Pastel Stripes Pouch Baby Sling, Size 5

Description

This fabric is 97% cotton and 3% spandex, is machine washable (cold wash, tumble dry) and pre-shrunk. There is one-way stretch to this fabric, and I sew the sling so there's some stretch vertically. This means the sling is less likely to sag with the weight of your child, but he or she will have a little wiggle room. The pouch seam is triple reinforced; many people carry their babies from birth up to 35 pounds or more. Inspect your sling regularly to ensure good condition; I choose high-quality fabrics and take care with sewing them, but please be responsible when using a sling.

This sling is a size 5. To figure out which size to buy, please take a soft measuring tape or long scarf and loosely measure (not too loose, not too tight) the distance from the outer part of your shoulder to your opposite hip, about level with where your baby's bum sits when you're holding him or her on your hip (sans sling!). See picture above for how to measure. Then, find your size on the following chart:

Size 0: 22.5-23 inches
Size 1: 23.5-24 inches
Size 2: 24.5-25 inches
Size 3: 25.5-26 inches
Size 4: 26.6-27 inches
Size 5: 27.5-28 inches
Size 6: 28.5-29 inches

As a reference point, a size 3 sling is what I would call a “medium” – i.e. for a woman of average height and average bust size. Sling sizing is an inexact science at best! If you are tall or busty or broad-shouldered, you’ll likely be on the higher end of the sizing chart. If you need help figuring out what size to buy, please contact me, as I am happy to help! If you need a size larger than 6, that’s fine too, just let me know.

I sew these slings myself while my boy naps or plays nearby; I am proud of my work, I am a strong proponent of babywearing, and I want you to be happy with your purchase! Please contact me if you have more questions regarding my slings. We have a smoke-free home.

I accept returns of slings in their original condition. My return policy is to work with you to make it right; if it is a sizing problem and I have more of the fabric, I will make another sling for you or refund the purchase price.

Thank you for looking, and please take a moment to check out my other slings, or contact me and we'll design one for you, together!

Added on Sep 04, 2009