The most important part of buying a designer sling is measuring yourself with a soft tape measure, diagonally from shoulder to hip. If you are pregnant and showing, measure diagonally across your back. This will give you the most accurate guide for sizing. Do I really have to? YEP

GOOD FIT = lowest point in the pink zone

LUCKY BABY SLINGS

Lucky Baby Slings are a fantastic sling manufactured in Utah, USA. They are reversible, so you get two looks for the price of one, and have an exclusive inseam pocket. Lucky Baby Slings use a supersoft fabric called Minkee in their winter slings to keep bub warm and snuggly.

What is minky plush anyway?

Minky fabric is the most luxurious and softest fabric that you can buy.  Considered a chenille, it is plush, soft and smooth to the touch.  The minky that Lucky Baby use is the softest minky that is available on the market. Super warm and cosy for the cooler months - these babies are soooo lucky.  And guess what?  You are too - minky is totally washer and dryer safe

PEANUT SHELL SLINGS

 Peanut Shell Slings are widely known as the celebrities sling of choice. Gorgeous fabrics, fantastic design, they are a leader in the baby sling market. They are reversible, so you get two looks for the price of one, and include a handy sewn pocket.

The Peanut Shell sling cradles and comforts your baby. They are made of a variety of fabrics with stylish and thoughtful details and just the right amount of flirt that go with your style. After all, you're a mum, not 'your' mum.
 
In addition to being seen on numerous celeb mamas such as Brooke Shields, Heidi Klum, Denise Richards, Gwen Stefani, and Marcia Cross, the Peanut Shell® has also been featured in magazines such as Us Weekly, Pregnancy & Newborn, Fit Pregnancy, Life & Style, In Style, and Pregnancy; as well as appearances on The Tyra Banks Show, the bestselling book, Rock Star Mama.

HOTSLINGS

The award-winning signature item that started it all. The modern alternative to bulky, awkward baby carriers. Hotslings are the original designer pouch-style baby carrier, and one of the best. Hotslings are the perfect marriage of fashion and function; parents get to move, baby gets to bond and everyone looks stylish in the process.

The Bond... Hotslings is committed to the bond between parent and child. Our slings are uniquely designed to enhance the benefits of attachment parenting, breastfeeding and swaddling. Experts agree that babies nestled close to the body develop a more secure relationship with themselves and the world around them.

The Fit... Hotslings employs strict testing standards to ensure that our baby slings are of the absolute best quality. We test for chemicals, strength, shrinkage, weight tolerance and fabric fitness. A sizing chart, instruction booklet and instructional DVD come packaged with every pouch sling.

SMALL WISH

Small Wish is our newest boutique designer. Simply some of the nicest slings we have seen! Stunning fabrics –chic, modern and something for everyone!

Small Wish are designed and manufactured in Denver, Colorado. Small Wish slings are reversible and have an in-seam pocket, perfect for carrying your keys, credit card, iPod, snacks!, etc.

Slings can be used for newborns (at least 7 lbs and full term) up to three year olds (maximum weight of 35 lbs).  Slings can be used to carry your child in a variety of ways, depending on the size and age of your child.  Different ways to wear your sling include a Cradle Carry, Kangaroo Carry, Hip Carry and a Back Carry.  All slings come with wearing instructions.

SLINGLINGS

Slinglings pouch-style baby slings are made from quality, snuggle-ready stretch cotton fabrics in a variety of prints and solid colours. They're available with or without leg padding and are a perfect fit for newborns through to toddlers up to 35 lbs/15k. They offer an excellent range of fabrics without the designer price tag. They are a great option for Dads.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PADDED AND UNPADDED SLINGS?
Slinglings offer two different types of slings - padded and unpadded. Padded slings are designed to give the older baby/ toddler (from about 6 months up) a little extra comfort in any legs out carrying position i.e. hip carry, tummy to tummy, or back carry. There are two sections of padding about 10" x 1.5" sewn into either side of the curved seam of the sling. This padded section is designed to go under the baby's legs, in the bend behind their knees. Padded slings can be used for newborns as well, although if this is the case, the padded sections should be worn uppermost and on the outer rail (refer to photos below).

SIZING CHARTS AND INFORMATION

Please take the time to measure yourself and read the sizing charts. We do accept returns if you choose the wrong size, but unfortunately, we have to charge you for postage for the second sling. If you have any questions about sizing, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to help you! For more information on returns/exchanges visit our FAQ’s page.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR SIZING:

    * slings are non adjustable, so the right fit is important

    * Every  sling company makes it’s baby slings to different size specifications i.e. a SMALL won’t be exactly the same in Peanut   Shell and Lucky Baby.

    * It’s your size (not the baby’s) that determines what sling you need

    * Most people can wear 2 different sizes-as you can in clothes. Each person is shaped different and has a personal preference that cannot be accounted for - these charts are a suggestion and not a guarantee.

    * If you are new to sling wearing with the correct snug fit you may even think it is too small. BUT you should be comfortable

    * Most women wear the same size sling as they do a fitted t-shirt.  It’s not an exact way to pick a size but it’s a great place to start.

    * The slings will shrink approximately 1 inch when washed and dried on medium high heat.  We have already taken this into consideration and have sized up the slings slightly to account for this.  If you order a size up because you're worried about the shrinkage, it may be too big and exchanging can be a hassle.

    *  With your baby in the sling, the bottom of the sling should hit your body near your hip bone.  For best fit, it should be at or just above your hip bone.
      

TOO TIGHT:

    * If the sling is too small you have won't even be able to get the baby in or will feel like you can't breathe.

    * If the sling is several inches above your hip bone and feels very tight, then you need to exchange it for the next size larger.

TOO LOOSE:

    * If your sling is too big your baby will not feel secure and will ride too low on your body (lower than your hip bones). This is not only unsafe for your child but may also lead to back and/or shoulder discomfort
    *  If the sling is several inches below your hip bone and feels too loose then you need to exchange it for the next size smaller.  Keep in mind, however, that you can shrink the sling by 1" by washing it with like colours on cold and then drying it on medium high heat in the dryer.  If the sling feels only slightly too big, then wash it and dry it and try again.

    * If you are concerned about buying the incorrect size, visit our FAQ's to find out about returns/ exchanges

WHAT SIZE DO I NEED?

LUCKY BABY SIZE CHART

PEANUT SHELL SLINGS SIZE CHART

SLINGLINGS SIZE CHART

HOTSLING SIZING CHART

SMALL WISH SIZING CHART
 
Small (23-24")
Medium (24-25")
Large (25-26")
X-Large (26-27")