Heather of Rookie Moms made her own Moby Wrap-style baby carrier (which she refers to as her Fauxby). And you can, too. Really, you can.
While her version did involve a bit of sewing (just hemming the edges), she says the no-sew version works just as well. Go to Rookie Moms for fabric recommendations, dimensions, and how-to.
Read the full post: Rookie Moms: Makin' it: no-sew Moby Wrap baby carrier
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Love this! I've been wanting to get a Moby for my new addition, due in April (I used other carriers with my first two). But if I can make one (even if I need to do some sewing) I would much rather do that! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kimberly | 18 January 2012 at 03:40 PM
I wish I'd known before I bought mine just how simple it is! I would've made one, definitely :-)
Posted by: Rose Lanigan | 19 January 2012 at 03:15 AM
Don't beat yourselves up too much if you purchased one - the biggest cost with a Moby is the high quality fabric. You'd need to buy that no matter what to make sure your baby is secure and snug! Seriously, don't cheat on the fabric, it will make things unsafe for the bebe.
Posted by: Hillary | 19 January 2012 at 07:31 AM
This is a good idea for new parents. When babies crawl or learn to walk, this stretch of protective matting will help definitely.
Posted by: baby boy shower invitations | 03 April 2012 at 07:27 PM
At 8 months pregnant I saw the Moby wrap in a store, and at $80NZD, I thought it was extortionate, so went to Spotlight (our local fabric store) and bought 4 metres of yellow jersey knit, cut it in half lengthwise (as its 115cm wide) and use that as a wrap.
My baby is now four months old, and I always pack the wrap whenever I leave the house, and put her in it when I leave the car.
Posted by: Kayleigh Garner | 07 April 2012 at 05:12 AM
Made mine and love it!
Thanks
Posted by: Happilymommy | 25 August 2012 at 03:04 PM
What kind of fabric do you use for this?
Posted by: Bethany | 12 November 2012 at 11:25 AM