About Babywearing

The Sling

Ring Slings are baby carriers made out of a length of cloth, with one end having two rings sewn into it. The Ring Sling wraps around your body, from the shoulder to the hip, then back up to the shoulder, threading the loose end the rings, and pulling it secure. This is a great video from Zolowear, a company that makes quality Ring Slings, about how to thread and put on your ring sling

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Make A Wrap Instructions

We think a wrap is one of the easiest baby carrier style to make. The NO SEWING REQUIRED Cotton Wrap To make one for yourself, you’ll need 5 yards of cotton t-shirt material. Depending on your height, and how long you’d like the tails to be, the optimal yardage could be a little less or [...]

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Make It Yourself Resources

There are many do-it-yourself alternatives to purchasing a baby carrier, and you can customize your own using your choice of patterns, design and accessories.

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Step By Step Pouch Sling Instructions

Leah has made a great video showing step-by-step instructions of how to make a Pouch Sling. This example uses 2 yards of fabric, plus 2 yards of lining (optional). For more information about the types of fabric she likes to use and more helpful hints, visit her blog at slingyourbaby.blogspot.com

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The Wrap

The Wrap style of baby carrier is also known as a Wraparound or Simple Piece Of Cloth (SPOC). It's the simplest form of baby carriers: a long piece of fabric that you wrap around you to wear your baby on you. A wrap is one of the most versatile baby carrier types, as there are so many different ways you can tie it. With the various wrap tying techniques, you can cradle carry, front carry, back carry and hip carry.

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The Hip Carry

Babywearing Position – The Hip Carry Flickr: Hold me tight As your baby gets older and can easily sit upright, one of the new babywearing positions you can start trying is the Hip Carry. The Hip Carry position is one of the most popular carries and will feel very natural for both you and your [...]

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The Snuggle or Tummy-to-Tummy Hold

Babywearing Position – The Snuggle Hold Flickr: Babyhawk – ethnic side The Snuggle Hold is one of the most popular positions for infants who can hold their heads up and older. It’s also one of my favorites because it gives your baby security and comfort, and very direct visual connection with the wearer. This carrying [...]

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