We are avid babywearers around here. Still finding ourselves, from time-to-time, wearing Ewan. For vacuuming. For a little closeness when the stress of the day is too much. For calming down before naps. We have many carriers, which I’ve talked about before, but it seemed that this new one deserved a new, special carrier (or two or three) of their own.
First on the list was a ring sling. You see, Ewan is rather attached to his. We still use it with him on a daily basis and he often snuggles with it during his naps. I knew this would be one thing that I couldn’t ask him to share. The sling is his.
We thought for awhile about buying another Maya Wrap Ring Sling. It’s been a fave and it’s worked well for us, but given my recent surge of making (and the near $70 price tag for a duplicate sling) I decided, instead, to set off and make my own.
For the most part I like the design of the Maya Wrap, but knew that if I was going to make my own I wanted to modify a few things.
I wanted a larger padded shoulder that would fit my shoulder better and provide a little more support.
Done!
I wanted a wider sling width than the standard 34 inches in the Maya Wrap to provide more support and help with discreet nursing.
Done! Mine is about 38 inches.
I wanted pretty, symmetrical pleats. A detail that only someone as anal as me would find important.
Done!
I wanted the pocket, for keys and other small essentials, but I wanted it in a cute print.
Done!
And, I wanted it before the baby came. Fabric was ordered a week ago today. It was delivered on Monday. The sling was finished yesterday and, despite being 39 weeks!!!, the babe still isn’t here.
Done!
But now, seriously, you can come little one. Your diapers are washed and ready, your clothes are too, your family is eager to meet you, and now you have a sling all your own. Today would work for me…
