WildBird Linen Ring Sling

The quickest carrier on this list once you have it down: slip it over your head, sit your baby in the pouch, pull the tail through the rings to snug it up, and you are ready. That makes a ring sling the natural pick for quick trips, nursing on the go and the up-down, up-down toddler stage. WildBird's linen grips well enough to hold the adjustment and softens with every wash. Sizing is simple, with a Standard 74-inch length for most wearers and a Long 90-inch one for plus-size or tall parents. The honest drawback is support: the sling crosses one shoulder, and WildBird itself says ring slings give less shoulder and lumbar support than other carriers, so it suits short stretches rather than a long day out.