DidySling – Ring Sling
The Practical Ring Sling for your baby from birth
Why the DidySling is a good hip carry
With the ring sling, you are ready for whatever adventure comes your way. It fits in any handbag, is always within reach and goes with you reliably in everyday life and on short trips. It can be used from birth, centred on your front, on your hip or on your back.
What is a ring sling?
The DidySling is a short baby wrap with two rings sewn firmly to one end. You pull the free end through the rings like a belt buckle. Tighten it once and the ring sling adapts to your body shape and your baby, from birth up to 20 kg.
From what age can I use a ring sling as a hip carry?
The ring sling can be used for newborns as well as for large toddlers, until the end of the carrying period, so from birth up to a weight of 20 kg.
The advantage: your child sits securely and with the support they need at every age.
Why a ring sling?
With a ring sling, there is no fiddly knotting and you are ready to go straight away: to walk short distances, go shopping, hang up the washing or simply enjoy closeness. It is a lovely, easy hip carry.
The best part: when your child wants to get down, you simply loosen the rings, lift them out and put your ring sling aside. It is ready to use again at the next opportunity and only needs to be tightened, not re-tied. So you can also leave it in your nappy bag or buggy until the next adventure is waiting for you both.
What is the difference between a ring sling and a baby wrap?
A ring sling differs from a baby wrap in two ways: it is shorter, and it has rings sewn firmly to one end of the cloth. Unlike a baby wrap, there is no time-consuming tying and knotting. You put your child in, pull the fabric tight, and you are done.
The advantages of the ring sling:
- Short, handy cloth that finds a place in every packed nappy bag
- No fiddly tying and knotting
- Once threaded, ready to use straight away for shared adventures
- Well suited to short distances, around the house, or for giving closeness and comfort
- Suitable from birth until the end of the carrying period
- Wear it the way you like: centred on your front, on your hip or on your back
- Well suited to fussy children who would like to see more of the world
- Available in many different designs to match your look
How to put on a ring sling
Wearing options
There are many ways to wear a ring sling, but always without knotting!
You have the following choices:
The classic: on the hip
Babies particularly enjoy this position on your hip, as they have a wide line of sight and still feel safe and protected.
The advantages of carrying on the hip:
- Can be used from birth
- Your baby is happier, especially as they get bigger, because they can see more
- You have plenty of freedom of movement
- Breastfeeding is easy
An illustrated description and detailed instructions for carrying with the ring sling on the hip can be found here.
For close moments: centred on front
Especially delicate newborns or very small babies often feel most comfortable centred on your front at the beginning. Here, we always keep their needs in mind as well.
The advantages of carrying centred on front:
- Can be used from birth, including for very small babies
- Especially close and cuddly
- You can keep a close eye on your baby
An illustrated description and detailed tutorials on carrying with the ring sling centred on front can be found here.
If you want it practical: on your back
Is your baby getting bigger, and you can no longer carry them on your hip for very long? Then simply carry your child in the ring sling on your back. On an outing or a hike, they also have a great view in every direction.
The advantages of carrying on the back:
- Better weight distribution
- Longer distances are possible
- Your baby can take in everything at eye level
- Full freedom of movement for you
An illustrated description and detailed instructions for carrying with the ring sling on your back can be found here.
Which size is right?
The DidySling comes in sizes 1 and 2. The difference is the length.
Size 1 is 170 to 180 cm long, size 2 is 190 to 200 cm long. Size 1 suits up to EU size 46 (or XXL). Above that, we recommend size 2. The standard size of the DidySling is size 1R, where R stands for the gathered fold at the rings.
Gathered fold or pleated fold?
The rings can be attached to the cloth in different ways. We offer the gathered fold and the pleated fold. The standard is the gathered fold (R), as it is often perceived as especially pleasant and comfortable: the fabric can be fanned out over the shoulder and adjusted more precisely, so the weight is distributed evenly. Slim and petite wearers often choose the pleated fold (S), where the fabric is sewn on much narrower at the rings.
What materials is the ring sling made from?
Our ring sling is available in many different designs and patterns. It comes in almost all baby wrap variations, including blends with high-quality natural fibres such as hemp, linen, silk, wool or cashmere. The ecological materials used to make all DIDYMOS baby wraps are, of course, used here too.
How do I turn my baby wrap into a ring sling?
If you already have a short baby wrap in size 2 or 3, you only need a pair of sling rings. We show you here how to turn your baby wrap into a ring sling in no time.
Any more questions? We are happy to advise you. Call us or write to us via our contact form.
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