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Your Mama Likes Wearing an Older Baby in a Ring Sling

By Maria on June 12th, 2009

chic02When my son was a couple of weeks old, I tried several slings, including a pouch sling and a ring sling.  He absolutely hated a cradle hold, and in a hug or tummy-to-tummy hold he did not feel secure to me.  I gave up on ring slings.

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Then, last month, Chic Tots contacted me and offered to let me test drive one of their Chic & Comfy ring sling

carriers.  I agreed, since my son is now over six-months-old with great head control—the perfect age to try a hip hold.

Paint Your Wagon divx When the sling arrived, the first thing I noticed was the fine quality fabric.  I expected it to be a little rough, since it’s tencel/linen, but the sling is actually quite soft.  I chose the Eco-Chic sling with a blue and green print on the tail.

The instructions were clear, but I wasn’t able to thread it properly until I watched the instructional video.  (The video was short, clear, and to the point.) That being said, as soon as I watched it I had my son in it within seconds.  It was very easy to adjust the top and bottom “rails” to ensure a comfortable fit.  He weighs about 19 and a half pounds and I didn’t feel strange or discomfort.

chic01While I wouldn’t consider this a great sling for long outings (particularly because I have back and neck problems) it’s amazing for the times when I need him in my arms in a hurry and I’m just going to be hauling him around on my hip for a while.  Although this sling is gorgeous, I’ve found myself using it more around the house than I do away from home.  (Which is a bummer because it seems like a waste of such a fashionable and cute sling.)

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High Points

  • Quick and easy on and off
  • Pretty print – it felt like a big accessory
  • The tail has a built-in pocket great for carrying one small item like a cell phone or keys
  • The tail pocket can be used to tuck the sling inside for easy storage/carrying
  • Baby was secure, comfortable, and loved playing with the ring
  • Easy to slide baby in and out for nursing or diaper changes, etc
  • Long tail can double as a nursing cover

Low Points

  • Expensive, but worth it if you plan on wearing it frequently
  • Not great for an older baby to nap in
  • Better for wearing for a shorter amount of time than a long time

Overall I enjoy wearing my baby in this sling and would recommend it to those who would get a great deal of use out of it.  It’s wonderful for short trips to the store and tucks away very easily to keep in a diaper bag or in your car.  It’s also very useful just for bustling around the house.  I can’t speak for use with newborns, but I have friends who enjoyed wearing their small babies in a ring-style sling in the cradle carry.

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Chic Tots is sharing a Chic & Cozy Ring Sling with one lucky reader!  To enter this giveaway you MUST:

  • Visit ChicTots.com and comment with the print/style you’d like to win.

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    .  Comment when you do, or if you already did.

The giveaway runs until Friday June 19, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET. Open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Only one winner will be selected. Comments that don’t follow the giveaway guidelines will not be considered for entry in the giveaway. Be sure to leave a valid email address so we can contact you!

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About the author:  Maria is surrounded by boys. She gets all aflutter when she finds good deals, new episodes of Gossip Girl, and big bold bottles of red wine. Read more from this author.

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