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Why I Reach For My Maya Wrap

January 28, 2020 by Becky Leave a Comment

A white plus-sized mother and her older toddler share a moment while using their pink ring sling

I’ve had the opportunity to try out hundreds of different baby carriers, and I always recommend Maya Wrap to my friends. The ease of use for a ring sling is unparalleled— with a short learning curve and one-handed tightening, it’s the perfect solution for tired new parents. Utter adjustability doesn’t just mean that you can share the same ring sling between caregivers of different sizes—it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classics, Features Tagged With: baby gear, babywearing, ring sling

How to Carry a Newborn with Legs Out

November 7, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

A white man wears his sleeping newborn baby on his chest in a purple gradient Isle of Skye ComfortFit ring sling

Start with your ring sling on and ready to go— untwisted, facing the right direction, rings at corsage level or slightly higher, and pre-tightened. Give your baby a kiss—is she changed and fed? Let’s get started, then! Pick her up and put her high on your shoulder, as if you’re going to burp her. Reach up from below the ring sling and grab her little feet. Baby feet go every which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classics, Features Tagged With: babywearing, instructions, newborns, ring sling

Help! How Do I Wash My Ring Sling?

September 24, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

A grinning Black toddler in a striped blue shirt leans on a washing machine as he twists a knob

Google “How to wash a baby carrier” and you’ll get all sorts of specific advice. "Spot-clean only!" "Swirl it in vinegar in your tub!" "Use soap nuts!" "Never ever ever put it in a dryer!” Our handwoven cotton ring sling lines are made to be easy to use and easy to care for. First, slip a baby sock over the metal rings to avoid hearing CLINK CLANK CLUNK as they tumble around. Detergents with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classics, Features Tagged With: baby gear, babywearing, ring sling, washing instructions

Help! What Size Ring Sling Do I Need?

April 15, 2019 by Becky Leave a Comment

4 pictures of a bearded white man wearing different sized ring slings. It shows how the tail length grows longer as the sizes increase

When I bought my first ring sling, I waffled on the size for a straight month. I was used to clothing sizes, where being slightly off can make a shirt or pants completely unusable. Luckily, ring sling sizing is a little more flexible, and many people can use multiple sizes safely.Any ring sling should have at minimum 12 inches of fabric hanging from the rings for security. If you go shorter, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Babywearing Tagged With: ring sling, sizing

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the New Mom In Your Life

January 5, 2018 by Destiny Leave a Comment

The best and most useful gifts for new moms

When a friend or family member has a new baby, it’s all hands on deck as everyone rushes to support her and the new life she spent months bringing into the world. But what does a new mom actually need? The world of baby and mommy products has completely changed in recent years, with more choices than ever to make life a little easier with a new bub. The key here with whatever you choose to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: baby gear, bottles, gifts, ring sling

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