Babywearing FAQs

[Sparkly]

Mar 10, 2016 10:18:19 GMT -5 mrsoscarfelix said:

Mar 10, 2016 9:50:20 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

This actually still happens to me a bit, depending on how you tighten. If you lift baby's butt while you're tightening, and also feed the extra fabric toward the rings rather than just pulling, that should make it more even. It's sort of hard to explain without showing.

ETA for the second question: for one thing, you want to make sure the sling is basically fully adjusted before you even put baby in. Make sure the fabric is spread out evenly and without twisting on your shoulder and back, and around the front, leaving a pocket just large enough to fit baby's feet through the bottom and sit down in it. I then lean a little forward to pull fabric between us, making sure she has a good seat. Next, tighten a bit along the top rail as needed so sea not falling back. Then feed any extra fabric from under her toward the rings (if you mostly have it adjusted ahead of time, there shouldn't be much, if any), adjust the bottom rail, and then go strand by strand through the rings and back to the top rail where you make sure she's fully secure. The whole time you are tightening make sure you are slightly lifting or pulling baby toward you, so fabric sides easily through the rings. Too much pressure/stress is not good and can weaken the integrity of the fabric over time.

thanks for the pointers! I will try again tonight! Hoping that I will eventually get the hang of it!

I will try to take some photos later to show what I mean if C cooperates!

[chimomma19]

Successful wrap today

[Sparkly]

mrsoscarfelix
These pictures are kind of crappy, but ...

Make sure fabric is spread evenly through the rings.


Wide across your back


Notice not much room in between sling and my body


When I bunch it up, it hits around my waist now, will be closer to top of hip bone when baby is bigger.


When I go to put her in, rings high on my shoulder so they will come down where I want them when I adjust.


Slide her in slightly to the side so she comes to the middle when I adjust. Also, pull fabric high up to her neck for support since she's still little.


I'm pulling the fabric between us so she has a secure seat.


Extra fabric between her leg and rings. This will be tightened with the bottom (outside) rail.


She is trying to pop her seat in this photo (stinker), but her knees are fairly even.


Hope this helps!

[mrsoscarfelix]

Sparkly thanks ! That is so helpful. I'm going to practice and I'll report back !

[dizzycooks]

I'm sure this is t a real carry, but she was secure and her head was up. She fell asleep before I could even tighten her up (obviously I did anyway!). We needed the sleepy dust.

[Sparkly]

Newborn ring sling video:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VGPlG4NOZ8o

[dke2010]

Mar 2, 2016 20:48:13 GMT -5 lucanjo14 said:

NellieOleson I love that print!
If I could sell both of my k'tans I would totally order another Tula just to pick another cute print.

Lurking from O16. PM!

[kcrkcs]

My big girl grew up she now fits in the ergo without the infant insert. How is this going so quickly?!
Eta I do still have a little something under her butt so there's that. And a pic. Because cute.

[Sparkly]

Mar 14, 2016 12:07:58 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Paging all Sakura bloom ring sling wearers.

Got my classic linen in the mail and I'm so excited. I chose the color port, which is a deep wine color. Once I opened the package, I started thinking that maybe such a dark color isn't great for summer.... Any experience? Trying to decide if the color makes a difference regarding heat factor to decide if I should get a lighter color.

I think you'll be okay! My first SB was Marine (now discontinued) and I wear all my colors year round. Port is lovely - I bought that for my friend for a baby gift last fall! The single layer linen is very comfortable year round.

AW DD1's first Sakura Bloom ride:

[surfmama106]

I'm dying to buy a silk SB but I'm holding out because I have a feeling their spring/summer collection is right around he corner and I'm holding out to see what's new!

[Sparkly]

Mar 14, 2016 18:48:53 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I'm dying to buy a silk SB but I'm holding out because I have a feeling their spring/summer collection is right around he corner and I'm holding out to see what's new!

I'm such a silk girl. I mean, linen is great and has its purpose, and I do often miss my chambray, but once I got comfortable with silk, no going back.

[surfmama106]

I have the single linen Shabd and a chambray and I LOVE both, but I'm dying for a crunchy new silk to break in haha

[Lollipop]

Dammit guys. You got me wanting a SB RS. Looking at the website made me want one even more. But I can't justify the price. I don't wear her much around the house. I could use it for the trek to/from S's school, but the same could be said of the carriers I already have... Help me justify the cost!

[surfmama106]

I want smoke/pebble so bad!! But I don't want to buy one and then have the new collection come out and have something I really want and then I have to buy another.

What carriers do you have? I love the RS and wraps bc DS is so close and cuddly. This time just goes so fast and I want to really really soak it in this time. Plus RS's are so quick and easy to use once you get the hang of it. I use it in the house when I need to do something with DD real fast, and it's super easy to breastfeed.

I'm also looking forward to using it at the beach this summer!

