Please use this chart, which gives details of all the slings' features and positions, to help you make your choice. If you require further assistance about any of the slings or you would like some more specific advice, I would be only too happy to assist you! Please feel free to email, phone or fax me with your queries.
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Carrying weight [kg] |
Breast-
feeding possible? |
Easy on/off? |
Warm or cool? |
Adjustable? |
Small enough to pack? |
| Ring slings |
| Huggababy |
2.5 - 15 |
yes |
yes |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| Maya Sling |
3 - 16 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
yes |
| Wrap slings |
| Didymos |
2.5 - 28 |
yes |
with practice |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| EllaRoo |
2.5 - 16 |
yes |
with practice |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| Hug-a-Bub |
2.5 - 28 |
yes |
with practice |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| Kari-Me |
up to 15 |
yes |
with practice |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| Continumum |
2.5 - 28 |
yes |
with practice |
warmer |
yes |
no |
| Knotted slings |
| Perraja |
2.5 - 15 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
yes |
| Rebozo |
2.5 - 15 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
yes |
| Pouch slings |
| New Native |
2.5 - 15 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
no |
yes |
| Tonga |
3 months - 16 |
yes |
yes |
cool |
no |
yes |
| Wrap slings |
| Ergo |
3 - 28 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
no |
| Lifter |
3 months - 28 |
no |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
yes |
| Tricotti |
2.5 - 15 |
yes |
yes |
warmer |
no |
no |
| Wilkinet |
2.5 - 15 |
with practice |
with practice |
cooler |
yes |
no |
| Close by TCK |
2.5 - 16 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
yes |
| Baby Trekker |
3.5 - 18 |
yes |
yes |
cooler |
yes |
no |
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In front basic |
Front cross carry |
On hip |
Back kangaroo |
Cradle |
Front kangaroo carry |
Basic back carry |
| Ring slings |
| Huggababy |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Maya Sling |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Wrap slings |
| Didymos |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Ellaroo |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Hug-a-Bub |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
| Kari-Me |
no |
yes |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Continumum |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Knotted slings |
| Perraja |
yes |
no |
yes |
yes (with long size) |
yes |
yes (with long size) |
no |
| Rebozo |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Pouch slings |
| New Native |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
| Tonga |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
| Wrap slings |
| Ergo |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
can be lowered one side |
no |
yes |
| Lifter |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
| Tricotti |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
| Wilkinet |
yes |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
| Close by TCK |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
yes |
no |
no |
| Baby Trekker |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
can be lowered one side |
no |
yes |