sling scarf

This is the traditional and most versatile type of sling. It is a woven fabric 2–6 m long. It can be used to carry newborns and toddlers.

Slings-scarves are made from knitwear (ideal for newborns), as well as cotton, linen, wool.

The jerseys can stretch when worn by heavy children and should not be used for babies over 9 kg. When wound, these scarves fit the child tightly, they are soft and comfortable. It is better not to use them in summer.

Models made of fabric have great durability and durability, they better distribute the weight of the baby on the shoulders and back of the carrier.

With the help of a sling, you can tie the baby to yourself in different ways. For example, put it in the 'cradle', hide it in the 'backpack' behind the back or place it on the hip. The hip position is suitable for 3 months old and older babies who can hold their heads and learn to hold their backs.

Scarves are:

  1. Short (2–4 m);

  2. Classic or long (4-6 m).

The long sling distributes the load better on the mother's spine and shoulders. Designed for long walks and carrying heavy children. When winding a scarf, hanging ends often remain, and it is inconvenient to put it on the street.

A short scarf is best used in the warm season, because it has less fabric. Long ends do not remain during winding, it is faster to tie and untie it. It is lighter in weight and more compact than the classic model.

Advantages

  • The period of use is from birth to 2-3 years.

  • Correctly distributes the baby's weight over the mother's back and shoulders.

  • Suitable for long walks and outdoor activities.

  • It is convenient to breastfeed in it.

disadvantages

  • An inexperienced baby sling may have difficulty winding the sling.

Sling pocket

Sling pocket

It is a strip of fabric sewn on one side in the form of a semicircle or 'smile', which ensures the correct position of the baby. It is made from natural fabrics: cotton, satin, silk, etc.

A sling pocket should not be used to carry newborns – it can harm the baby's spine.

Such a carrier has an important nuance – it is sold by size. If a woman gains weight or loses weight, the product needs to be changed. Moreover, both the mom and dad of the baby will have to use different slings. Product size is determined by the length of the diagonal from the center of the shoulder to the top of the thigh.

Advantages

  • The convenience of use. The sling pocket is easy to put on and fit your baby in.

  • It does not have knots and long ends, which are quickly smeared and impede movement.

disadvantages

  • The load goes only on one shoulder.

  • Not designed for long walks.

Ring sling

Ring sling

This is a two-meter cloth of fabric, to the end of which two large rings of plastic or metal are sewn. The loose tail of the sling is threaded through the rings to adjust the length of the baby's 'house'. The finished head carrier is put on the mother's shoulder, then the baby is placed in it.

The sling is designed for children no more than 20 kg. It is great for carrying newborns and older children. The baby can be placed horizontally and vertically in the sling.

The long end of the sling is additionally used as:

Sunshield;

Light blanket;

Nursing cape.

It is best to choose products from a double diagonal weave fabric. These slings do not stretch in length or width, but stretch diagonally to ensure optimal fit of the baby to the mother. Rings should be solid, large.

Advantages

  • You can quickly adjust the position of the child, plant and drop the baby.

  • Suitable for newborns.

  • Ease of use. For beginners, slingoms have no problems with winding it.

disadvantages

  • The load goes only on one shoulder. Therefore, you need to wear a sling from one side or the other.

My-sling

My-sling

This sling is a piece of fabric in the shape of a rectangle, to the corners of which are sewn straps: two long upper and two short lower ones. The wider the upper straps, the easier it is to carry the baby.

The my-sling is easy to put on (like an apron) and is adjustable. It can be used by both parents.

Although manufacturers often indicate that the may-sling is suitable for babies, it is undesirable to use it for babies under 3-4 months.

The maximum weight of a child that a sling can support ranges from 15 to 25 kg.

Advantages

  • Easy to put on and take off.

  • Long term of use – from 4 months to 3 years.

  • Distributes the load correctly on the shoulders and back of the mother.

disadvantages

  • It is inconvenient to feed the baby.

  • Due to the lack of a 'tail', as in a scarf or sling with rings, it cannot protect the baby from the sun or wind.

  • You cannot quickly change the position of the baby.

Ergonomic backpack

Ergonomic backpack

Unlike the popular kangaroo backpack, the sling backpack ensures the correct position of the baby with the letter M, in which the knees are located just above the priests, i.e. the baby sits like a frog. This reduces the risk of developing hip dysplasia in the baby. The sling can be worn on the chest, back and hip.

The ergonomic backpack has a wide belt, shoulder straps and a padded back. The straps and belt are adjusted according to the dimensions of the wearer and are fixed with fastexes. The main load falls on the hips.

These slings are designed for children weighing up to 20 kg. Some of these provide support for the baby's head. But experts do not recommend carrying a child in it who cannot sit by himself, because the ergonomic backpack does not provide an even load over the entire back of the little man.

Advantages

  • Just put on.

  • Distributes the load correctly. It is easy to carry even three-year-old children in it.

disadvantages

  • Big size.

  • It can get hot in summer.

  • Not recommended for use in newborns.

What a sling should be made of

What a sling should be made of

Slings are usually made from natural fabrics, each of which has its own characteristics:

  1. Cotton is a breathable fabric that is pleasant to the body. It can be used in the warm season, but on particularly hot days it is better to choose cotton products with flax or bamboo impurities.

  2. Linen is a breathable material with good hygroscopic properties. Linen slings have a high carrying capacity – heavy babies can be carried in them.

  3. Silk is a durable and absorbent fabric. It is suitable for children who often have skin rashes. Silk slings are a great option for summer.

  4. Wool – suitable for the cold season. Keeps baby warm at around 10 ° C.

  5. Bamboo. Bamboo products are softer than cotton and linen. They are good air permeability and UV protection. Such slings are hypoallergenic, they are easy to wash and do not wrinkle.

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In the following articles, our experts tell you how to choose the right ergo backpack, you will also find out which is better – a sling or a kangaroo, and the main expert of our project will answer the question – which is better than a Freik pillow or Pavlik's stirrups.


Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.

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