[Lollipop]

Mar 14, 2016 21:32:53 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I want smoke/pebble so bad!! But I don't want to buy one and then have the new collection come out and have something I really want and then I have to buy another.

What carriers do you have? I love the RS and wraps bc DS is so close and cuddly. This time just goes so fast and I want to really really soak it in this time. Plus RS's are so quick and easy to use once you get the hang of it. I use it in the house when I need to do something with DD real fast, and it's super easy to breastfeed.

I'm also looking forward to using it at the beach this summer!

I've got a purple Moby, and a marvel comics mei tai style one. I think my selling point could be that both are super warm. The Moby because that's just how they all are, and the mei tai because it's lined with minky. M turns into a sweaty mess in the Moby, I'm sure she will in the mei tai too, but she's never been in it for more than a couple of minutes at a time. I'd really like to start wearing her on the bus, because the stroller is so bulky it's a hassle.

[Sparkly]

Mar 14, 2016 22:11:52 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

Mar 14, 2016 21:32:53 GMT -5 surfmama106 said:

I want smoke/pebble so bad!! But I don't want to buy one and then have the new collection come out and have something I really want and then I have to buy another.

What carriers do you have? I love the RS and wraps bc DS is so close and cuddly. This time just goes so fast and I want to really really soak it in this time. Plus RS's are so quick and easy to use once you get the hang of it. I use it in the house when I need to do something with DD real fast, and it's super easy to breastfeed.

I'm also looking forward to using it at the beach this summer!

I've got a purple Moby, and a marvel comics mei tai style one. I think my selling point could be that both are super warm. The Moby because that's just how they all are, and the mei tai because it's lined with minky. M turns into a sweaty mess in the Moby, I'm sure she will in the mei tai too, but she's never been in it for more than a couple of minutes at a time. I'd really like to start wearing her on the bus, because the stroller is so bulky it's a hassle.

Both of these things sound like pure hell. Especially in summer, but also just in general. DNW minky on the inside of any carrier.

I vote get thee a ring sling.

[Lollipop]

Mar 14, 2016 22:33:24 GMT -5 kelltothekell said:

Thanks Sparkly,!! That picture is so adorable!!!

Lollipop, Maybe you could compromise and get a used one?

That's what I'm thinking. I'll look around online.

[silverspoon]

I ordered a Sakura Bloom linen in Ash. I think I'm going to send the Maya I bought back. Looking at pictures (all I have to compare) the SB looks like it threads easier and I still don't think I get the Maya right. It's always bunched up no matter how much I spread it out.

This won't solve my main ring sling issue which is J. He frequently refuses to bend when I try to wear him in the sling.

ETA I should've checked their return policy earlier. Looks like I'll be keeping the Maya.

[mrsoscarfelix]

Sparkly is this any good?

[scorpioscuba]

I dyed my ergo today and I'm really liking how it turned out!

[kcrkcs]

Mar 15, 2016 20:49:03 GMT -5 scorpioscuba said:

I dyed my ergo today and I'm really liking how it turned out!

That is super cool!!!

[Sparkly]

It looks good mrsoscarfelix! Is it comfortable? It looks like you have a good deep seat!

[Lollipop]

H's cousin gave us $40 for M. I think I'm going to put it towards a RS. The one I would sell my soul for (SB linen Feather) is waaaay too expensive, no way I could sell H on it. BUT! There are 3 other ones that I am willing to settle for. Now I have to decide which one I want, and convince H that it's worth it. I suck at decisions.

ETA: I should not have kept browsing. The silk is amazing. So beautiful. I really shouldn't look at the cashmere, but I'm going to

[silverspoon]

Mar 16, 2016 23:43:27 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

H's cousin gave us $40 for M. I think I'm going to put it towards a RS. The one I would sell my soul for (SB linen Feather) is waaaay too expensive, no way I could sell H on it. BUT! There are 3 other ones that I am willing to settle for. Now I have to decide which one I want, and convince H that it's worth it. I suck at decisions.

ETA: I should not have kept browsing. The silk is amazing. So beautiful. I really shouldn't look at the cashmere, but I'm going to

I ended up ordering a Beco ring sling. It comes today so I don't have it yet, but it has decent reviews and it's nearly half the price.

If this works out I will be getting a Sakura Bloom. I'm just feeling a little defeated about babywearing because of my failures with the Solly and the Maya ring sling. I did get my Tula, but I don't really want to wear that around the house.

[NellieOleson]

Mar 17, 2016 6:15:55 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Mar 16, 2016 23:43:27 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

H's cousin gave us $40 for M. I think I'm going to put it towards a RS. The one I would sell my soul for (SB linen Feather) is waaaay too expensive, no way I could sell H on it. BUT! There are 3 other ones that I am willing to settle for. Now I have to decide which one I want, and convince H that it's worth it. I suck at decisions.

