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Types of baby slings, wraps and baby carriers

Slings, wraps, carriers, baby backpacks - whatever you call them, there are lots of them, and everyone gets on better with some than with others.

At our sling meets we try out each others' slings and share tips on how to use them. This is one of the main purposes of our sling meets (although the socialising comes a close second!) because most quality slings are only available to buy online so you can't try them in the shops first.
The following pages describe the most popular types of baby slings:

  • Mei tais, half buckles and podaegis
  • Soft structured carriers and full buckles
  • Stretchy and woven wraps
  • Ring slings and pouches
  • Mass-produced carriers

Whatever sling you choose, make sure you use it safely. 
A mum carries her baby in an Opitai full buckle carrier
Full buckle carrier by Opitai Baby
Lists of sling manufacturers are included for each type of sling. These lists are not exhaustive, nor in any particular order, and Sheffield Babywearers do not recommend one manufacturer over any other. To find out what individual babywearers think of all the brands, join in the chat at one of our sling meets or on Facebook.
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