There are a couple of tricks to getting a ring sling on, but once you get the hang of them, they are quick and easy to use. They work really well with newborns, with nosy babies who want to look around, and will last you well into toddlerhood, too. They do tend to distribute a baby’s weight a bit unevenly, as they only go over one shoulder, so if you have any back or joint issues, this may not work for you.