Am I crazy to want a ring sling too?

[Pen_esque]

I have a mei tai, an adjustable pouch and a wrap (which I use every day). And I'm thinking I might want a ring sling too. Have I lost my nut?

I only have one child and I'm unlikely to have any more. She's 6 months.

To get to our garden you have to go down our narrow back steps and I'd like something I could pop her in and out of easily. Also for quick trips to the shops, etc.

I thought the adjustable pouh would be good for that sort f thing, and it was, but now I feel like she is getting too big for it.

It was great when she was smaller.

Are there things the ring sling would be good for that I can't accomplish with one of the others?

Go on, let me have it. Is it reasonable to have 4 carriers or am I obsessed?

[skueppers]

I love ring slings. They are great for the quick pop in and out thing, and I like them better for older babies and toddlers than pouch slings.

If you sew at all, ring slings are dead easy to make for under $10.

[maymorales]

ring slings are in a category by itself. you should most definitely get one.
and if you want to diy route, check out sleepingbaby.net
awesome instructions on the shoulders.

[Vancouver Mommy]

No, you're not crazy. My youngest (and last) will be two next week and I still want an Ergo. My dp just lauhgs now when I tell him I want another carrier. Ring slings are great though. Real easy in and out, especially for a walking toddler.

[PatchChild]

I wouldn't say you're crazy. Different slings for different occasions. And it's not as if they wear out.

[baturay]

I say go for it! Sounds to me like you'd get some good use out of it.

[blooangl]

Depending on the length of your wrap, and what it's made of, you could "slingify" it as well.

[Pen_esque]

Originally Posted by blooangl

Depending on the length of your wrap, and what it's made of, you could "slingify" it as well.

Ah, but I love my wrap and want to be able to use it too. A quick trip to google tells me that to "slingify" is a rather permanent procedure. Thanks, though!

I think I'm convinced that a ring sling would be a good idea. Now to decide which one...

Thanks so much for all the replies!

[blooangl]

actually, no...if you wrap is long enough you can fold it in half around one ring...look up "no sew"... all you need is the rings!

[Pyrodjm]

Go for it. Ring slings are awesome carriers. There are many inexpensive options, including ones made by WAHMs.

[Ifluffedthree]

RS is my favorite. I have found it to be the least cumbersome and good for on the move.

You could easily make one.

[jocelynr]

Definitely go for one! I have a rs, wrap and buckle tai. 3 carriers for different occasions. I say everyone needs a variety!

[limabean]

I think you can justify it to yourself by saying that you're really just replacing the pouch that she's outgrowing.