Comments on: Making Your Own Baby Carrier

By: Shen-Li

Shen-Li — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:10:58 +0000

I’m very sorry but I don’t make these. My Mum made them for me. I don’t even have a sewing machine and have never been able to find Jersey cotton in this part of the world.

You can get them from Etsy.com. Lovelyduds makes some beautiful organic wraps:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/loveyduds?section_id=5314525

I’m sure there are others on Etsy that make them too.

By: veronica

veronica — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:36:00 +0000

i was wondering if maybe you can make me one?i have NO TIME…and i am not as gifted with the sewing machine.I will pay you.PLEASE HELP i have a 3yr old and a 2 month old that LOVES to be held,and i am a busy mom.I would appreciate it if you e mail me with an answer?thank you!!!!

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Tips for Wearing a Baby Wrap — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:42:10 +0000

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By: figur8

figur8 — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:04:03 +0000

Yes it is! It’s by far the most comfortable one I’ve used. I’m afraid I have also looked all over for Jersey cotton in KL and not found any. The material I bought was from Spotlight in Melbourne, Australia. I got it when I was there for holidays. I paid AUD$8/meter.

You can also use regular cotton. There’s another carrier called the Ellaroo Wrap(http://ellaroo.com/wraparound-carrier.php) which looks like it is made from regular non-stretch cotton. There are several ways to tie the Ellaroo and one method looks the same as the Hug-a-bub. I’m not sure how comfortable it is but I reckon it should still be okay.

The Ellaroo Wrap dimensions for the medium size carrier is about 60cm x 5m. It is rectangular shaped so you don’t have to factor in the curve which can be a little more complicated to cut. They don’t have a pocket either – which I think is not so critical because the fabric doesn’t stretch. The pocket on the Hug-a-bub is for added support to baby’s bottom.

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:21:15 +0000

The home made carrier above looks very comfortable for baby! Can you advise where can I find jersey cotton, I’ve gone to a Kamdar outlet but the only jersey material they have is polyester. How much did you pay for the cloth??

Thanks.