Types of Baby Slings

There are many types of baby slings, that will make nursing easy - the best styles for breastfeeding, are obviously the ones that allow you to carry your child on the front.

Ask Dr Sears has a resource page on how to wear various types of baby slings here

Wrap

A wrap style sling, is simply a long piece of fabric, that you tie in certain ways to carry your baby. Wraps are generally made from natural fabrics, with a light weave, making them comfortable and breathable. There are stretchy style wraps, and woven style wraps.

There are many different types of ties for wraps, and some are best for newborns, others better for toddlers. Wraps offer a lot of flexibility in terms of how you carry your baby.

Some examples of wraps are the Mobi Wrap, Hug a Bub, and Bali Breeze.

Pouch

Pouch type slings, put simply are a loop of fabric, doubled over to form a pouch. They come in a range of sizes, and it’s important to get one that fits comfortably, and safely around your baby.

They’re not adjustable, but they’re easy to get on and off.

A well fitted pouch sling lets you nurse comfortably and discretely.

Ring Sling

A ring sling, is a piece of woven fabric threaded between two rings, making a ‘pouch’ to carry your baby in.  Some ringslings are padded on the shoulders, and along one edge ‘the rails’. You fasten a ring sling by putting it over one shoulder, and adjusting the fabric through the rings.

Getting a good fit with a ring sling is important, and how you wear it determines it’s comfort.

The tail of a ringsling can be used to cover you if you wished to nurse discretely.