We recently welcomed our little Harper bundle into the world! 4 weeks ago, to be exact. I can't even believe how fast time is flying by! :( Makes me ridiculously sad! Soooooo.... that's why I've decided that I really need to jump in on the "baby wearing". HA! More time I get to spend with our little gal? I think YES! But for real. WHY did I never do this with our son?! For all you mommas out there that are already on the baby wearing train- GREAT idea! Really. Whoever thought of this is a genius! I LOVE having my hands free for helping our two year old, making dinner, getting makeup on, fixing my hair, etc. And I've only used this for one day! lol Just think of all the things I can now do so much easier! (And all the projects I can craft! haha)
I know that most Mommas out there love a great deal. You would be silly if you didn't. I also love a good deal. That's why when I set out to find a Moby wrap, I also found the price tag that goes along with it. Yikes. I have a SUPER hard time spending that kind of change on something that I could probably make myself, so I set out to find a tutorial to make my own wrap.
To say the least, my eyes started watering after the first three posts I came across. Use this fabric. Don't use that kind. Make sure to sew it like this. Add a tag. Yadda, yadda. Ok. I'm a pretty simple gal. If instructions are more than a couple of pages long, I'm sure to not try it. Lets also be real- when you have two kids, who in the world has that much time to read directions?! You just want to get to the project.. and get it whipped out before kid #1 and #2 wake up from naps or get grumpy.
So here it is:
Go to your local fabric store. (I wouldn't suggest WalMart like I popped into really quick. Their selection of jersey knits stink!)
Pick out a jersey knit fabric.
Buy 2.5 yards.
Cut your fabric down the center long ways, or "hot dog style".
Pick two ends and sew them together (as seen below), creating a super long, obnoxious piece of fabric. lol
Watch like 1 or 2 Youtube videos on how to tie your Moby wrap (Or have an experienced Mommy show you!)
Use every day because life is now so much easier! ;)
That's it.
I also have other great news!! The fabric I chose cost around $8!
WIN.
I also use mine as a nursing cover! ;)
