{"product_id":"swan-linen-sling","title":"Swan - Linen Sling","description":"\u003cdiv data-birch-description=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring sling is made from breathable 100% linen and designed for quick, ergonomic babywearing on the front or hip. It is recommended for babies 0 to 36 months and meets the ASTM F2907 standard for full-term babies up to 35 lbs, with WildBird noting that caregivers should always consider their baby's size and readiness for a safe, comfortable fit. It has also been acknowledged as \"Hip-Healthy\" by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe linen fabric is woven from European linen fibers, pre-washed and softened before sale, and becomes softer with each use and wash. It is dyed using low-impact dyes. The metal rings are sewn into the sling and are not interchangeable. 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 dry flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sling is fully adjustable, lightweight, and folds compactly, making it easy to carry on the go; it can also double as a sunshade, nursing cover, or blanket. Before each use, knots, rings, and adjustments should be checked to make sure everything is secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from breathable 100% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and compact, folds for easy carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan double as a sunshade, nursing cover, or blanket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven from European linen fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-washed and softened, continues softening with use and washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyed with low-impact dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand or machine washable on gentle cycle, hang dry or dry flat\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\u003eWorn on the front or hip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal rings are sewn into the sling and not interchangeable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully adjustable fit\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: 92\/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\"\u003eAge Range\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\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeets ASTM F2907 standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHip Health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcknowledged as 'Hip-Healthy' by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand or machine wash gentle cycle in cool water, unthread rings before washing, hang dry or dry flat\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\u003eThe sling's instructions walk through the T.I.C.K.S. rule in detail, specifying baby should be close enough to kiss, nose and mouth visible, chin off chest, and seated in a deep hammock-like seat with knees higher than bottom. This is a ring sling carry, not a bag-style enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Standard Compliance — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sling is stated to meet ASTM F2907 for full-term babies up to 35 lbs, and WildBird confirms it is CPSIA and ASTM compliant as a Baby Carrier Industry Alliance member. The applicable sling-carrier standard is named directly for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHip-Healthy Design — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildBird states this sling is acknowledged as Hip-Healthy by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, and the instruction booklet directs caregivers to seat baby with knees higher than bottom and knees tucked into the kneepits, consistent with M-position support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrier Textile Chemistry — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe linen fabric used in this sling is OEKO-TEX certified, a named certification an independent roundup also lists as a feature of WildBird's products. The sling has no foam padding, so the chemistry question is scoped to the fabric and dye alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecall History — 97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe queried the CPSC recall database directly across its full 1973-2026 corpus and found no record naming WildBird in any role. The search covers comparable product classes like strollers and cribs, confirming the clean result reflects the brand's absence, not a gap in the data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Load Integrity — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildBird states the sling is made from high-quality aluminum rings sewn permanently into the fabric, with a published weight limit of 35 lbs, and instructs checking seams, rings and fabric for wear before each use. The extensive review corpus shows no pattern of buckle, ring or seam failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextile \u0026amp; Foam Chemistry — 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe linen fabric is dyed with low-impact dyes kind to skin, but no PFAS-free or flame-retardant-free declaration is made for this sling, and no method or test result accompanies the dye claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Credibility — 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildBird states it is CPSIA and ASTM compliant and is a member of the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance. The linen sling itself is also OEKO-TEX certified, a named certification the brand asserts for its ring sling fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Support — 91\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sling is named as 100% natural European linen, woven, pre-washed and softened, with full care instructions, and is manufactured in China. Materials and manufacturing location are disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WildBird","offers":[{"title":"Standard 74\" \/ Black","offer_id":45933586448450,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-74B","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard 74\" \/ Bronze","offer_id":45933586481218,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-74Z","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard 74\" \/ Gold","offer_id":45933586513986,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-74G","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard 74\" \/ Silver","offer_id":45933586546754,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-74S","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long 90\" \/ Black","offer_id":45933586579522,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-90B","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long 90\" \/ Bronze","offer_id":45933586612290,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-90Z","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long 90\" \/ Gold","offer_id":45933586645058,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-90G","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Long 90\" \/ Silver","offer_id":45933586677826,"sku":"RS-LPT-Swan-90S","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0761\/7858\/files\/1.swan-sling-1.jpg?v=1794250662","url":"https:\/\/www.birchstore.com\/products\/swan-linen-sling","provider":"Birch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}