Welcome to Second Womb Slings!

I make custom linen, cotton, and silk ring slings. I have a new inventory of beautiful fabrics! Fabric samples are available, free of charge, upon request.

Shop for:

• Basic linens ($40-45)
• Reversible linens ($50)
• Vintage ($70/set)
• Cotton batik ($50)
• Two-tone silk dupioni ($60)
• Reversible slings ($70)
• Miscellaneous fabrics ($40)
• Children's play slings ($15)
• Infant scale slings ($25)

I can also make a sling with fabric that you provide. Please consult my yardage and fabric requirements for more details.

Click here for more information about my slings and here for wearing instructions. Slings come in four different lengths. Consult the sling sizing chart to find what size you should order.

Shipping is $5 ($2/additional) to the U.S. or Canada. Outside North America shipping is $10 ($5/additional sling). 

Questions? Comments? Contact me at secondwomb@gmail.com.

Happy babywearing!

Think outside the bolt

This summer I bought a beautiful vintage linen tablecloth, thinking "I'll find a use for it someday." It was the wrong shape for my table, but I just had to buy it. The crisp, heavyweight linen was in pristine condition. I loved the embroidered details and the scalloped edges.

A few weeks ago, I realized what I was going to do with the tablecloth: make a sling! I cut the fabric to feature the embroidery and detailing. I had enough to make two mother-child sling sets. Here is the end result (I am wearing a medium length sling):

On the adult sling, the decorative edge goes along the top rail, then curves gently along the tail. On the child's sling, the decorative edge is at the bottom of the tail.

 Sold as a set for $70. Only 2 available.

If you've been wanting a ring sling, why not think outside the bolt? Use fabric from your wedding or bridesmaid's dresses. Give a beautiful curtain or wallhanging a second life. Scour thrift stores, garage sales, or consignment stores for table linens or vintage fabrics.

Sling sizing

What size sling should I order?
Second Womb Slings come in Small, Medium, Long, and Extra-Long. Sling sizes correspond roughly to women's shirt sizes. If you are undecided about the length, select the longer sling. We will shorten your sling, free of charge, at any time. See the chart below for finished sling lengths. (All lengths are approximate; some slings may shrink when washed).

Sling Size	Length	Women's Size	Men's Size
Small	68"	S	XS
Medium	74"	M	S
Long	80"	L	M
Extra-Long	86"	XL	L

Reversible linens

For two looks with only one fabric, select a reversible linen jacquard. You can wear these slings with either side out; the tail will show the contrasting side of the fabric. 100% linen.

Lavender Renaissance Linen Jacquard. $50.

Magenta Renaissance Linen Jacquard. $50

 

Limoges Hummingbird Linen Jacquard. $50.

 

 

Double-sided reversible slings

Can't decide on just one fabric for your sling? A reversible sling allows you to have two looks--and two fabrics--in just one sling.

Select batik and/or silk dupioni fabrics from my current inventory and design the sling of your dreams. Reversible slings are $70 for batik-silk or silk-silk combinations.

I can also make a custom reversible sling from two fabrics that you purchase and ship to me. Both fabrics must be lightweight and not too bulky. $35.

Custom ordered reversible sling in pomegranate batik & peacock silk dupioni.

Custom-ordered reversible sling in chocolate brown and robin's egg blue

Children's play slings

Branches on brown cotton printPurple textured cottonSlate, silver, and green stripes stretch cottonBlack linen blend with multicolored embroidered flowersWhite flowers on black linen blend. Flowers will be on the tail. Purple & green pintucked squares cottonPale blue-green cotton printDots on cream linen blend

Infant scale slings

The perfect gift for a midwife. Infant scale slings cradle the newborn while it is weighed. $25.

Infant scale slings are available in the following fabrics:

Ocean batik: Filigree leaves in turquoise and green on navy
Persimmon batik: 2-4" leaves in yellow, lavender, and orange on a mottled background of purple, coral, and red. Branches on brown cotton printPurple textured cottonWhite linen blend with embroidered flowers

Fabric specifications for custom slings

Whatever fabric you choose, it should be something woven rather than knit, non-stretchy, and not too slippery/silky.

One of my favorite fabrics is linen or a linen blend. I find that the looser weave of a linen fabric (as opposed to something like a dense cotton twill) gives just a little bit of stretch and makes the sling very comfortable.

Another really nice fabric, if you want something a bit more exotic looking, is silk dupioni, which has a nubby texture. Silk is lightweight, strong, and very durable. I especially like a two-tone dupioni woven with different colors of warp and weft, which makes it appear to change colors as you move. A dupioni's weave gives it enough "grip" so that it doesn't slip out of the rings. And even though silk has a reputation as a delicate fabric, it's actually machine washable.

You will see the back of the fabric on the tail, so select something that looks nice on both sides.

