Our Peanut Shell® baby slings are designed to fit the person wearing the sling. Sizing is based on your overall upper body size, torso length, personal preference and height. You will want the baby sling to fit snug but feel comfortable. With baby inside the sling, the baby should ride in line with your hip bones or above. As your baby grows you will use the variety of carrying positions all in the same sling.
The most important key to successful use of the Peanut Shell® baby sling is to first get the right size. Keep in mind that that even with all of our guidance the "correct" size sling is what safely works for you and your baby. Most people can wear 2 different sizes in our baby slings-as you can in clothes. There are many factors that affect sizing so don't hesitate to email us prior to ordering to let us help you find the size that will work best for you and your baby.
If you have a Peanut Shell® baby sling that is too big your baby will not feel secure and will ride too low on your body (lower than your hip bones). This is not only unsafe for your child but may also lead to back and/or shoulder discomfort. If the baby sling is too small you won't even be able to get the baby in or you will feel like you can't breathe. Keep in mind that the correct fit of the Peanut Shell® baby sling should feel snug with baby inside BUT you should be comfortable. If you are new to sling wearing, with the correct snug fit, you may even think it is too small.
Please use the information provided on this page to help you pick the correct size baby sling. You may also watch our video under "instructions" that will go over sizing. We have created our chart over time using our expertise that comes with fitting thousands of parents and have found it to be very accurate. However, as each person is shaped different, each person will have a personal preference cannot be accounted for. This chart is a suggestion and not a guarantee.
Please follow our instructions below:
Use the chart below to determine your approximate size.
With the baby inside the sling the lowest part of the sling should rest in line or ABOVE your hip bones.
See the illustration to the right for a guide to where the sling should lay. Remember that this is just a guideline, so go with what feels most comfortable to you.
The overall fit should be snug and baby may look squished but as long as you both are comfortable in the baby sling, then you have the right size. If baby does not seem happy in the baby sling, then get moving as most babies like to be moving around. You can also try putting a rolled receiving blanket under your baby to prop him up until he has better head control. Be sure baby's chin is not pinned against his chest.
If you still need help watch our videos under "instructions" or email us at orders@thepeanutshell.com
