You may find the following advice helpful

SIZING

We are happy to help you with any size questions. Please email us if you have questions.

Measure from shoulder to opposite hip.Generally, your size is the measurement from the middle of your shoulder bone to the top of your opposite hip bone.

Our pouch slings are sized 21-30 inches, this is the measurement along the top "rail". Most women wear a size 23, 24, 25 or 26. Most men will wear a 26 or 27. The fold to the deepest part of the pouch is 3 inches longer than the top rail.So, a size 24 sling would be 24 inches long on the opening and 27 inches long on the fold.

You most likely will be able to wear more than one size of sling, it is a matter of preference which one you will be more comfortable in. Some people like to wear their baby higher or tighter, other people like their baby lower or looser.The preferred way is to wear your baby high up on your chest, with her bottom near your waist, 1-2 inches below your belly button.


If you are an international customer and need help converting your height, weight, bra or sling size, please visit the Conversions page.(Please visit slinglings.com)Soon to added here.

Most Slinglings are made from cotton/lycra blend fabrics that stretch widthwise, which makes them more confortable for both the baby and the wearer. Some of our fabrics will shrink if washed in warm water or machine dried.If you are happy with the fit of your sling, we recommend machine washing in cold water and line drying. If your sling is slightly too big, we recommend you wash your sling in warm water and machine dry.Please make sure you want to keep your sling if you do this,as washed slings cannot be returned.

Over time and a lot of wear the fabric may seem to "stretch out". This is normal, and washing and drying will return the sling to its normal size.Our fabrics get better and softer with washing, don't be afraid to wash your sling.
A few of our print sateens will fade with repeated washing. You can minimize this by machine washing in cool water and air drying.

If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, it is a good idea to measure across your back from shoulder to opposite hip and compare this to your front measurement.

Depending on your torso length, you may be able to comfortably wear more than one size. Short torsoed people have less leeway in choosing a size. If you have narrow shoulders you will have less leeway in choosing a size as well. It's important that you wear the correct size. A good fit is important to a comfortable pouch sling experience. In case you order the wrong size, you may exchange your new sling.Please see the terms and conditions for our exchange policy, we are happy to extend the exchange period if you are pregnant or buying the sling as a gift.

The baby should be carried near your center of gravity.The curve of the sling should reach just below your naval when the baby is in it. The sling should be spread out flat across your back and over your shoulder. It should not dig into your neck or slide off of your shoulder.
Lastly,also quoted by Sara of Slinglings.com -

"Have patience when you and your baby are trying out a new carrier. It takes time and practice for both you and the baby to get accustomed to babywearing. New parents often buy a sling, try it once, then return it saying that their baby cried when they put him in. If I could meet with every customer in person, I could show them just how much their baby will love being worn. It’s often the parent’s inexperience and tension that causes the baby to cry; babies can sense it! When I calmly and expertly :) put their baby in a carrier, the baby is generally so content. I have never met a baby that didn’t like being worn. It’s just a matter of finding the position that the baby likes best (usually upright against the wearer’s chest) and giving the baby time to get used to being in the carrier.
Second piece of advice, wear your baby high and snug! Your back and shoulders will thank you. It is really common for new users to wear any carrier too low and loose. Even Baby Bjorns that I see being worn out in public are usually worn too low. Baby’s bottom should be at your belly button! When the baby is in an upright position, you should be able to easily kiss the top of your baby’s head."