Since 1996, Maya Wrap has become the gold standard in ring slings, used by celebrities and parents the world over. Now they are adding the Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling to their popular line. Many organic baby carrier options come only in earth tones. The Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling adds a much-needed burst of color and style with eye-catching prints and patterns.

If Maya Wraps have been so successful, why change anything? In creating the Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling, owner Susan Gmeiner said, "I take comfort in knowing this product will be better for baby and the environment." Pesticides are especially hazardous to babies because of their high metabolisms and low body weights. The Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling is made of only the highest-quality 100% organic cotton. The patterns are printed with low-impact, water-based dyes, so you can feel completely safe when your little one is gnawing on the edge of the Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling.

Gmeiner also said, "One of the main reasons I chose to create an organic product was to lower the usage of pesticides and chemicals in the environment." Buying a Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling supports the organic cotton industry, which makes every effort to lessen the environmental impact of conventional cotton farming practices. Cotton crops account for 25% of all the insecticides used globally every year. There are currently 400 pesticides currently on the market that have not been registered to determine if they cause cancer, birth defects or wildlife toxicity. [Reference: US EPA Pesticide Registration Progress Report, 1/93] And 15 pesticides currently in use are reproductive toxins, according to the California EPA. [Reference: After Silent Spring, NRDC, 6/93] In addition, organic farming practices use 50% less energy and reduce water pollution by 75%.

Like the original, the Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling has light padding in the shoulder for added comfort, but the edges are still unpadded, allowing for the easiest adjustment in a ring sling. The unpadded, open tail also doubles as a convenient nursing cover when nursing on-the-go.

The Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling allows you to wear newborns through toddlers in a variety of positions. The Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling includes a convenient built-in pocket that holds keys, a diaper, a cell-phone or whatever essentials you need to leave your bags in the car and head out truly hands-free. And when you need to fold up the Maya Wrap Organic Baby Sling, it compactly tucks into a diaper bag or purse until the next time it is needed.

To share a Maya Wrap Ring Sling between two people, size up to fit the larger person. Maya Wrap Ring Slings are completely adjustable, and a ring sling that is "too big" simply has a longer tail.