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how to make a baby wrap carrier

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julybride
julybride Posts: 205 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Okay achallenge for the old style forum... I'm having a baby in 10 weeks and after researching slings and baby carriers i have come across numberous sites for natural child rearing and they describe the pieces of fabric they use to tie babies into a carrying position including using bed sheets!!! c

... some of the manufactured ones i have seen to buy are £35+

i have hunted for a pattern but i'm not having much luck... just wondered if anyone knows what size of fabric i would need? Apparently 90% cotton 10% lycra is a good materiel but can't find the right size.

Has anyone made a sling or carrier and do they have any advice?
julybride



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  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    http://www.mammasmilk.com/pages/makeyourown.php

    One I have saved, don't know if that is what you are looking for
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • mummy_dumpling
    mummy_dumpling Posts: 235 Forumite
    https://www.thebabywearer.com links to instructions and advice on using baby slings - has forums inc a DIY one

    https://www.wearyourbaby.org excellent advice on making wraparound baby slings

    https://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/ excellent instructions for making lots of different baby slings - ring slings and pouches and carriers with straps - recommended

    https://www.bigmamaslings.co.uk you can buy rings for making sling rings from here

    hth :D

    ps if you decide to buy used then try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKbabywearingSWAP/ for preloved carriers
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  • julybride
    julybride Posts: 205 Forumite
    You've just saved me £40 :-)
    julybride



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  • sethsgran
    sethsgran Posts: 2,855 Forumite
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    Hi just found this thread does anyone have any other patterns for slings they could recommend. I like the idea of making a pouch style but I need one that can be adjusted as both my sons are to be dads soon and they are both 12in taller than their wives, not sure about rings are they safe enough for big babies???
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  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Doesn't post #3 in this thread help?
    Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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  • sethsgran
    sethsgran Posts: 2,855 Forumite
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    I have already checked them out and I'm not sure if they are what I'm looking for:)
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  • moo2moo
    moo2moo Posts: 4,694 Forumite
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    We used them in Zambia. Called a [SIZE=-1]Chitenge. Basically a piece of fabric, any fabric, even a rectangular table cloth would do..

    Lean forward, place baby on back. Alteratively place baby on hip or on front wrap chitenge round and tie a double knot. Used to carry kids up to age 6. Very comfy.
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  • JoJoB
    JoJoB Posts: 2,080 Forumite
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    Does anyone know of a place to buy cheap hug a bub slings? This is the one i have set my heart on but i keep getting outbid on ebay. Would love to make my own but haven't the confidence, afraid baby will fall out!
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  • squashy
    squashy Posts: 951 Forumite
    join your local group and try before you buy, they have advice sessions and a sling lending library.

    www.slingmeet.co.uk
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