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Look Mom, No Hands! A Simple Baby Sling

Look Mom, No Hands! A Simple Baby Sling
This instructable will show you how to make a "peanut shell" style baby sling for under $20, (even lass depending on your fabric. You can also find similar info on this site http://mykarmababy.com/pages/BabySlingPattern.php
 
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Step 1Supplies, Choosing and treating the fabric

1.5-2 yd. fabric (this depends on what size you're sling will be, which depends on what size you are)
Sewing Machine
Thread
Scissors
Pins
Iron


The first step is getting the right fabric, and there are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Don't get anything too stretchy, (if you do, the baby will sag down, and won't be safe and secure in the sling)
2. Great something that's washable!
3. Get a strong pattern that will hide stains well, (let's face it, kids are messy!)

Once you've picked out your fabric, be sure to wash it in mild detergent at least once.
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8 comments
Aug 17, 2011. 6:22 PMkthomas26 says:
i made this last year for my little boy and it was a god send, as a second child he just slept in it or was carried around while i looked after his big sister
Jul 20, 2010. 6:04 PMppatches24 says:
i just made one for my baby racoon and it loves it this makes my life so much more easy TTTHHHAAANNNKKKSSSS SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH !!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 30, 2009. 10:05 AMANTQNUT says:
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! cute baby!! awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
btw Great instryctable very nice instructions, easy to follow!
Jun 2, 2009. 2:04 PMicewolf says:
That's a cool idea, but if you don't do this correctly, it's kinda "Look, mom, no teeth." BTW, nice instructable.
May 30, 2009. 2:05 AMDebH57 says:
Congratulations on your First Prize win Sarah! Your baby is beautiful BTW.
May 17, 2009. 7:03 AMle-Sid says:
Nice one, I was looking for some gift for my cousin'w new baby _ Even if that one is made for older babies... Sure it'll come out handy...

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Sarah has taken her love of fish and is learning to love other animals too. constantly sewing, cooking, baking and making, I have lots of trouble sitting still. I'm spending my time becoming a vet, a...
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