Pouch Sizing
Sizing for your Gentle Nest pouch is as easy as 1-2-3!
Correct sizing is extremely important for a great pouch
wearing experience. We understand that many
women just don't fit perfectly into the Small-Medium-Large
categories, and so we offer a wide range of sizes to ensure you have
very close to a custom fit. Here's how to find your size:
- Grab a soft measuring tape and measure your shoulder to hip measurement.
- Check your measurements on the chart
below.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the Sizing FAQ.
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Your shoulder to hip
measurement is taken from the outside of the ball of your
shoulder to the top of the opposite hip, as shown in the diagram. Don't pull the tape measure tightly, just draw it gently across your body without allowing it any slack. Measure yourself standing in your normal, relaxed posture. If you don't have a tape measure, a piece of string or strip of paper and a ruler will do. |
|
Size |
1 - XS |
2 -
XS/S |
3 -
S |
4 -
S/M |
5 -
M |
6 -
M/L |
7 -
L |
| Shoulder
to Hip |
55-58cm |
59-61cm |
61-63cm |
64-66cm |
66-68cm |
69-71cm |
71-74 |
| T-shirt
size |
6-8 |
8-10 |
10-12 |
12-14 |
14-16 |
16-18 |
18+ |
| Height |
Under 150cm |
150-157cm |
157-163cm |
163-169cm |
169-175cm |
175-181cm |
181-187cm |
| Body
Type |
very short, very petite |
tall 8, petite to average 10, shorter 12 |
Taller 10 to average 12, shorter 14 |
Taller 12 to average 14, shorter 16 Mens S |
Taller 14 to average 16, shorter 18 Mens M |
taller 16 to average 18, shorter 20 Mens L |
taller and fuller figured Mens XL |
Sizing Faq
- But my measurements fall into two or more sizes!
- Can the pouch be worn by both me and my husband?
- Why are there so many pouch sizes?
- I'm not sure if I have the right size.
- Do the ring slings and mei tai have different sizes also?
- When I click on the drop-down menu, the size I need is missing!
- Do I need a different size
pouch when my baby gets bigger?
Generally, we recommend
that you order the size in between, or the
smaller of two sizes. If you're pregnant, use your
pre-pregnancy 'body type' and 't-shirt size' to find your size.
| Order
the smaller size if.... |
Order
the larger
size if.... |
| you are
pregnant and your tummy is adding to your shoulder and hip
measurement. This is usually an issue after the 5th month of
pregnancy. |
you're pregnant and have gained more than 20kg from your pre-pregnancy sizes. |
| you have a
small bust |
you have a very full bust (eg.DD+) |
| you have narrower
than average or sloping shoulders |
you have broad
shoulders |
| you prefer to carry
your baby higher than your navel |
you prefer to carry baby slightly lower than your navel (some men prefer this over a higher carry). |
| you are very short-waisted | you are tall with a
long torso |
Can the pouch be worn by
both me and my
husband?
Pouches are sized specifially to the wearer, so you may need different sized pouches. However, because different body types can wear the same size, quite a few couples find that they are able to share a pouch. Take your measurements as outlined above, and compare the outcomes for each of you in the sizing chart.
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Why are there so many pouch sizes?
Because we understand that people come in many shapes and sizes, and that small, medium and large are simply not good enough! Being sized specifically to the wearer, we believe it is important to offer the best possible fit for the most comfortable wearing experience. We have worked meticulously since our beginnings to ensure we have developed accurate and appropriate sizings. Because of this, you may find that two different sizes work equally well for you. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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Pouches are sized specifially to the wearer, so you may need different sized pouches. However, because different body types can wear the same size, quite a few couples find that they are able to share a pouch. Take your measurements as outlined above, and compare the outcomes for each of you in the sizing chart.
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Why are there so many pouch sizes?
Because we understand that people come in many shapes and sizes, and that small, medium and large are simply not good enough! Being sized specifically to the wearer, we believe it is important to offer the best possible fit for the most comfortable wearing experience. We have worked meticulously since our beginnings to ensure we have developed accurate and appropriate sizings. Because of this, you may find that two different sizes work equally well for you. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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I'm not sure if I have
the right pouch size.
Ideally, your baby should be just above or about level with your navel when in the sling. A nice high snug position will be most comfortable. If baby is too low, you'll find your back may become tired easily, or ache. This problem is usually overcome as soon as a smaller size is tried. While a snug pouch is often the most comfortable, if the pouch is too small, you may have difficulty putting it on, or getting baby into it. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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Do the ring slings and mei tai have different sizes also?
If you are on either end of the sizing scale, you may prefer a shorter or longer length ring sling, or shorter or longer straps on your mei tai. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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When I click on the drop-down menu, the size I need is missing!
Our stocks of certain patterns and sizes often sell quickly! Many items are in limited stock, so unless your size is listed in the drop-down menu, we are out of stock in that size.
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Do I need a different size pouch when my baby gets bigger?
Generally, if your pouch is a good snug fit when your baby is little, it will continue to be a good fit until your baby is too big to be carried. However, your comfort in the pouch is dependent upon correct sizing. If you lose or gain a considerable amount of weight, in particular above the waist, you may need a smaller or larger size pouch.
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Ideally, your baby should be just above or about level with your navel when in the sling. A nice high snug position will be most comfortable. If baby is too low, you'll find your back may become tired easily, or ache. This problem is usually overcome as soon as a smaller size is tried. While a snug pouch is often the most comfortable, if the pouch is too small, you may have difficulty putting it on, or getting baby into it. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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Do the ring slings and mei tai have different sizes also?
If you are on either end of the sizing scale, you may prefer a shorter or longer length ring sling, or shorter or longer straps on your mei tai. If you have any specific concerns about sizing, please contact us for further advice.
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When I click on the drop-down menu, the size I need is missing!
Our stocks of certain patterns and sizes often sell quickly! Many items are in limited stock, so unless your size is listed in the drop-down menu, we are out of stock in that size.
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Do I need a different size pouch when my baby gets bigger?
Generally, if your pouch is a good snug fit when your baby is little, it will continue to be a good fit until your baby is too big to be carried. However, your comfort in the pouch is dependent upon correct sizing. If you lose or gain a considerable amount of weight, in particular above the waist, you may need a smaller or larger size pouch.
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