https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 10:18:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2279864 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:18:04 +0000 Navy_Mommy 2279864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't recommend a balboa. I won one at a baby event and ended up donating it to our babywearing international group lending library. They aren't easy to adjust and I'm not a fan of having the weakest point of the sling (the buckle) on a wearer's back. I would 1000% recommend a traditional ring sling over a pouch sling of any sort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2279861 Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:15:38 +0000 Navy_Mommy 2279861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: balboa sling isn't actually a bag sling. All "bag slings" in the US have been recalled. It's an adjustable pouch sling and is totally safe when worn properly, but there are still people who wear them incorrectly out there. The danger is in user error, not design. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2273705 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:19:16 +0000 catomd00 2273705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ring slings are better when bigger in my opinion. Those bag types as others said are even more dangerous for younger babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2273662 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:32:24 +0000 CarrieLouWho 2273662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ineebee: Thanks - I was only thinking of using it while he was small... but now I'm not sure. </p> <p>@ShootingStar: Thanks for pointing out. I couldn't find much posted on HB about them so I figured something was up. I found these articles -<br /> <a href="http://www.sleepingbaby.net/safety.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.sleepingbaby.net/safety.php</a><br /> <a href="http://babyproducts.about.com/od/diaperbagsbabycarriers/gr/balboa_baby.htm" rel="nofollow">http://babyproducts.about.com/od/diaperbagsbabycarriers/gr/balboa_baby.htm</a> </p> <p>It looks like it's the biggest problem is when they fall deep into the pockets, which is more likely when babies are very small... MAY be ok when bigger, but why risk it?</p> <p>Sounds like I'll keep researching :) Hopefully this will help anyone else who is thinking about this brand or style of carrier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2273639 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:03:46 +0000 ShootingStar 2273639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Those slings are actually really dangerous. They're called bag slings, and can lead to asphyxiation. Baby's head can fall forward too much and cut off their airway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2273629 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:58:16 +0000 ineebee 2273629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have the Balboa ring sling and it's just okay. It works in that I don't need both arms to carry DS, and yes it's really simple to throw on and throw the baby in, but I still need to support his upper body so he doesn't fall out so its not hands-free. It's also totally different from the Ergo because baby isn't up against your body with the ring sling and it doesn't replicate being held, and so it's not great for naps. Now that DS is 5m, he only wants to stand in the sling, which is super awkward. I really wish we had gotten something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/balboa-ring-sling#post-2273625 Wed, 26 Aug 2015 10:50:47 +0000 CarrieLouWho 2273625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone used the Balboa Ring Sling: <a href="https://www.balboababy.com/product-tabs.asp?cat=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.balboababy.com/product-tabs.asp?cat=1</a></p> <p>A friend has one and she is ALWAYS wearing her baby, it looks easy enough to use. I've looked at some of the other ring sling options and this one appeals to me the most because it looks like more of a structured carrier that I can figure out how to use (some of the fabric ones look complicated). I currently have an ErgoBaby and the K'Tan and love them for their ease of use. </p> <p>Anyone have any pros/cons or experiences to share with the Balboa Ring Sling? </p>