All About Baby Slings

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Here you will learn everything you need to know about baby slings, including how to choose, how to use and why to use baby slings. If you are new to baby slings, start by reading a description of baby sling types. We've made choosing easy by giving you our best baby sling recommendations for a newborn, older baby or toddler. Interested in woven wraps? Learn more in our "All About Woven Wraps" article. And if you have specific baby sling questions, visit FAQs for answers to common questions.

Learning to use your baby sling? Simple using instructions are available. We also have how to use a woven wrap pictorial and written tutorials.

And if you are still unsure whether to get a baby sling or not, read how other parents have enjoyed using slings, as well as the benefits.

Basic Baby Carrier Types
Choosing a Baby Carrier for a Newborn
Choosing a Baby Carrier for an Older Baby
Choosing Baby Carrier  for a Toddler
All About Woven Wraps
Frequently Asked Choosing Questions
NEW! Comparison Chart
How to Choose a Buckle Baby Carrier

Correct Positioning in Slings
Wonderful article on correct positioning when using slings.

Using Wraps
Comprehensive list of carries
How to Use a Woven Wrap
How to Nurse in a Woven Wrap

Using Ring Slings
Common ring sling problems & tips
Using a Sakura Bloom Ring Sling
How to Nurse in a Ring Sling
Tips for Using a Ring Sling Comforably
How to Thread a Ring Sling

Using Mei Tais
Mei tai carries - front, hip and back
How to Nurse in a Mei Tai
Mei Tai Back Carry

Using Buckle Carriers
Front Carry in Pikkolo
Front Facing in Pikkolo
Back Carry in Pikkolo
Hip Carry in Pikkolo
How to use a Scootababy
Boba Using Instructions
Beco Baby Carrier Instructions


Still have using questions? Contact me at any time.
Please feel free to contact me either by telephone or email. I've been helping parents use their slings since 2005. It's something I love doing and am happy to assist you in any way I can.

Benefits of Using Baby Slings
Parent's share the benefits of baby carriers and slings
Just Me, My Baby and My Wrap
Why Use a Woven Wrap


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