I Made My Own Moby Wrap!

I go to an online community for women with babies Ryan's age, Babycenter.com, and asked women where I could purchase a Moby Wrap in person since I wanted to have a carrier before the move. One woman responded that I just make my own. All I needed to do was get 5-6 yards of a jersey knit from a fabric store, cut it in half, and voila!

I went to JoAnn's Fabric store and they only had knits that were ugly, thick, and cost $14.99 a yard! I might as well buy the name brand! Then someone on the community board mentioned finding a t-shirt knit at Wal-Mart. I hate Wal-Mart, but to save that much money, I thought I'd try it. Well I found a really cute fabric for $2.24 a yard! So basically, since they are cut in half, I have two wraps for $12! It is a little thinner than I would like, but summer is coming up so not that big of a deal.

If you want to make one, I would suggest getting 6 yards. I got 5 because they said 6 was for women on the large side, and maybe I am, but the wrap wouldn't wrap around to the front like it is supposed to. Not a big deal, but if you want it to, then definitely get 6 yards. The instruction on how to use it can be found on Moby Wrap's website, or just youtube it for different ways to wrap. There are lots of different ways, breastfeeding ones, too. Not sure if we'll ever get it down enough to use that wrap, but maybe someday! Anyway, here's to being hands free!!

He definitely likes looking out instead. He tolerates being tummy to tummy. His control of his head is awesome! Still wobbly, but I was amazed at how well he held it in the front facing position. We may just do this to practice his head holding skills!! :)