have you made your own sling?

[only1mica]

Hey all

I am interested in getting my mum to make a sling for me (I cant sew to save my life...hehehe)

I just googled and found heaps....but I just want recommendations.
I have a 10.5 month old and I would love to find something that is comfortable and I can wear her on my back/hip.

anyone?:fingerscrossed:
thanks!

[cwsmum]

Mum and I made a pouch sling a while ago, like the jazzslings you see on ebay. Not sure of we stuffed up the measurements or what hapened but it ended up too small :(
It was pretty easy to make tho, but unless you get fabric really cheap then it costs pretty much the same to make yourself or buy.
I was going to make a ring sling after the pouch didn't work out, but it's 8mths on and I still don't have one...now I'm wondering if it's even worth buying/making one.

[Lunar]

I have made hug a bub style and the pouch style too. Both are great!
You do need to get measurements right with the pouch tho.... it can take a bit of fidling and practice.

[jarrahsmumma]

I have made Hug a Bub style and an over the shoulder sling.

basically, the over the shoulder one, is a piece of material about 70cm by 150cm it is then tied in a reef knot (double knot) the knot is placed in front of my shoulder (but above my breast) bub sits in there quite happily

[no1pearl]

i made my own from a poplin i think it's called. i should get around to hemming the edges!! lol i have read that a...maybe fleece (?) may not need hemming because it will roll ??
i bought 4.5M and cut it lengthways in two. $29 worth of material for 2 slings.
i can try to explain how to tie (baby on front) if you want - let me know - there are heaps of ways to do it if you surf around though.
Try wearyourbaby.org (http://www.wearyourbaby.org)
Good Luck

[only1mica]

Thanks girls....got my sister and mum to make one yesterday. cost less than $5 plus their time.
Just a simple ring sling...but its great.
Eve loves it...usually she would be upset while i prepare dinner...hanging onto my leg. Last night she loved being able to see everything.

[jbie]

oh did you make sure the rings were ones meant for baby carrying? normal craft rings aren't strong enough to be safe..