The sizes

We produce the DIDYMOS baby-slings in 7 sizes. The sling-length you'll need depends mainly on the carrying method you are choosing. Apart from that your own size is of some relevance, too. Size 2 is suitable for the "cradle" or "hip-carry" method, size 3 for the "rucksack", size 4 for the "kangaroo-carry", size 5 for the "cross-carry" and size 6 or 7 for the "wrap-cross-carry". In other words, if your own body size is no more than 14 you can use sling size 6 for all carrying methods. From body size 14 (GB) / 12 (US) you are better off with sling size 7.


Size:
length (approx.):		 2
270 cm 		3
320 cm 		4
370 cm 		5
420 cm 		6
470 cm 		7
520 cm
cradle yes yes yes yes yes yes
hip-carry yes yes yes yes yes yes
cross cradle   yes yes yes yes yes
rucksack carry   yes yes yes yes yes
hip-cross carry     yes yes yes yes
kangaroo carry     yes yes yes yes
cross carry       ? yes yes
wrap-cross-carry         ? yes
wrap-cross-carry variation         ? yes
rucksack variation         ? yes
? = up to body size 12 (US) / 14 (GB)      yes = for every size    
the length in cm      
The DIDYMOS slings have the shape of a parallelogram.
This gives you a little bit of extra sling to tie the knot with and it's looking better.
Untreated cotton will shrink a bit in the first wash. Because of this your DIDYMOS sling is a few centimeters longer than indicated. With this extra of cloth we guarantee you the exact size even after washing it.

It is often the case that the mother is much smaller than the father. We advise you in this case to choose a shorter sling. The father won't be able to tie all the tying methods, but at least the mother won't have to wrap herself into a sling that's far too long.



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