Ring slings are easy to use and are very versatile. They can be used from newborn to a heavier toddler and are great to breastfeed in. They are great baby sling for beginners.  We stock gorgeous new Ellaroo Lightly Padded Slings (organic),  the ever popular Maya Wrap, Didysling and Storchenwiege

Ring slings are fitted with two rings on one side through which the fabric is threaded to create a pouch. You can adjust the size and, in some cases, the shape of the pouch by pulling the fabric or the tail of the sling through the rings. Ring slings are relatively easy to use and you can breastfeed in them.

Padded, structured ring slings have some padding around the edges and sometimes on the shoulder to create a cushion effect for the carrier and minimize pressure points. This makes them bulkier and less adjustable than non padded ones. Further, some of them have the tail sewn together, which also decreases the adjustability. 

Some people believe that more padding means more comfort. This is not necessarily true. The key to comfort is correctly used sling - spreading fabric on your shoulder so that it 'cups' it, spreading fabric across your back (making sure it is not twisted!), carrying the baby above your navel and positioining the rings so they are not too low/high. 

Sounds complicated?  It is not at all.  Each sling comes with either photo or DVD instructions (or sometimes both) that show you everything you need to know.