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Ring Slings
A ring sling is a long length of fabric with two rings sewn in at one end. The other end of the material is threaded through the rings like a belt to form a pocket for the baby with a tail of fabric hanging down. Ring slings are worn over the shoulder like pouch slings and have the same variety of carries, but the rings allow for adjustability in different positions and for different wearers.
They come in a range of fabrics, can be padded or unpadded, and some are frankly stunning for special occasions. However, learning to adjust the rings for a comfortable fit takes a bit of practice - the rings are meant to sit in what the Americans call the corsage position, not cutting into your neck. And, like the pouch slings, they place all the weight on one shoulder.