Unlike other carriers, maya ring slings have no complicated snaps, buckles, or ties to fiddle with and can be worn in a variety of positions; newborn, infant, outward-facing, and hip carries. With an 8-inch wide lightly padded shoulder, this ring sling is the most beginner-friendly.The sleek padding cups the shoulder to sit flat with no bunching or digging at the neck .The patented lightly padded ring sling has our signature zippered pocket for all things you need within arms reach. Did you know each of our slings has been individually tested to 250 pounds and are compliant with and astm standards?. Sizing: standard – 73 inches (185 cm) long – 85 inches (216 cm) width – 31 inches (79 cm). Ring sling sizes do not correlate to clothing sizes; choose your size according to your desired tail length which is the only difference between sizes. The tail can be used as sun cover or for nursing; if you are using it as a nursing cover, the tail should reach mid-thigh.