Sling yourself

Many young parents appreciated the convenience and other advantages of such a device for caring for newborn children, like a sling. With this accessory, mom can safely do household chores while wearing her child in a sling, and do not worry about his safety at all.

The only downside of the sling, perhaps, is that the cost of this device in the stores of children's goods is quite high, and not every young mother can afford to buy it. Meanwhile, if you spend quite a bit of time, you can make a sling for a newborn with your own hands, while saving a considerable amount of money.

To make this accessory at home is not difficult at all, and for this you do not even need to have the skills of cutting and sewing. In particular, you can make your own sling from a large sheet or scarf, without spending a penny on it.

In this article we offer you detailed instructions and patterns that will help you to perform this adaptation yourself.

How to make sling for newborns?

First of all, in order to personally make a sling, you need to decide what model of this accessory you want to make. The most popular version of this product is the sling with rings. It is very easy to put on and remove, and with the help of comfortable rings, the position of the child in it can be adjusted without the use of effort.

To sew a similar device, it is best to use natural fabric. At the same time, if you want to wear crumbs in a sling in a warm period, flax, cotton, chintz or viscose will suit you, and in winter it is better to give preference to wool or fleece. Silk, satin and other sliding and highly stretchable materials, on the contrary, to use is highly discouraged.

1. Self-sewing sling with rings will help you a detailed master-class, which uses the following pattern:
2. Take a piece of rectangular cloth with a width of 80-90 centimeters and a length of about 220 centimeters. You can also use an old tight sheet or stole of suitable size.
3. Overlap the edges of the material with an overlock on three sides.
4. One end of the fabric is threaded into 2 metal rings with a diameter of 60-70 mm and secure it by stitching several lines on the sewing machine.
5. Pull the sling over your shoulder.
6. Insert the other end of the material into the rings.
7. Find a comfortable position by adjusting it with the help of rings, and securely secure.
8. If you want, you can supplement your product with bumps and a cushion of fine sintepon or special pockets.

Ordinary sling of a scarf, sheets or curtains can be sewn on a typewriter, so make your own hands without using it. The following instruction will help you in this:

1. Similarly, take a curtain or a large scarf measuring 80-90 by 220 centimeters, in the middle, swing over your shoulder and tie it with a double knot on the opposite thigh.
2. Arrange the tissue in such a way that the knot is on the back just above the waist and place it in the child's improvised sling.
3. If the unit is securely fastened, it is perfectly safe to carry the baby in a sitting position, without holding hands, and even breast-feed.
4. One of the most comfortable positions of the child in the sling is the young moms who consider the pose "pressed against the chest". To arrange the baby in this way, the knot will be tied as tightly as possible, otherwise the buttocks of the baby will drop too low, and you will be uncomfortable.
5. If you want to wear a crumb on your back, the knot will have to be moved to the opposite side. It should be located in the chest area. Make sure that the knot does not exert excessive pressure on the mammary glands.

The following instruction will show you how to turn a long cut of fabric into a sling, and how it can be used: