EllaRoo Ring Sling and the Hoppediz Baby Sling

The use of baby slings has become increasingly popular and less gender specific more and more we see the male partner wearing a slings, and other types of carriers the modern fabrics, and designs have made the carriers/slings much more comfortable for both the parent and the child. In the world of slings the most popular brands are the EllaRoo Ring Sling, and the Hoppediz Ring Sling to name but two.

It is a common opinion of users and professionals alike that the EllaRoo ring sling is ideally suited for the more demanding babies and infants, through design the baby is kept close to the carer at all times. This enables the carer and the baby/infant to act and react as one unit.

With the increased popularity of baby carries and slings the subject of safety must be paramount for the protection of both the carer and the baby/infant. It is an essential that the carer adopts a think first attitude towards the safe use of these products, frequent inspection of the carrier/slings worthiness is essential; check all seams for signs of wear and distress, with ring slings check the ring for signs of wear.

With regard to the baby/infants well being whilst in the sling it is essential you remember the baby/infant need to have a clear air way, the nose needs to be clear and use the two finger rule between chin and chest (you must be able to comfortably place your two fingers between baby's chin and chest) this will ensure the baby/infant is able to breath freely.

In the daily use common sense is essential to ensure both the safety of the wearer and the child/infant, it is not recommended you wear the carrier whilst jogging or other physical activities, this may seem common sense but surprisingly it does happen. Under no circumstances should a carrier or sling be worn whilst driving, that's what child car seats are for.How many times would knowingly expose your baby/infant to harm? So wearing your baby/infant whilst cooking for instance is both irresponsible and dangerous.

If it is the first time you have used a carrier/sling ensure you are familiar with the use practice putting it on and taking it of, without your baby/child in place, use a child's doll to assist you in the process.

Once comfortable with use introduce the baby/infant to it gradually wear it round the house first to gently get the baby/infant used to the situation as above ensure the airways are open, check the baby's/infants legs are in the correct position per the carrier/slings operating instructions and remember check baby's airways and leg position clearly and at regular intervals whilst using your sling.