Ring sling users

[katka512]

I've been considering getting a ring sling for the new baby. I've heard they are easiest to nurse discreetly in and I think that will be helpful when I have to be out and about with DD and baby needs to nurse.
Did you find this to be true?
What ring sling would you recommend?

I have an ergo 360 and k'tan but I don't think I'd like nursing in those.

[lakecountrygal]

I had a ring sling and got rid of it because DS was a seat popper, now I'm regretting it because I also want one for 2.0.

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You can fold the k'tan together and wear it in a sling over one shoulder. I saw someone nurse a newborn that way.

You can also turn the baby sideways in the ergo and nurse when they are slightly older. I saw someone doing that the other day.

I have a ring sling but it isn't the best quality so I have never tried nursing in one.

I, personally, would love to learn to nurse in my woven. It's my favorite wrap and it will be warmer for the cooler months here.

[Deleted]

I would recommend a woven ring sling. Mainly bc I know those hold up really well. The Sukaroo (sp?) bloom is a good option too.

[katka512]

Thanks @babylentilbean! I'll check out your suggestions!

[RandomName]

I loved the ring sling when DS was a newborn. He's just over 15 lbs now so it's getting more incomfortable for extended periods of time. His neck isn't strong enough for a hip carry so I'm not using it as much until it is. That said, quick trips it's amazing and so easy to get him in and out quickly and nursing was super easy in it. The downside, you can only nurse one side. You'd have to pretty much take it off and switch shoulders to switch boobs. I made mine but on my new bmb many seemed to like the linen ones from www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HuckleberryQuinnShop. They do custom dyed ones that are beautiful.

You didn't ask specifically but my woven is easier to nurse in and feels better to have the weight evenly distributed. It can be used from newborn size. Just a thought if you weren't set on a ring sling and wanted another option.

Eta: woven converted ring slings are highly recommended as well. But pricier

[katka512]

RandomName what woven do you have? I think I need to learn mor about all the carrier options!
Good point on the nursing on just one side. DD only ever nursed one side at a time and I hope this lo does too, but you never know.

[RandomName]

Nov 2, 2015 19:49:56 GMT -5 katka512 said:

RandomName what woven do you have? I think I need to learn mor about all the carrier options!
Good point on the nursing on just one side. DD only ever nursed one side at a time and I hope this lo does too, but you never know.

I have a Girasol and love it. This is the one I have: wovenwraps.com/northern-lights-diamond-weave-p-573.html?osCsid=n7a7jqipu75o8vlckonp8li993

There are great YouTubers who show you how to wrap. Baby wearing Faith, Wrapping Rachael, and Wrap you in love are some examples. It takes a bit to get the hang of it but totally worth it. I even used it at the end of my pregnancy when my belly was getting heavy and it helped relieve some back/hip pain. It was a life saver.

[Deleted]

RandomName, how do you position your lo to nurse in your woven? I love my woven and would love to master nursing in it.

[RandomName]

Nov 3, 2015 16:01:51 GMT -5 @babylentilbean said:

RandomName, how do you position your lo to nurse in your woven? I love my woven and would love to master nursing in it.

I do the FWCC mainly and when I nurse it looks like the cradle position. I untie in the back, and loosen the rail on the side I want to nurse and move baby down. I angle DS a bit in the pocket and then tighten and support his weight with the rail I loosened. I hope that makes sense.

Here's a link for nursing carriers that I used to find one I like : wrapyourbaby.com/blog/2014/08/nursing-in-a-wrap/

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Nov 3, 2015 19:40:17 GMT -5 RandomName said:

Nov 3, 2015 16:01:51 GMT -5 @babylentilbean said:

RandomName, how do you position your lo to nurse in your woven? I love my woven and would love to master nursing in it.

I do the FWCC mainly and when I nurse it looks like the cradle position. I untie in the back, and loosen the rail on the side I want to nurse and move baby down. I angle DS a bit in the pocket and then tighten and support his weight with the rail I loosened. I hope that makes sense.

Here's a link for nursing carriers that I used to find one I like : wrapyourbaby.com/blog/2014/08/nursing-in-a-wrap/

What does FWCC stand for?

[RandomName]

Nov 3, 2015 19:40:58 GMT -5 @babylentilbean said:

Nov 3, 2015 19:40:17 GMT -5 RandomName said:

I do the FWCC mainly and when I nurse it looks like the cradle position. I untie in the back, and loosen the rail on the side I want to nurse and move baby down. I angle DS a bit in the pocket and then tighten and support his weight with the rail I loosened. I hope that makes sense.

Here's a link for nursing carriers that I used to find one I like : wrapyourbaby.com/blog/2014/08/nursing-in-a-wrap/

What does FWCC stand for?

Front wrap cross carry. That and the kangaroo seem to be the most popular carries for newborns.