First Use

Before using your ring sling for the first time, give it a little prep to ensure it’s soft, secure, and ready to support your little one comfortably.

• Wash it – Always wash your sling before first use. This helps fluff up the fibres and makes the muslin grippier and softer. Pop a clean sock over each ring to stop them damaging your washing machine (or your sling).
• Thread it – Thread the tail through both rings, then back over the top ring and under the second. This is what locks the fabric in place for a safe and snug carry.
• Walk it – Use your fingers to ‘walk’ the fabric between the rings, smoothing and aligning it section by section. This helps it glide easily when tightening.
• Prep it – Make a little pouch for your baby to sit in. Looping the sling around your elbow gives a rough guide to the right size.
• Bunch it – Gather the fabric into a soft rope and sit your baby on it. Their legs should straddle the fabric, with the sling sitting in the backs of their knees.
• Pull it – Gently pull the fabric up over baby’s back—only as high as needed. For newborns, up to the nape of the neck; for older babies, to the armpits.
• Tighten it – Tighten in a sunbeam pattern: top, middle, bottom. Adjust one section at a time to get a secure and comfortable fit.
• Check it – Always check baby’s position. Their airway should be clear, their chin off their chest, and they should be close enough to kiss. Make sure the seat is deep and supportive, with no risk of slipping or slumping.

✨ Pro Tip: Practice with a teddy or doll before your first carry with baby—it helps build confidence!