Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Ring Sling is the ring sling every mother needs. It is comfortable and easy to use. The extra padding in the shoulder and back area allows mother to carry their babies for longer than your average sling.
This ring sling is made from 100% breathable, hand woven cotton fabric making it comfortable for babies. It has two aluminum rings that can carry babies up to 35 pounds.
The Maya Ring Sling is made to make babywearing comfortable – both for the baby and the mother as well.
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For a more detailed look at the Maya then read on!
Price and Main Feature list
Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Ring Sling has the following features:
- Comfortable Design. This ring sling features a light padding in the back and shoulder area. This makes this ring sling quite comfortable for the mothers – no more shoulder pain and back pain.
- The fabric also spreads across your back that helps in the equal weight distribution. Many slings struggle to achieve this which can lead to pain for prolonged use. There’s no need to fix the fabric across our back because it drapes properly on its own.
- Breathable Fabric. This ring sling is made from 100% hand-woven cotton fabric that makes it cooler for babies.Babies feels comfortable and will not feel hot even when you carry them for hours.
- Adjustable. Mothers can use this ring sling from the time their babies are born until the time they reached the toddler age. It can carry children up to 35 pounds.
- Durable and Safe. The rings are made from aluminum that has been tested to withstand 250 pounds. This ring sling is compliant to CPSC and ASTM standards.
Who is it for?
As with any sling they are best used for shorter periods of baby wearing. If you expect to have frequent and longer days out then you will be better off with a soft structured carrier instead. Your back and hips will thank you!
If your baby has sensitive skin the 100% cotton fabric could be the right fit so that they stay comfortable and rash free.
Pros
- This ring sling is small and light enough to be bring with you anywhere.
- Babies can sit properly, especially in hip carry position. This ring sling is also perfect for frontal inward position because it can be adjusted to snugly fit you and your baby.
- It features a secure and zippered pocket that can hold extra diaper, phones, and other personal items.
- It can be used while you are nursing your baby
- Features an instructional DVD when you buy the carrier.
Cons
- You need to give extra support to your baby’s head if you are bending and trying to pick something.
- Since it has padding, petite wearers may have difficult time adjusting the width of the fabric in the back area.
Why you should buy it?
The Maya Wrap Lightly Padded Ring Sling is comfortable both for you and your babies. It has padding in areas where it is needed the most – the shoulder area and the back. The cotton fabric is supportive, breathable and cool.
Aside from being comfortable, this ring sling is secure, durable and safe for you and your child. It used aluminum rings that passed all the safety standards.
This ring sling is great for beginners and for moms who are willing to learn how to use a ring sling. It is quick and easy to use. It is adjustable and can fit you and your child perfectly.
Verdict
If your baby is still small, and you are new to baby wearing, this ring sling can be a good starting point. You have more support than a typical sling and the weight capacity is also a bit higher. The cotton fabric also ensures a good level of comfort for the users.
The instructional DVD is a big plus if you are not familiar with how to position your baby, or the sling on your self. Although you could easily get an instructional video from Youtube anyway so this is more a convenience than a big selling point.
