Because I mentioned that I was thinking of making a ring sling tutorial video and a couple of y’all indicated it would be helpful, I made a vlog demonstrating how to get your infant into the ring sling.
A few notes about this video before we proceed, mmkay?
- As I’ve previously stated, all vlogs appearing on this blog are filmed in my bathroom. This is because there’s good lighting and it’s quiet. So, bathroom vlogging.
- I also shoot all vlogs with my iPhone despite having an actual video camera and a DSLR that will shoot videos because my iPhone is always with me and I understand how to use it. Sort of. Unlike those other two pieces of technology.
- No one is allowed to comment about my arm jiggle. Apparently when I grow babies I grow them in my biceps.
- You’re also not allowed to comment about the little nose/lip scratch thing or the fact that I talk with my hands. I get that from my Mama.
- Please note that among the things I advise you to do in the sling, I do not say “clean!” or “cook!” Mostly this is because I clearly don’t do those things often enough to think of how beneficial the sling would be in those instances. But it totally would be. I do, however, go to Target several times a week because their air conditioning is better than my air conditioning. And they have Starbucks.
- I mention a chest-to-chest carry like there’s an alternative. Do not forward-face your baby in a sling. In fact, most studies are now showing that forward-facing while babywearing isn’t a good idea at all because the baby has no place to hide if s/he becomes overstimulated. It’s also not really great for their hips in a lot of cases.
- There IS an alternative carry for the ring sling when dealing with older babies and toddlers. I have two more slings I’m working on learning to use and some of them will support Joshua’s weight. I’ll get him to cooperate by promising him Oreos and see what I can come up with and do this again. Maybe.
- My kid is cute. Adorable really. And I love smooshing on her. Wearing her means I get to sniff the top of her head all the time and I do love sniffing her head.
If, after watching this video, you have questions about my technique, please ask them in the comments and I’ll answer as best as I can. I’d like you to leave them in the comments instead of asking on Twitter so there’s a record of the Q & A for anyone who stumbles upon this and maybe still has the same question. But by all means, ask on Twitter, too.
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Without further ado, The Anna Carrie Baby Ring Sling Tutorial.
Emma is adorable! Mommy and Baby Lulu and I *love* babywearing – she’s been known to wear both of us at once! In fact, I’m nearly 3 years old and I *still* hitch a ride on Mommy’s back or hip several times a week. We’re old pros at hip carries for a toddler – would you maybe be interested in a guest vlog?
She is such a little peanut! I have HUGE babies so she looks so teensy!
sweet sweet baby!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!! I hope that Allie let’s me wear her like that, then maybe she’ll sleep when we’re at Disney.
Can’t wait till you bribe J enough so that I can see the toddler video. Thank you!
Ahhh….you look fantastic and that baby of yours is beautiful! I think I want to have another baby just so I can wear him or her again! I LOVED the ring sling with little ones. I miss that.
I AM GOING TO SMUSH EMMA SO HARD!
OMG! I LOVE HER.
Ok…I think I thread mine wrong. This is where I am seeing a problem. I”m going to try it later when C is awake though now that I have seen it on you.
also? this is totally pinned.
Thank you so much for posting this. My ACB sling has been sitting unused while I worked up the courage to try it and now I am going to rock that thing so hard.
Also, you are GORGEOUS and Emma is a doll. Seriously, you make some beautiful babies.