I will need 2 1/4 yards for a medium length sling, and 2 1/2 yards for a long one. Most people fit a medium length sling, but if, for example, you're married to a linebacker-sized guy, you'd probably want a longer sling.

I also need a spool of matching thread.

Basic linens

Red & pink striped linen: linen/rayon blend. $40.

Rose embroidered linen. This linen blend is embroidered with darker pink flowers. Linen/rayon blend. $40.

Crimson linen. Medium weight solid linen in a rich crimson dye. $45.

Moss striped linen: dark moss-green linen with woven gold stripes. $40.

Buy a coordinating child's play sling in white striped linen for $15. 

Midori linen. Fresh green medium weight fabric. 100% linen. $45.

Sky paisley jacquard. Pale sky blue and ivory linen are woven into a reversible paisley jacquard pattern. $45. 

Blue striped linen. Alternating stripes of blue and ivory linen. 100% linen. $45. 

Natural striped linen. Narrow white stripes approximately 1" apart contrast with natural undyed linen. 100% linen. $45. 

Narrow striped linen. Narrow white stripes (approximately 1/8" apart) alternate with a natural linen colored background. I would suggest either silver or bronze sling rings. Available only in medium or small lengths. Linen/rayon blend. $40.

Black striped linen.  Alternating stripes of black and ivory linen. 100% linen. $45.

 Brown linen blend with embroidered dots, bronze rings, and bronze decorative stitching. $40.

Silk dupioni fabrics

Turn heads with a two-toned silk dupioni sling. Silk dupioni is lightweight, durable, and machine washable. Cross threads are woven in two different colors, resulting in an iridescent fabric that shifts colors as you move. $60.

Can't decide on just one color? I can place a band of contrasting color on the tail of the sling.
Fabric samples available, free of charge, upon request.

Hot mango: cross threads are apricot & orange.
Amber sunrise: cross threads are gold & orange.
Daffodil: cross threads are yellow & ivory.Vividly Amber: cross threads are amber & green.
Peacock: sold out! cross threads are sunflower yellow & turquoise. Twilight: cross threads are black & grey green.
Lavender breeze: cross threads are lavender & teal blue.
Sweet potato: cross threads are rust & sienna brown.
Firey amber: cross threads are red & gold.
Peach adobe: cross threads are deep peach & tan.
Spring daisy: cross threads are gold & white.
Majestic apricot: cross threads are golden orange & purple.

Handprinted cotton batiks

These colorful cotton batik fabrics are handprinted and hand-dyed in Malaysia and Indonesia. Available in medium and long. $50.

Neon flash batik. Colorful zig-zags on a background of blue, purple, green, and yellow.
Pomegranate batik: red flowers on a mottled pink, blue and green background. Out of stock in adult sizes; child-size play slings still available ($15).
Chartreuse batik: dense flower outlines in bright blue and violet on chartreuse
Ocean batik: Filigree leaves in turquoise and green on navy
Persimmon batik: 2-4" leaves in yellow, lavender, and orange on a mottled background of purple, coral, and red. Out of stock in adult sizes; child-size play slings still available ($15).

Wearing instructions

Sakura Bloom, which sells high-end linen and silk slings, has a wonderful collection of how-to videos, from how to thread your sling to several different ways to carry your baby.

Zolowear, another source for ring slings, offers illustrations and videos showing you how to position the baby in different carries in a ring sling, depending on their age.

Mamatoto also has some instructions and photographs about how to thread, put on, and then place the baby in the sling. Also on the site are videos for wearing all kinds of slings (scroll down to find the ring sling videos).

I personally prefer a vertical carry with newborns. You place the baby upright inside the sling on your chest, legs and all--for the first 2 months or so they like to keep their legs folded in against their bodies. Babies love being carried upright, and with some head support from the top of the sling, they will happily sleep in that position.

Miscellaneous

 Lichen stretch cotton: pale gray stretch cotton with a hint of green. 97% cotton/3% spandex. $40.

Pink & green polyester jacquard. The warp and weft are different colors, resulting in a shimmery, iridescent appearance. The fabric is a stiffer weave, similar in texture to taffeta. The slings rings and decorative stitching are pink. $40.

About My Slings

Second Womb ring slings are adjustable to just about any size and shape. They adapt to a number of carries, from the newborn cradle hold, to a toddler hip carry. My ring slings are similar to Maya Wrap slings, but with a few improvements:

~ Instead of accordion folds (which only allow you to wear the sling on one shoulder), my slings have fan pleats. This lets you wear the sling on either shoulder.
~ I use aluminum rather than steel rings; they are much lighter weight and come in many different colors.
~ The fan pleats are aesthetically pleasing.
~ There is a row of stitching where the sling folds back over the rings. This holds the pleats in place when you wash the sling, so it will always look as nice as when you bought it.

A closeup of the fan pleats