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hold that baby was founded to satisfy my love for sharing good things with good people! I wasn't content with just telling my friends (okay, and pregnant/baby-toting strangers ;) about the magic of Ring Slings; I wanted to be a resource, a place where parents and caregivers could become babywearers and experience that magic for themselves. And so, hold that baby was born.

When our incredible son Taggert came along, I quickly found that my Sling eliminated a great number of the potentially stressful situations many mothers encounter: If Tagg needed to be cuddled (or even nursed!) while I was pushing a grocery cart filled with frozen food threatening to thaw before my eyes, the solution for me was easy and obvious! Into the sling he went, and life went on as planned, baby included!

Sometimes life can't stop when your baby needs to connect with you. Ring Slings allow you to include your child in those moments, whether that baby be a toddler or just one day old.

I'm so glad you're here! I sincerely hope your babywearing experience is as magical as mine.

~Jessica McClure
Owner, hold that baby

As Indispensable as Diapers?!

Oh, I have so many reasons for claiming that a Ring Sling is as indispensable as diapers, not the least of which is the liberating fact that you are free to cuddle your child in a huge variety of circumstances (whether your hands are full, you're doing housework, typing on the computer, tending to an older child--or if your little one is just too darn heavy!).

And if that doesn't spell "liberation" for you, what if you could nurse discreetly (and hands-free, I might add!) while taking a relaxing stroll around the mall? Or right there at the table while you're out to dinner with friends?

Public nursing isn't your thing, no matter how discreet? How about having the option to just get off that couch and stretch those legs or make a dent in those piles of forgotten laundry and unread emails?
Doesn't just the possibility bring a smile to your face? :)

Please visit my Why Babywearing, Why Ring Slings and Why Maya Wrap pages for an enlightening and comprehensive exploration of the magic that is babywearing with Maya Wrap!

Sling Safety

Wearing your baby can be a very safe and rewarding experience for your entire family, but you do need to learn how to use a sling properly in order for it to be safe.

Many of the following warnings apply to baby care whether or not you are wearing your baby, but I highlight them specifically in relation to babywearing because it's easy to forget these rules of safety when your baby is comfortably slung and your attention is split to get something else done.

• Do not allow your baby's chin to touch his chest. This obstructs breathing and causes suffocation. Your baby will not be able to cry out to alert you; you must be constantly aware of your baby.
• Do not allow your baby to be smothered by your clothing. Be especially careful with loose clothing.
• Do not allow your baby to be smothered by your own body. Large breasts are the most common concern.
• Do not use it in place of a carseat in a moving vehicle.
• Do not wear your baby while cooking, as hot and sharp things would be inclose proximity to the baby.
• Do not wear the baby in dangerous or deep water. Ring slings can be safely used while wading.
• Do not wear the baby too low. This is for your comfort as well as your baby's safety.

• Do make sure your sling is intact. Check the seams and the rings before putting it on to be sure it will securely hold your baby.
• Do squat instead of bending over. Bending over can cause your baby to fall out of the sling.
• Do take care not to let the tail get caught in machinery or anything similar.
• Do readjust your baby after nursing to ensure that his mouth and nose are not obstructed in any way, such as by your body, the sling's fabric (including the tail/nursing cover), or your clothes.
• Do use the adjustability of the sling to support your baby in a safe position. Her chin should never touch her chest, as this obstructs her airway. Pull the sling tight behind her back to giver her the support she needs to be safe.
• Do continually check on your baby's position in the sling. Walking around can cause the sling to loosen a bit, so slight readjustments may periodically be necessary.
• Do pay attention to your baby. Slings are meant to allow your baby to be a part of your everyday activities, not to allow you to ignore your child while you do "more important" things.

While we're on the topic of safety, another reason I prefer Ring Slings is that they are less complicated than many other types of baby carriers and are thus less prone to user error. And I wouldn't sell Maya Wrap's products if I didn't believe that they make a quality sling with quality materials in the interest of safety.

Even so, please remember that any baby product is subject to imperfections and could cause injury, especially with lack of consumer education and with increased wear on the product.

Please take babywearing seriously: Learn to properly wear your baby and regularly inspect your sling to make sure it is still safe for its precious cargo. And this bears repeating: Please pay attention to your baby. Slings are meant to allow your baby to be a part of your everyday activities, not to allow you to ignore your child while you do "more important" things.

Enjoy your sling because it allows you to keep your child as the priority while enjoying the freedom of hands-free babywearing! Approaching babywearing with this perspective will make your experience the safe and rewarding one your family deserves!

