Help! I want a pouch sling and I don’t know what size to get!
I want a Hotsling:
Hotslings sizes are based on a couple of things: your bra size,
t-shirt size, and measurement, in inches, from top of the shoulder to
hip bone. You might fit into more than one category, uh oh, now what?
Well, if you’re anything like me, you own 15 pair of jeans in 13
different sizes, and they all fit (more or less). Slings are similar.
For example, I can wear a size 2 or a size 3, but the 2 is a very snug,
tight fit while the 3 is a little looser.
The middle shade of purple is where the sling will be most comfortable for you, and safest for baby.
I want a Peanut Shell:
Suggested Size Chart
|
S |
M |
L |
XL |
Shoulder to hip
measurement |
23″ - 24″ |
25″ - 26″ |
27″ - 29″ |
30″ - 34″ |
Above chest
(inches) |
30″ - 35″ |
35″ - 38″ |
39″ - 42″ |
43″ - 48″ |
Example height
& body types |
petite to average or short |
average or tall & thin |
tall & average or shorter and full |
Full Figure or tall and full |
| Possible cup size |
can be any |
can be any |
can be any |
C-D or More |
| T-Shirt Size |
XS-S |
M-L |
L-XL |
XL-XXXL |
Size Comparison
| Falling into 2 size categories? Here are the reasons to order the smaller size |
Falling into 2 size categories? Here are the reasons to order the larger size |
| You know you want a snug higher carry |
You think you want a little wiggle room |
| You are ordering a micro-fleece sling |
You are ordering a cotton stretch sling or reversible sling |
| You carry your weight in your lower body or have narrow shoulders |
You carry your weight above your waist or have broad shoulders/back |
| You have a short torso |
You have a long torso |
| You are shorter (under 5′6″) |
You are tall (over 5′8″) |
| You will begin wearing your sling with a newborn or an older baby/toddler |
You will begin wearing your pouch with an infant (2-7 months) |
| You have a small bust |
You have a larger to full-figured bust |
| You will mostly be wearing lightweight clothing (tank tops, t-shirts, etc.) with the sling |
You will mostly be wearing heavier clothing (sweaters, sweatshirts, etc) with the sling |
| You are pregnant and in the later half of your pregnancy (end of 2nd trimester or 3rd trimester) |
You are in the beginning of your pregnancy (up to end of 1st trimester) |
Does my sling fit?
Is my Hotsling/Peanut Shell too big?
-It’s really easy to get the baby in
-It feels like the baby is going to fall out (eek! bad idea!)
-You feel like you have to keep a hand on the baby
-The sling, with baby in, rides lower than your hip bone
-Your back aches
-Sling feels like it’s slipping off your shoulder
Is my Hotsling/Peanut Shell too small?
-It’s really hard to get the baby in (I mean really hard)
-Once the baby is in, you feel like you’re wearing a straightjacket
-Leaves serious marks on baby’s legs and back
-Remember that what we think looks like squashed, baby thinks is comfy.
Contrary to popular belief, baby’s are often comfiest in confined,
womblike, swaddled situations.
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