Top 6 Best Ring Sling Baby Carriers for 2026

Wondering what is the best ring sling baby carrier for you? You're in the right place, in this blog we will look at why a ring sling may be the best choice of baby carrier for you and give you a few pointers to help you choose the right one. From the best for newborns to choosing the best for hot and cold weather.

Why Choose a Ring Sling Over Other Types of Carriers

Feature	Why a Ring Sling Stands Out
Quick & Easy to Use	With a low learning curve, ring slings are an easy baby carriers to put on and adjust, perfect for parents new to babywearing.
Comfortable for Parent & Baby	Adjustable fabric spreads weight evenly across your shoulder and back, making ring slings comfortable for short and longer carries.
Grows With Your Baby	Suitable from newborn through toddlerhood, ring slings adapt as your baby grows with front carries for newborns, hip carries for older babies.
Perfect for On-the-Go	Compact and lightweight, ring slings are easy to pack and ideal for quick ups and downs when out and about.
Secure & Supportive	The fabric is threaded through strong rings, and your baby’s weight creates tension that locks the sling securely in place.

Best Ring Sling For Newborns

When wearing a newborn you are looking for something that is gentle on their delicate skin and isn’t too bulky. With just one layer of fabric wrapped around your baby a ring sling is a great option.

One of our top picks would be Nano Peekaboo! The fabric is soft and will mould around your newborn, keeping them safe and close to you.

Best Ring Sling For Toddlers 

People often overlook ring slings for toddler wearing; however, these slings provide a quick and easy solution to little tired legs that pop up but quickly desire to be down again.

You can use the same carrier from newborn to toddler, however, as your baby gets heavier, you may be looking for the added support that the blend of fabric can offer.

Puffins Arisaig is a lovely toddler ring sling. Your will not only love the pattern but also appreciate the fabric woven with a Hyrid weave technique, which provides you with stength and wonderful support for bigger kids. This weaving technique use finer yarns in the weft and but more of them, this results in a fabric that feels light, but dense, and can be great for heavier babies as it is very supportive.

Best Ring Sling For Breastfeeding 

Carrying helps to make breastfeeding easier on the go and ring slings are a great option. They are easy to loosen and then tighten again safely - Laurna shows you how to in this video! Laurna is an experienced Carrying Consultant in the Scottish Highlands and shares her safety advice in this video too.

Please note; Using a sling or carrier for breastfeeding is not hands free - you must always use one hand to support baby’s head.

We'd recommend using a soft sling that glides well through the rings, and something that you can wash easily is also a good idea. We would recommend Starry Night Gold Dust. It is one of our classic patterns and a much-loved colourway. Plus, the blend is a great one for taking you right through to toddlerhood.

Best For Travelling 

Ring slings are a firm favourite among many parents for travelling, especially through airports. They pack up small, are easy to put on and take off, and are comfy to wear when sitting down.

Our top pick would be easy care, something like our Matrix Aura ring sling. This blend is also lovely for warm weather as well as a cooler holiday. 

If you are going somewhere particularly hot choosing a lightweight blend will help keep you both cool, just like Starry Night Ocean. 

Best Ring Sling For All Occasions

We tend to call these our great all-rounders! Sometimes you just want a sling that is going to cover all bases.

Easy-care doesn't mean you have to compromise on looks. Starry Night Brew is a beautiful jewel toned sling with two colours of weft in bamboo and cotton. The fabric is great for all ages, offering a soft and moldable feel in hand while also possessing strength and support.

Best Ring Sling For The Lord of the Rings™ Fan

A range of Middle-earth™ inspired slings are available to choose from, so it's only appropriate that we include one in this guide. Choosing your favourite design is part of the fun but this is a firm customer favourite!

Realm of Middle-earth™ Ink depicts the land of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings. From Mordor to The Lonely Mountain, the Belegaer sea to Forodwaith. 

Why Choose an Oscha Ring Sling?

Oscha have specialized in woven baby slings and carriers since 2010. A family run business, Oscha ring slings are made by parents for parents. All woven in the UK and hand-crafted in Scotland from natural and organic yarns. Oscha's are truly special baby carriers with a focus on your comfort and timeless design.