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@MrsTiz: you could take your baby straight from your uterus to a ring sling if you wanted. I actually just posted a tutorial for a newborn in a ring sling on my blog yesterday.

@deerylou: There's SO many answers to that, lol.

If you just want a "plain" (as in NOT woven wrap conversion) ring sling I would personally recommend either sleeping baby productions or babyette. I would not recommend just buying one off of a site like etsy without first verifying that the seller has insurance and is part of the BCIA (baby carrier industry alliance). This is, after all, a product you'll be using to carry your baby, you don't want it to "fail" on you. Or you could get a Maya wrap (those are even sold on Amazon) but I like SBP and Babyette more.

If you want a wrap conversion you have a few options.
1) You could buy a woven wrap and send it to someone like SBP or Babyette to have them convert it. Even if you want a SUPER long sling, odds are you'll have a little bit of scrap fabric left over, but not much.
2) A lot of wrap companies do sell ready made ring sling. Risaroo and Marsupial Mamas are my (personal) favorite babywearing retailers and both have a selection of ready to ship wrap conversion ring slings. Or, you can buy directly from the manufacturer - you'll save some money but have to wait for international shipping. Here are some links for buying directly from manufacturers, there's no way I could list them all though (http://www.didymos.de/en/Babywearing/DIDYSling/, http://www.natibaby.eu/category/nati-ring-sling, http://www.oschaslings.com/product/type/2, http://littlefrog.pl/eng_m_Ring-Slings-M-2-1m-299.html)
3) You could buy used. The Babywearing Swap on facebook has a album specifically for ring slings if that's all you want to look at.

@T.H.O.U.: I actually don't like padded ring slings. I would much rather have a wrap conversion sling that is well broken in (as in, well loved) and will cup my shoulder perfectly than have padding. People who use padded slings I've noticed tend to let the sling ride up on their neck, which isn't really good for you anyway.

What I look for in a ring sling - made by a reliable source with solid rings (preferably from slingrings.com). I personally like a long tail because I think it's pretty, lol, but SBP actually has a great sizing guide (http://www.sleepingbaby.net/size.php). 9 times out of 10 I would choose a wrap conversion over a "plain" sling, but I have a 100% linen sling that I've been using with W since he was like 3 months old that is so beautifully broken in (from a disgusting amount of use) that even when it isn't on you can see the form of my shoulder in it, lol.

@Mrs. Lion: Odds are if you aren't uncomfortable it is adjusted right. Be may just not be quite big enough yet. I would take a receiving blanket or two and roll them up for him to "sit on" in the ergo to help prop him up, that should help...

@Foodnerd81: If she loves the Moby though, I would personally stick with that. Wraps (both woven and stretchy) are a lot easier to get a snug fit with than something you have to mess with buckles...

@Foodnerd81: How sweet that he's excited! I love that DH is always ready/willing/happy to wear DS. It always makes me sad when people say their husbands refuse to, I know it has helped DH and DS bond a lot (especially after DH was deployed from the time DS was 5 months to 13 months old)

ETA - I hope that video helps!!!

@Mommytotwois: I don't like forward facing. I will never encourage it. It can easily over stimulate, makes it difficult for you to pick up on their cues, and there are studies that show the lack of support to their legs is bad for hip and back development. It also forces their spine into a unhealthy position. So I really don't know how to tell if they're comfortable...

If your Lo has full neck support they can be completely out from the arms up if they want. I like my toddler sized mei tai because ifhe's ssleepy it goes all the way up to his ears so he can nap with neck support, if he wants to look around I roll up the waist strap so he can be arms out.

@hilsy85: definitely tighten your top rail. Have you seen my ring sling tutorial video? I posted it on my blog a few Wednesdays ago. If you have a good deep seat and the top rail tight enough they shouldn't be able to get any where.

@Mommytotwois: @T.H.O.U.: this article is a great summary of why I world never recommend front facing out... http://www.bobafamily.com/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-not-to-carry-your-baby-facing-out/

@hilsy85: my arm is generally pretty constricted. I would rather the comfort of it "cupping" my shoulder than the convenience of being able to lift my arm all the way, lol.

@hilsy85: yeah, having adeep seat is key with ring slings and woven wraps. With a ring sling I actually reach under his leg and pull the bottom rail up between his body and mine then I tighten the bottom rail. I demonstrate that in the video on my blog.