Safe Babywearing

All slings in the TAP Sling Library are free from known defects and have not been recalled.

Safe babywearing guidelines are available at Babywearing International. Please click on each sling's name below to link to manufacturer websites for specific safety and wearing instructions.


Sling Library Contents



  Wraparound Sling  Ring Sling  Pouch Sling  Mei Tai  Soft Structured Carrier
 Safe for newborn  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Newborn must face inward; Ergo requires infant insert
 Comfortable for 20+ lbs.  Yes  No  No  Yes  Yes
 Fast on/off  No  Yes   Yes  No  Yes
 Easy on/off  With practice  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes
 Easily shared among caregivers  Yes  Yes  No  Yes  Yes



Wraparound Slings
  • Excellent for newborns
  • Nursing is discreet
  • Baby's weight is distributed comfortably
  • Long fabric can be cumbersome
  • Learning to tie the sling may take practice
  • Can be hot in the summer
 Sling  Size  Color
 Moby  One size  Lavender
 Moby-D  One size  Navy w/ gray fleece panel



Ring Slings
  • Excellent for newborns
  • Nursing is discreet
  • Easy to put on
  • Easily adjusted
  • Baby's weight may feel heavier on one shoulder
 Sling  Size  Color  Padded?
 Maya (DVD available)  Medium  Red w/ colored stripes  No
 Li'l Bugger Snugger (DVD available)  Tall  Blue & green  No
 Over the Shoulder Baby Holder  Large  Blue  Yes
 NoJo  One size  Gray  Yes
 NoJo  One size  Blue  Yes
 SlingEzee  Regular  Black w/ white checks  Yes
 SlingEzee  Regular  Blue  Yes 
 SlingEzee  XLong  Tan  Yes
 SlingEzee  Petite  Blue plaid  Yes
 SlingEzee  Petite  Blue beach  Yes
 SlingEzee  Petite  White w/ flowers  Yes



Pouch Slings
  • Can be used for a newborn
  • Very compact to carry in a diaper bag or suitcase
  • Easy to put on
  • Baby's weight may feel heavier on one shoulder
  • Sling must fit adult, so less easily shared among caregivers
 Sling  Size  Color  Padded?
 Slingling  Small/Medium  Multicolored  No
 Hotsling  Medium/Large  Multicolored  Yes



Mei Tais
  • Excellent for newborns
  • Very comfortable option when child weighs 20+ pounds
  • Child's weight is evenly distributed
  • Easily shared among caregivers
  • Sling is retied every time it is worn
 Sling  Size  Color
 Mei Tai  One size  Brown



Soft Structured Carriers
  • Newborn has adequate neck support when facing inward
  • Very comfortable option when child weighs 20+ pounds
  • Child's weight is evenly distributed
  • Ergo carriers allow for discreet nursing but also require an infant insert for newborns
 Sling  Size  Color
 Ergo (DVD available)  One size  Camel
 Ergo Heart2Heart Infant Insert One size Blush beige
 Baby Bjorn  One size  Black
 Baby Bjorn  One size  Black
 Baby Bjorn    One size  Navy blue w/ plaid
 Snugli  One size  Blue
 Snugli  One size  Tan
 Infantino Cozy Rider  One size  Navy blue
 First Journey Baby Trekker  One size  Navy blue
 Sutemi Pack  One size  Black
 Sutemi Pack  One size  Black