Ring slings are those comfortable, fashionable wraps with rings that are worn over the shoulder and are simple to adjust.  They are among the most popular baby slings available and are offered in a wide variety of fabrics and styles.  See our baby sling buying guide to compare the features of all types of slings.

Our 2010 Top Picks

Most Urban

• Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears – Black with Geo Trim (Only $59.50 – click for image)
  • Designed to grow as your baby does, our Adjustable Ring Sling – Geo Trim has a unique contoured padded strap that evenly distributes your baby’s weight, a covered elastic trim ensures baby’s safe and a deep pocket designed to keep baby snug and secure.

High Fashion

• Rockin’ Baby Adjustable & Reversible Pouch (was $99, NOW $74 – click for image)
  • Love Your BabyRock Your StyleBecause Moms and Dads are Rockstars!! Baby Wearing has so many long term benefits for both parents and baby and more and more moms and dads are including baby slings as their top must haves to prepare for juniors arrival. Rockin Baby was founded by 2 moms in LA who needed a solution to keep their baby near while not sacrificing fashion or style. The socially conscious company was born in 2002 offering mom and dads exquisite fabric styles and quality construction for optimal safety and comfort.
  • REVERSABLE! The Rockin Baby Pouch is also reversible which is a great feature of all their slings. All the fabric styles reverse to a solid pattern so depending on your mood, outfit or if dad is wearing the baby you will always have a choice between 2 patterns.

The Go-To Standard

• Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Sling in Bright Stripe (was $66. NOW $59.88 – click for image)
  • Top quality fabric and design.  It was the first sling my husband and I bought and loved.
  • One of our most popular ring slings, the Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Sling in Bright Stripe is getting rave reviews for comfort and ease of use! The redesigned shoulder has a light pad while the rails are still unpadded for easy adjusting. It’s the perfect first sling for new baby wearers.

For Dad

• Ellaroo Lightly Padded Baby Sling Stone (NOW $69 – click for image)
  • The EllaRoo Lightly Padded Baby Sling is 100% cotton fabric, with just a touch of organic cotton padding in the shoulder and rails. The inner and outer rails are fully independently adjustable through lightweight brushed aluminum Sling Rings, with an open tail for maximum adjustability and versatility. The sling is designed to cup the shoulder and spread naturally over the back, keeping baby secure and close to your center of gravity. The EllaRoo Lightly Padded Baby Sling is a simple all-around sling, or the perfect foundation piece for a well rounded sling collection. It’s great for newborns, nursing moms, and it carries heavy toddlers exceptionally well. How to choose your sling size. Most people will use a Medium sling. Very petite people, example five foot two and one hundred twenty pounds, may use a Small. Larger moms and dads, example size 20 , will use a Large. The slings are all the same width, about 25 inches, but they vary in length by about 6 inches.