Carrier Quiz – Result
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Stretchy Wrap
A stretchy wrap is a long piece of stretchy fabric, which gets wrapped around the caregiver and the baby. This type of wrap is great for newborns and young babies up to about 5 months old (although it can be worn for longer).
A stretchy wrap is right for you if:
- You have a newborn or young baby
- You would like a soft mouldable carrier
- You are not afraid to learn how to wrap
- You would like a carrier that fits different types of caregivers
- You like to pre-tie your wrap
A stretchy wrap is not suitable for:
- Outward-facing (baby is looking away from your body)
- Back carrying
- Carrying a toddler or young child
Ring Sling
A ring sling is a piece of woven wrap fabric, which has two rings attached at one end. This type of carrier is perfect for hip carrying a curious baby.
A ring sling is right for you if:
- You have a newborn or baby
- You would like a soft mouldable carrier
- You are happy to learn how to properly tighten a ring sling
- You would like a carrier that fits different types of caregivers
- You want to front carry and hip carry
- You want to quickly put your baby in and out of the carrier
A ring sling is not suitable for:
- Outward-facing (baby is looking away from your body)
- Back carrying
- Carrying a toddler or young child