Pouches are a piece of fabric sewn into a tube shape. Advantages of a pouch are that it is easy to take the child in and out and there are no adjustments that need to be made. Pouches utilize the least amount of fabric which makes them less bulky, but also limits sharing between caregivers unless they are similar in size. There are some pouches that are adjustable, though they are hard to adjust when the baby is in the pouch and they still cannot be shared if there is a big size difference between caregivers. Pouches can be used for front, back (after 1 year old), and hip carry positions and for hands-free nursing.
Pouches are available in many different fabrics, including fleece, cotton, and mesh (perfect for swimming and hot weather).
Why I love pouches:
- Super easy to use
- No adjusting, tying or snapping - just pop 'em in and go!
- Great for quick carries and for kids who want to get up and down a lot.
- Sleek, simple design
- Relatively inexpensive
- Compact – easy to fit in your diaper bag
Pouches are great for:
- First-time sling users
- Newborns
- Children who want to get up and down a lot
- Caregivers who want something fast and easy
- Quick trips
Not ideal for:
- Hiking
- Back carries
- People with some shoulder and back problems (due to being one-shouldered)
- Caregivers of different sizes who want to share a carrier
Ring Slings:
Ring slings are made with fabric that gets pulled through 2 rings to adjust the size of the pouch. By having the adjustability, you can share the carrier with others, regardless of size differences. Most people find ring slings to be especially useful to nurse hands free. The biggest complaint about ring slings is that they utilize only one shoulder for carries. Ring slings can become uncomfortable with heavy babies and toddlers when used for long periods of time. However, ring slings are wonderful for short trips and easy in/out. Ring slings can come with no padding, lightly padded, or heavily padded edges. Ring Slings can be used from infant through toddler in front, back (after 1 year old) and hip carry positions.
Why I love ring slings:
- Almost infinitely adjustable
- Can fit wearers of different sizes easily
- Good for newborn nursing
- Excellent for hip carry with toddlers who want to get up/down a lot
- Tail offers sun protection and modesty cover while nursing
Ring Slings are great for:
- Newborns
- Children who want to get up and down a lot
- Caregivers who want something fast and easy
- Quick trips
Not ideal for:
- Hiking
- Back carries
- People with some shoulder and back problems (due to being one-shouldered)
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