Nalakai Baby Sling Carrier - Bamboo and Linen Baby Wrap Carrier for Newborn and Toddler

Absolutely love this sling! I previously hired a different make of ring sling and I couldn't get on with it... I was about to give up on ring slings until someone recommended this one to me. So I took a risk and this sling is AMAZING ! it's so easy to put on. Baby feels super secure. He's so happy and content in it. I can breastfeed so easily in this sling too and neither of us get overheated. I even carried my almost 4 year old around in it with no issues. My husband really likes it as well. Loads of videos on their YouTube channel to help if you're not sure how to use a ring sling. So glad I purchased!!

Pretty and comfortable ring sling. The instructions enclosed are not the clearest for someone who has never used a ring sling but found plenty of videos online to teach me how to use it. Easy to pop on when you need hands free with your little one. My 3 month old loves it and falls asleep in minutes. She doesn't get too hot either which is nice - the fabric is breathable. Definitely recommended!

I found it loosened when walking and wasn't the most comfortable on my back, if I tightened the bit under babys bottom it felt like I'd digged in his legs. I'm not new to sling wraps and don't feel like there's anything I could have done different, I just didn't feel that baby was safe it it and it just didn't work for us, so returned it.

I’ve heard wonderful things about this. I wanted it to work for me. But you really have to work with it and learn how it works. I have a one and a half year old and a newborn who doesn’t like to be set down. So if you have the time to learn it could be great. I do not so I returned it for one that I understood better.

Pura Vida ring slings are a bamboo linen blend sling sold on Amazon. Prior to this sling, I had never purchased or received a sling from anywhere other than directly from the babywearing company so I was not sure what to expect ordering off Amazon. I wanted to try Pura Vida as I have had a number of my followers on Instagram message me saying “I’ve been following you forever and I love your slinging and I decided I need one for a trip I leave on in 2 days” and obviously Amazon Prime next day or two day shipping is gonna be the way to go unless they want to shell out the big bucks for expedited shipping from a retailer. I live in Portland, Oregon - near a number of Amazon warehouses and so I ordered my sling at 10am and it arrived just after 3pm the same day. In true Amazon fashion, the sling arrived in a box about 5 times too big and was also wrapped in plastic around the dust bag as well as around the sling itself. The wasteful packaging was a bit of a bummer but I suppose using Amazon as a distributor you want to keep your product as “fresh and clean” as possible so perhaps that’s the motivation.Two fun and unique things about Pura Vida:1. Pura Vida slings have a pocket in the tail which can be used to tuck a baby or caregiver item in for quick access while wearing.2. Pura Vida donates 5 percent of profits to CEPIA in Costa Rica where they are based. From CEPIA website “CEPIA stands for Culture, Education and Psychology for Infants and Adolescents and is a Costa Rican nationally accredited non-profit organization that seeks to promote culture, health, sports and education for children and teenagers and their families from poor backgrounds in the communities of Guanacaste, Costa Rica.”All ring slings are safety tested from 8 to 35 pounds but many caregivers wear past this weight. My son is 2.5 and 34 pounds - bamboo is a fabric with a bit of stretch and a super soft feel. I was comfortable in this sling for a quick trip but would probably grab a different sling for longer wears with a child his size. Bamboo can get a bad rap as “slipping” - that is not staying put in the rings once the child is in and secured. Bamboo doesn’t really slip but it will find any slack or loose fabric in the sling and allow the child’s weight to fall into that slack making it seem like it’s slipping. This can easily be remedied by taking an extra 30 seconds to walk the fabric around to the rings and be sure the fabric is flat across the wearers back for a good fit. The stretch to the bamboo makes the sling very easy to adjust for a good fit even for new wearers.This sling can be machine washed with detergent with no optical brighteners and should only be air dried to prevent shrinking.Pura Vida slings come in one length and one ring color option per colorway. I didn’t see any indication of a long length option on any colors. They offer a number of colors including some beautiful dip dye options - I received Storm Cloud.Pura Vida slings can be purchased on Amazon for $65-70 depending on the color way. There are often additional coupons you can select to take another 5-10 percent off at checkout.Thank you Pura Vida for gifting me this sling for review. I feel confident in suggesting this as an option for caregivers who need a sling next day or are looking to specifically purchase or register on Amazon.

My spoiled puppy approves. ❤️

I have been baby wearing for 5 years now & have used a Tula, Baby Ktan, Moby, & this ring sling - the ring sling is by far my favorite and was no doubt my baby’s favorite. Soft yet strong fabric & he loved the way he could snuggle up to me & feel snug against my body. I felt like I could get him in more & better positions with this sling than I could the others. I wore my him around in this until he was well over a year old. He’s a hip rider who likes to hang out there & watch me cook or do things around the house & this was perfect to keep my hands free & do the things I needed. So many different positions and I never felt like he was going anywhere. Easy to learn to thread it & use from the sellers instructional videos. It was great to nurse him in & I LOVE the pocket I never knew I needed! Overall I’m super happy with this sling & I loved it so much I bought one as a gift for a pregnant friend. If you love ring slings you will LOVE this one. If you’re new to ring slings or baby wearing you will LOVE this one! Do yourself a favor & get one.😉

We love our ring sling!! It is so nicely made, the fabric is super durable yet so soft. I live in the SoCal desert, so I chose this one over a pure linen sling so that it wouldn't make us sweat like crazy, the bamboo linen blend definitely delivered on softness and breathability. The rings are solid, not welded so no worries about them breaking. Very solid stitching throughout. This was my first time ever buying and using a ring sling so I did tons of research before choosing this one and I am so glad I did. I read about the excellent customer service from the company and the fact that part of your purchase cost goes to a good cause and that means a lot to me. The owner Anne emailed me personally within hours of placing my order to offer any assistance needed, talk about next level professional, personable service! Her video tutorials on YouTube made it very easy to figure out how to use the sling. We nailed it on the first day. The best part? My baby loves it. He fell asleep in it the first time going in it!! I have a baby that wants to be held 24/7 and has not liked the many other carriers and wraps we have tried, I was taking a leap of faith that the ring sling would be the Goldie Locks of baby wearing, and yes it is just right! Life changing for me and my little "hip rider" lol Mommy can get stuff done, baby is happy. Best money spent!!