How to Make a Cloth Baby Carrier

While there are a number of cloth baby carriers on the market, many of them can be very expensive. If you don't want to shell out a lot of cash for your baby's carrier, it is quite simple to make your own. Read on to learn how to make a cloth baby carrier.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Choose a piece of cloth depending on your body size and the weight and height of your baby. Generally, the cloth should be three to five yards long and at least 25 inches wide. However, you may have to experiment a bit to find the perfect size for you.
2. Make sure the cloth is breathable, cotton is best, and not too thick to tie tightly. The cloth should also be resilient, washable and have no right or wrong side, as both sides will show when used.
3. Finish the edges of the cloth with a sewing machine if the piece of material you are using has no finished selvage.
4. Place the baby on your back in a piggyback position while you are slightly bent over. Center the cloth, covering the child. The bottom of the cloth should cover the bottom of the child and cover his or her entire body.
5. Bring the edges of the cloth up over your shoulders and cross the edges. Be sure that there is enough fabric around the child's bottom so that the cloth does not slip. When tied properly the edges of cloth should cross at your chest, comfortably covering your breasts.
6. Pull the ends of the cloth baby carrier around your waist and tie them tightly under the bottom of the child, and stand up straight. The child should be sitting comfortably and snuggly in the fabric, the final knot hold him or her firmly in place. There should be enough cloth to cover the baby's head if needed, but it is not necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• While learning to use your cloth baby carrier, you may need assistance, but as you and your child become accustom to using the sling, you will find this process quick and easy.