Hellobee Boards

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.

@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.