Dear SlingLady,
Back when I had my son, Maya Wraps only had one size. Sadly, I lost that sling so now that I’m expected my second baby, I’m looking for another Maya. The sizing instructions indicate I’m a medium, but I’m tall (5’9) and wondering whether I should get a Large instead. Why are there even sizes – aren’t ring slings totally adjustable?
– Maya Lover
Dear M.L.
Everything seems more complicated these days, doesn’t it? You are correct that ring slings are adjustable and that Mayas are completely adjustable (since the rails are unpadded). The only difference between the sizing is a few extra inches of material. So what you want to consider is how much length you like in the tail of your sling. Some people love a long, flowy tail, which is both pretty and useful for covering up baby from the sun and when nursing, etc. Other people prefer a shorter tail, and may even wrap the tail around the rings to get it out of the way. Since you are taller, you’d probably want to choose between the Medium (if you like an average-short tail) and the Large (if you’d like a longer tail).
I love this picture from Maya Wrap, since it demonstrates the different sizes on the same model:
Cheers,
The SlingLady