ETA: I should not have kept browsing. The silk is amazing. So beautiful. I really shouldn't look at the cashmere, but I'm going to

I ended up ordering a Beco ring sling. It comes today so I don't have it yet, but it has decent reviews and it's nearly half the price.

If this works out I will be getting a Sakura Bloom. I'm just feeling a little defeated about babywearing because of my failures with the Solly and the Maya ring sling. I did get my Tula, but I don't really want to wear that around the house.

I have a Maya and I think it's been very difficult to learn to use. I never could get comfortable with it with dd1, and have only been able to get it down with dd2 after much practice out of desperation. I really want to try a different brand/fabric, but it's so hard to want to fork out $100+ on something that may end up driving me crazy.

[mrsoscarfelix]

Mar 15, 2016 21:32:19 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

It looks good mrsoscarfelix ! Is it comfortable? It looks like you have a good deep seat!

yes it was comfortable - well until DD kept trying to straighten her legs and stand in it lol. I am still have issue with the threading getting bunched. No matter how many times I fix it I feel like it still gets bunched. Could it be the way I am tightening?

[Sparkly]

Mar 17, 2016 11:35:24 GMT -5 mrsoscarfelix said:

Mar 15, 2016 21:32:19 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

It looks good mrsoscarfelix ! Is it comfortable? It looks like you have a good deep seat!

yes it was comfortable - well until DD kept trying to straighten her legs and stand in it lol. I am still have issue with the threading getting bunched. No matter how many times I fix it I feel like it still gets bunched. Could it be the way I am tightening?

Maybe -- I suggest trying to just tighten strand by strand. I start was the rails - you definitely want there to be only a single layer of fabric at the edge. Then go through the fabric toward the center piece by piece so it doesn't all pull through at once. Does that make sense?

[mrsoscarfelix]

Mar 17, 2016 11:36:54 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Mar 17, 2016 11:35:24 GMT -5 mrsoscarfelix said:

yes it was comfortable - well until DD kept trying to straighten her legs and stand in it lol. I am still have issue with the threading getting bunched. No matter how many times I fix it I feel like it still gets bunched. Could it be the way I am tightening?

Maybe -- I suggest trying to just tighten strand by strand. I start was the rails - you definitely want there to be only a single layer of fabric at the edge. Then go through the fabric toward the center piece by piece so it doesn't all pull through at once. Does that make sense?

definitely makes sense. I'm going to try it tonight and see if it makes a difference.

[Lollipop]

Mar 17, 2016 6:15:55 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Mar 16, 2016 23:43:27 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

H's cousin gave us $40 for M. I think I'm going to put it towards a RS. The one I would sell my soul for (SB linen Feather) is waaaay too expensive, no way I could sell H on it. BUT! There are 3 other ones that I am willing to settle for. Now I have to decide which one I want, and convince H that it's worth it. I suck at decisions.

ETA: I should not have kept browsing. The silk is amazing. So beautiful. I really shouldn't look at the cashmere, but I'm going to

I ended up ordering a Beco ring sling. It comes today so I don't have it yet, but it has decent reviews and it's nearly half the price.

If this works out I will be getting a Sakura Bloom. I'm just feeling a little defeated about babywearing because of my failures with the Solly and the Maya ring sling. I did get my Tula, but I don't really want to wear that around the house.

Yeah, I think I'm going to try to find a cheaper option. The babywearing B/S/T I joined has a couple of ring slings for sale, but they all want more than the sakura bloom ones I was looking at, and I don't know anything about the brands

[Sparkly]

Mar 17, 2016 6:15:55 GMT -5 silverspoon said:

Mar 16, 2016 23:43:27 GMT -5 Lollipop said:

H's cousin gave us $40 for M. I think I'm going to put it towards a RS. The one I would sell my soul for (SB linen Feather) is waaaay too expensive, no way I could sell H on it. BUT! There are 3 other ones that I am willing to settle for. Now I have to decide which one I want, and convince H that it's worth it. I suck at decisions.

ETA: I should not have kept browsing. The silk is amazing. So beautiful. I really shouldn't look at the cashmere, but I'm going to

I ended up ordering a Beco ring sling. It comes today so I don't have it yet, but it has decent reviews and it's nearly half the price.

If this works out I will be getting a Sakura Bloom. I'm just feeling a little defeated about babywearing because of my failures with the Solly and the Maya ring sling. I did get my Tula, but I don't really want to wear that around the house.

Try not to get too down! There's a learning curve for all babywearing. I struggled learning to wear DD1 and finding what I was comfortable with. I now do all types of carriers and carries with DD2, but I am still learning to wrap and very much a #newb at that. It's sort of the fun of it for me (sometimes, haha). It takes time, practice, patience. You and baby have to learn and get comfortable. Just keep at it and find what works best for you!