CARLA'S BRA SIZE (EXAMPLE)

Pre-pregnancy

Pregnancy

2 to 4 days after birth

After 2 1/2 to 3 months of nursing

36B

38C - 38D

gradual decrease in cup size

Petite



Regular



Long




Extra Long

Available upon request*

5'3" (1.6 m) and under; OR
120 lb (54.5 kg) and under;
frame structure above waist: small-boned, slim or petite

5'3" to 6' (1.6 m to 1.83 m); OR
120 lb to 180 lb (54.5 kg to 82 kg);
frame structure above waist: average
 
over 6' (1.83 m); OR
180 lb to 250 lb (82 kg to 113.5 kg);
frame structure above waist: broad shouldered, broad chest, large bust

over 5'10" (1.78 m) AND over 250 lb (113.5 kg)

Combination-size slings are available to fit two caregivers who, using the above chart, are one sling-size apart. For example, a long-regular combination is made to fit a person who would fit a Regular and a person who would fit a Large. The combined sizes can only be one size apart and are: Regular-Petite, Long-Regular and Extralong-Long.

If the caregivers using the sling are more than one size apart, we recommend either two slings (one for each size) OR one sling in the size to fit the person who will use the sling most.

To make a combination-size sling, we take the largest size of the two sizes ordered and shorten the side rails. This allows the larger partner appropriate sling length and the smaller partner the ability to tighten the sling adequately. The drawback is that the larger partner may miss some of the siderail padding, particularly when using the cradle position.

For twins, we recommend a sling fitted to each caregiver, in other words, no combination-size sling. Generally, depending on their size, twins can be carried together in one sling for the first 12 weeks. If you plan on wearing both twins in one sling and are in the upper half of your size category, we suggest going with the next size up. For example, if you are 5' 10" and and 165 lb, you would be most comfortable wearing your twins in a Long sling.

Still unsure what size to order? Telephone us or send an email describing your height and weight and we will help you choose the best size.

*Extra Petite: If you would describe yourself as an extra small person above the waist, then you may qualify for an Extra-Petite sling. For example, a person of 5'2" and 115 lb would, according to the Heart to Heart Sling Sizing Guide, take a Petite sling, but if that person wears size XS tops, carrying much of his/her weight below the waist, then an Extra-Petite sling would be a better fit.