My little lady is 2 years old now, and too mobile and heavy to carry in any sort of wrap. She enjoys the Kelty pack only because she's carried high enough over our shoulders to not miss out on anything.
I've seen a lot of my friends with infants using this style of wrap- the Moby Wrap.
Isn't that sweet?! When my friend had her baby boy, I immediately knew what I was going to give her. Since these wraps seemed a bit spendy for what they actually are, I decided to make my own.
Here's all you need. Pencils ready...
~5-6 yards of fabric (I prefer jersey knit)
~Scissors
That's it! It's super easy, and my friends have gotten a TON of use out of them from church, to parks, to getting things done at home.
Step 1: Fold fabric in half lengthwise ("hotdog fold" for you educators out there)
Step 2: Cut along fold to make one looooong strip of up to 30" wide fabric.
The edges don't fray with the jersey knit (but do roll a bit), and it stretches nicely as you're doing the wrapping. Click here for directions on all the different wraps, and if you're giving this as a gift, be sure to print these off for the mommy so she'll know what the heck to do with all this fabric!
These wraps seem overwhelming to me and not secure. But everyone who uses them loves them! I guess I'm a wimp! This is just about the easiest homemade gift ever!!
ReplyDeleteI know, Sarah! Everyone who uses them can't say enough about them. I've never tried one, so I can't say what I think of them yet. Quite literally the easiest handmade gift you'll ever find.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this! My baby looooooves to be carried but my back is having a rough time with the two slings we have - I need something that distributes her weight evenly. I was looking into a Moby Wrap or a Sleepy Wrap and then my husband, who would rather not spend much money, said "it's just a piece of fabric - you can make one!" and look.. here's proof - I can! :)
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Good! Just one piece of fabric on sale, and you're set! If you don't want to make two wraps, just buy 3 yards, cut in half lengthwise, and sew it onto the end using a french hem to make it 6 yards by 25-30 inches!
ReplyDeleteI'm making one of these today. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteI just had my baby and I found your article and made one of these! I LOVE IT!! I carried her around while I was shopping and it was SO easy compared to lugging around her stroller!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it worked for you, Anna! How did yours go, InnyVinny? I plan on trying this out with our new baby, coming to us in May. :-)
ReplyDeleteI was making these before I ever heard of a Moby wrap. I carried my daughter in them from birth until she was about 2 years old. She still (at 4 years old) asks to be wrapped in one every once in a while. She loved the closeness she got from being wrapped to me. Thanks for the tutorial so more moms can experience how easy it can be!
ReplyDeleteSo ready to go get my fabric and try this. My baby loves to be swaddled so I'm sure she will love this as well. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteReady to go get my fabric and try this. I love the fact that I can choose any fabric design and color. Probably going to make a few so I have more than one to choose from. My baby loves to be swaddled so I'm sure she is going to love this. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI wish I would have known I could make one so easy. I paid a bunch for mine when my kids were little. I am going to make one for my friends.
ReplyDeleteI just bought my fabric. I can't wait to try it out! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes!
ReplyDeletei have made this for my baby boy and learn how to use it when he was 2 months old. first, i was feeling pretty insecure as to put him in because of i was scared that i would hurt his leg. with the help of my beloved hubby, i managed and now my baby loves it. i am pretty sure he likes it more than the pricey stroller that we bought for him!
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