Our rings are made specifically for use in baby carriers. We designed them to be lightweight, colorful and free of welds. They are strength tested, smoothed, and made of only the strongest materials. They are made in the USA, with strict quality controls.

In general, use small rings for thin, slippery fabrics or water slings. Use medium rings for shirt-weight fabrics. Use large rings for pants weight or winter weight fabrics, for very "grippy" handwoven fabrics and for 2 layer or reversible slings. Ring size does not depend on the height or weight of you or your baby.

Which size rings for solarveil?
Use small rings for solarveil or mesh water slings. Nylon or aluminum will both work. Aluminum are smaller. Both are safe for use in a chlorine environment.

Which size rings for an onbuhimo or other waist straps?
Use small rings for an onbuhimo or WCMT waist straps, etc.

How do I wash my rings?
It is fine to wash slings made with our rings in a regular washer. They can also be dried in the drier. The aluminum rings are lightweight and will not hurt your drier, but if you are concerned about the noise they make, you can put a baby sock over the rings before you put the sling in the drier. You should check your sling and rings carefully after they are washed and dried and before you wear them again.

Why are your rings so expensive?
Our rings are priced as they are for two main reasons. The first is that they are made in the USA. We pay our workers a living wage. The second is that our rings are made especially for use in baby slings, which means that we put them through two and three extra processes to make sure that they are smooth and safe. We use only the highest quality materials for these same reasons. The rings will probably still be the least expensive part of your project, though they are the part that takes the brunt of the job. You can also cut costs by buying in bulk, or by buying one of our samplers. And, when you think about it, a baby sling can be used for years and years, and if you get tired of the fabric or it wears out, you can cut the rings out and use them in another project. Our customers feel that our quality is well worth every penny!

The aluminum rings are SMALL 2" (5 cm) MED 2.5" (6.4 cm), LARGE 3" (7.6 cm) and 0.25" (.64 cm) thick.