Lightly Padded Ring Sling -- Organic

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*The Organic Lightly Padded Ring Sling is made of 100% organic sateen cotton*

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How to Tighten & Loosen a Ring Sling

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Your Magical Moments

Please use this page as a forum for sharing your happy experiences babywearing with Ring Slings!

I can't wait to hear about the things your sling has made possible!

Twins :) :)

Yes, wearing both at once (hands free!) is possible!!

Of course, you can always just sling one baby--To get your wheels turning, here is a handy list of some other options for slinging with twins (peppered with, of course, some reasons why slinging twins is peaceful and fabulous ;) :

• Wear one and put the other in the grocery cart (in the car seat or in the cart itself, depending on age).
• You can get things done or just get off the couch and walk around while nursing--all you twin-nursers out there are on my worship list! I can't imagine the amount of time you put into nursing your little oneS, and I hope I can help you out so you can double-task while giving that most important job the priority it deserves.
• Wear one and push one in the stroller. You can even discreetly nurse the one in the sling while you push the other around the block in the stroller and bet getting some exercise at the same time! (Look at you, you peaceful triple-tasker!)
• When they get older, sling one while you feed the other in his high chair.
• For toddler twins, you can let them take turns walking next to you and being held without your arms and back giving out!

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How Soon Can I Start & How Long Can I Continue Slinging my Baby?

You can sling your baby from day one!

The cardboard insert that come with your sling says, "Below 8 pounds, please consult a professional before using any baby carrier." I asked Maya Wrap what they meant by this, and the "professional" they are referring to is a babywearing professional... like me!

They recommend this because a child under 8 pounds has so little control of her body and is so tiny that she could get lost (aka suffocated) in the folds of the fabric if she is slung improperly. My job as a babywearing professional is to help you learn how to wear your baby properly (especially focusing on things like correct tightening of the sling) so she will be safe, happy, and included!

Maya Wrap's reminder is that "if your baby has poor head control, be sure to watch and listen for signs of labored breathing such as sighing, grunting, or fussiness. Baby should never be chin to chest. You should be able to put at least one finger under baby's chin. If your baby falls asleep in the sling, verify she is breathing normally. If your baby is premature, has low tone, developmental delays or weighs less than 8 pounds, we recommend you consult with a [babywearing] professional before using any baby sling."

If you have any questions at all, please email me at holdthatbaby@gmail.com. I'll write you back as soon as I can! And if it would be helpful, I'd also be happy to post a video answer on the site.

If you live in the Phoenix area, please stop by and get some one-on-one, in-person help! I want your babywearing experience to be fantastic and hope to become your resource for achieving that!

You can sling your toddler until he reaches 36 lbs!

Maya Wrap Ring Slings are tested to safely carry a baby up to 35 lbs... which is about how long your arms are tested to handle carrying a "baby," wouldn't you say? ;)

Back Carry

Once you've followed the instructions in the first video to put your sling on, follow the instructions in this second video for putting your child in a hip carry. There are two parts to disregard, though: 1) The part where I say where to put the rings--keep them in the position you put them in using the first video. 2) The part where I say to tighten the sling. I'll show you how that works for a back carry in the third video.

Putting On a Ring Sling

How'd You Come up With the Name?

Starting at about 20 months, I would reach up to my target audience and say, "Hold dat baby, hold dat baby!" as my way of entreating them to pick me up :)

So, as you can imagine, there was no question what my baby carrier company would be called!

I actually still say that to my husband sometimes ;)

Blooper Videos :)

Just had to make sure the camera was set up in the right spot ;)

...it's the little things!

...Speaking of the little things, Tagg had some ideas about making our video sessions a bit more exciting! :)

Surprised that the first take wasn't also the last take? ...So was I! ;)

Tummy to Tummy Hold

In this next video, I say I'm showing you how to get a toddler out of a Hip Carry. You use exactly the same technique for a Tummy to Tummy Hold.

Hip Carry

Hip Carry

Cradle Hold

The instructional booklet that Maya Wrap includes with their slings shows you how to put a baby in a cradle hold differently than I show you here. I have always done the cradle hold with the baby's head away from the rings, but Maya Wrap's technique puts the baby's head near the rings. I like this way better, because it feels more secure to me, and it allows you to use the tail as a nursing cover where the other technique does not. Also, when your child gets bigger, this technique allows you to pop his legs out so he can still fit in the cradle position (for nursing an older baby, for example). Of course, there's a video below to show you how to do that. :)

Threading a Ring Sling

Tummy to Tummy Hold

Nursing (in Cradle Hold)

These transitions from Cradle to Tummy to Tummy and vice versa are really important to know for nursing in a Ring Sling; so often, you go from holding your baby in the sling to feeding her in the sling and then back to holding her in the sling again after she's done eating. All that is about to become seamless! :)