Which Ring Sling Should I get?

[IndiaInk]

My mom has offered to buy me a nice ring sling.  I already have a Boba structured carrier, but I thought a ring sling would be nice for around the house, too.  I hear good things about both of these brands, but would welcome any other suggestions as I can't quite decide!

Which one should I get?  I want it to be not TOO feminine because I'm sure DH will occasionally use it too and we work outside a lot.  

1. Sakura Bloom Pure 

2. Hava Sport

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I think I'd prefer a Sleeping Baby Productions because I like the pleats more than gathered:

[IndiaInk]

Mar 31, 2014 13:46:21 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

I think I'd prefer a Sleeping Baby Productions because I like the pleats more than gathered:

Why do you prefer the pleats?

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Mar 31, 2014 13:50:57 GMT -5 IndiaInk said:

Mar 31, 2014 13:46:21 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

I think I'd prefer a Sleeping Baby Productions because I like the pleats more than gathered:

Why do you prefer the pleats?

They make it lie flat at your shoulder and keep it more "together" right at the shoulder point, but it can still spread out over the back. And I just think it looks nicer. I don't even have a SBP, I have a no-name (I assume homemade), but it has the pleats and I think it looks nice.

[ilikedonuts]

Mar 31, 2014 13:46:21 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

I think I'd prefer a Sleeping Baby Productions because I like the pleats more than gathered:

Mine is gathered and I wish I had pleats. Its a SBP one, but I bought it premade. Sometimes I debate sending it back to have the shoulder redone. But I mainly wear my rings on my back now so it doesn't matter much anymore to me. Side note: this picture is the wrap my RS is made out of. I looooove it!

[ilikedonuts]

I have lots of friends with Sakura Blooms and they all love them!

[CloudBee]

I just bought a Sakura Bloom last week and really like it. The fabric is durable, yet not too bulky. I need to wash it a few times to soften it up more.

[CloudBee]

^ ETA: I bought the essential, which is thicker. It's supposed to be more comfortable as your kiddo grows, and offer mom and baby more support. I ordered twilight/marine and looove the colors. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZCZ832/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[h]

I love my Hava. But when I bought mine they didn't have all the options (sport, etc.), so I am not sure how they differ.

[h]

I love my Hava. But when I bought mine they didn't have all the options (sport, etc.), so I am not sure how they differ.

[bugandbibs]

Another vote for a SBP sling. I love the pleats and how flat the shoulder lays.

Plus, having it custom made meant I got exactly the right length and the additional pocket on the end is really handy.

[MadamePresident]

I think the Sakura Bloom is really nice. I borrowed a friends and liked it, but ended up getting a Maya wrap instead, since it was a gift. I'm not a fan of the padded shoulder.

[ilikedonuts]

Mar 31, 2014 16:23:03 GMT -5 ste said:

Ok SB people - is there a swap or something somewhere? Do people ever sell used ones?

I'm thisclose to buying one and hiding it from my H! (kidding. sort of.)

www.facebook.com/groups/thebabywearingswap/

it moves fast and there are like a billion people in it so prepared to be overwhelmed.

[fromage]

Try the Babywearing on a Budget Facebook group too. Everything on there has to be $100 or less so SB slings come up there sometimes.

I also second trying a wrap conversion RS, though, if you can. I have a SB and love it but my WC with hybrid shoulder is SO comfy. I love it.