{"product_id":"desert-lark-linen-sling","title":"Linen Sling","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Desert Lark Linen Sling is a ring sling built for quick, hands-free babywearing on the front or hip. It is designed for babies from 0 to 36 months and up to 35 lbs, and it meets the ASTM F2907 standard for full-term babies in that weight range. The sling has been acknowledged as Hip-Healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is 100% natural linen woven from European linen fibers, pre-washed and softened so it continues to soften with use and washing. It is dyed with low-impact dyes. The metal rings are sewn into the sling and are not interchangeable. The sling is manufactured in China. For care, wash separately or with like colors in cool water by hand or on a gentle machine cycle, unthreading the sling first, then hang dry or lay flat to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond babywearing, the sling folds compactly and can double as a sunshade, nursing cover, or blanket, making it easy to carry along for everyday outings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% natural linen woven with European linen fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-washed and softened fabric that gets softer with each wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyed using low-impact dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathable, lightweight linen construction for everyday carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolds compactly and can double as a sunshade, nursing cover, or blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn on the front or hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand or machine washable on gentle cycle in cool water, unthreaded before washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledged as Hip-Healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeets ASTM F2907 standard for full-term babies up to 35 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal rings are sewn in and not interchangeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrustScore is Birch's proprietary rating, from 0 to 100, built from 50+ signals that reflect what actually matters to parents — safety, materials, recalls, certifications and quality. We don't take paid placements or sponsored rankings, so a score is never influenced by who pays to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product's TrustScore: \u003cstrong\u003e91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e — weighted across 9 criteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirway \u0026amp; Positioning Safety: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Standard Compliance: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHip-Healthy Design: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier Textile Chemistry: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecall History: 97\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural Load Integrity: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry: 85\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification Credibility: 92\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support: 91\/100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural linen (European linen fibers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended Age\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 36 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight Limit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSafety Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets ASTM F2907 for full-term babies up to 35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand or machine wash on gentle cycle in cool water; unthread before washing; hang or lay flat to dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPSIA and ASTM compliant; WildBird is a member of the BCIA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3040\/7690\/files\/Ring_Sling_Instruction_Booklet.pdf?v=1747850231\"\u003eInstruction Booklet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrustScore breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take what's most important for a product to determine the TrustScore. Here's our research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirway \u0026amp; Positioning Safety — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildBird documents TICKS-consistent positioning for this sling, instructing that baby's head and airways sit above the top panel, nose and mouth stay visible, and the carry is close enough to kiss, with a full instruction booklet and tutorials to reinforce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Standard Compliance — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sling meets the ASTM F2907 standard for full-term babies up to 35 lbs, the standard specific to sling carriers, and WildBird confirms general CPSIA and ASTM compliance as a Baby Carrier Industry Alliance member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHip-Healthy Design — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sling carries the International Hip Dysplasia Institute's Hip-Healthy designation, and the instruction booklet directs caregivers to seat baby with knees higher than the bottom in a deep, hammock-like seat consistent with M-position support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Textile Chemistry — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sling has no foam padding, so chemistry here is the linen fabric alone. WildBird describes it as dyed with low-impact dyes gentle on baby's skin, and a third-party roundup separately names OEKO-TEX certification for the brand's products, though no scope statement ties that specifically to this sling's linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the CPSC recall database directly (10,082 records, 1973-2026) and found no recall filed against WildBird in any role, at any date. The brand also publishes a general transparency commitment around sourcing and manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Load Integrity — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildBird states a 35 lb weight limit meeting ASTM F2907 and describes the hardware as high-quality aluminum rings, sewn in rather than interchangeable; the review corpus is clean of buckle, ring or seam failure reports over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sling has no foam padding, so this criterion is graded on fabric chemistry alone: the linen is dyed with low-impact dyes, kinder to skin and the planet, but no named chemical standard or test method is given for this specific fabric claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sling is stated to meet ASTM F2907 for full-term babies up to 35 lbs, and WildBird states it is CPSIA and ASTM compliant as a member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance. The IHDI Hip-Healthy designation is also named for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fabric is named and sourced (100% natural linen, European fibers, manufactured in China), dyed with low-impact dyes, and the brand publishes a 1-year limited warranty on this carrier along with free babywearing education and troubleshooting support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WildBird","offers":[{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Standard 74\" \/ Black","offer_id":45933587890242,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-74B","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Standard 74\" \/ Bronze","offer_id":45933587923010,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-74Z","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Standard 74\" \/ Gold","offer_id":45933587955778,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-74G","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Standard 74\" \/ Silver","offer_id":45933587988546,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-74S","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Long 90\" \/ Black","offer_id":45933588021314,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-90B","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Long 90\" \/ Bronze","offer_id":45933588054082,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-90Z","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Long 90\" \/ Gold","offer_id":45933588086850,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-90G","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Desert Lark \/ Long 90\" \/ Silver","offer_id":45933588119618,"sku":"RS-LTC-DesertLark-90S","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/1.desert-lark-sling-1.jpg?v=1794250662","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/es\/products\/desert-lark-linen-sling","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}