Babywearing Fashion Finds is hosting a contest to win some of their incredible babywearing wraps.  I love contests; rarely win, but I love them nonetheless!

I have tried babywearing in the past, and it has always been a crash and burn experience.  Either, the baby hated, I hated it or we both hated it together and it usually ended in several tears shed!

This time, I decided to give it the old college try, one more time!  I received a sling for a baby shower gift, used it successfully once or twice (I define success when Little Bear isn't screaming til her face turns beet red).  As she got bigger, she hated being laid to the side, so I could never figure out how to place her to make her happy.

One day I saw one of our neighbors who had this simple sling, made like a tube in which she had her baby sitting upright.  Ahah, I was onto something - Little Bear loved to be carried, but in an upright manner.  These neat slings are called "slinglings."  While exceptionally made, they are expensive.  Another neighbor said she had found a pattern for them.  I being the qualified sewer, and my MIL being the excellent fabric supplier that she is, made a perfect combination.  One hour later, I too owned a wonderful sling, and lo and behold, Little Bear loved it and the rest is history!

Now, while I don't recommend that lengthy journey for every babywearer, in the end, I have found a way to free up my hands to accomplish many other tasks that were being neglected because of my fussy baby.  She's happier, I'm happier and the house isn't looking like WWIII anymore!

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Posted by oklamouse

Loved the post! I checked out the link for the patterns and am very inspired. I had made a ring-sling when I was pregnant with my now 2 yr. old. I rarely used it due to it not being comfortable. I have had several Moms recommend the pouch slings but I hadn't found a pattern that I liked. Thank you for sharing. I am excited to give this pattern a try for my newest little one.

Paula

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