Who wants to make me this sling and teach me how to use it? Based on these simple instructions, I’m pretty sure that I could sew a simple baby sling.
Baby is sleeping in the My Karma Sling (pattern)
According to the directions, all you need to make a “peanut shell” style sling is two yards of fabric and stuff that’s already in my little-used sewing box (like scissors, thread, needles, sewing machine, and an iron). Another simple set of sling instructions is on Instructables.com with photos.
As long as I had a helper like Whitney or my husband, I know I could handle the sewing. But who will teach me and Sawyer how to wear it?
honestly, I find a ring sling is easier to make because it is adjustable and doesn’t need to fit to your measurements. It is just a long hemmed rectangle attached to a pair of high quality rings.
Jan Andrea has fantastic directions available on her website. http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/sling.html
What do you need to know about wearing it? Make sure that his chin isn’t touching his chest. If it is, then you can fold a receiving blanket and put it under his back to prop him up so that his neck is straight. Make sure that his face isn’t touching your body or the fabric of the sling. That’s about it. If you really need more instruction, there are good videos on the hotsling website. https://www.hotslings.com/content/instructions
Personally I found ring slings to be uncomfortable and too much work. Could you borrow someone’s to see which you like better?
Hiya @tobasco, my problem is generally fitting it on my body correctly. And fitting him in so he’s not all lopsided and banging into stuff. User error.
That is interesting. I find my unpadded ring sling to be far more comfortable than any other sling I’ve used. I guess the reason there is such a variety of carriers to choose from is because we all have different preferences:)
And you are right, tobasco. It is always good to borrow someone else’s to see if it is worth the time/money investment.