C.B. asks from Raleigh, NC on January 31, 2009
Homemade Moby Wraps
I really like the moby wraps. I am expecting my 3rd baby in about 4 weeks and would like to use the moby wrap with her. I am a stay at home mom and with the economy the way that it is I just can't afford to pay the prices that I've seen them sell for at most places. I sew and was wondering if anyone who has made their own can give me some advice as to what fabric works well and exactly what dimensions of fabric to get. Any other help and advice on making my own moby wrap would be greatly appreciated!
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M.W. answers from Huntington on February 01, 2009
To make a Mody-type wrap:
Get 4 -6 yds of material, depending on your size. Material should be strong yet soft with little if any give. Fold in half lengthwise. Hem the two ends. You can use this plain, or put some batting or other thin padding material between roughly the middle third of the two halves and sew down the length of it. Get 2 "D" rings and sew them into one end.
However, I found it easier to just make a square of material the about the width of your torso, make a loop from the middle to the bottom of each side.Make two straps about 5 ft long, which may be padded at shoulders for wearing heavier babies and toddlers. Sew the straps to each side of the top side of the square. Hold the baby against your chest, place the sqare on the baby, bring the straps over your shoulders, cross them in the back, bringing them through the loops and back around your waste, tying off in the front under the baby.
This design uses less fabric (which is a plus in the summer, minus in the winter) and holds baby just as securely so you can use both arms and hands for other things.
Both designs can let you wear the baby on front or back, or one front & another on back, but extra hands mayt be needed to accomplish this usage!
M.
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J.C. answers from Greensboro on February 01, 2009
check to see if any of your local consignment stores carry them. You could save yourself both time and money ....good luck.
R.J. answers from Chattanooga on February 01, 2009
I think Kristen pretty much covered all the info you'll need with that website link, it's great! The website thebabywearer.com is also excellent and full of DIY help if you decide you'd like to try other carriers in the future. Moby was wonderful for my infant, the sling was most convenient for going out, but the mei tai was probably the most versatile and my favorite. If you have decent sewing skills (I do not) then you can make your own. Have fun wearing your sweet baby!
K.G. answers from Raleigh on February 01, 2009
A friend of mine makes these and really likes them!
P.B. answers from Raleigh on February 01, 2009
Great resource. There are instructions for making your own wraps here.
Have fun!
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