Sling-pocket for newborns own hands: pattern, features and recommendations

A modern woman used to combine several things at once. Young mothers who have recently given birth to a baby do not stay away from the surrounding reality, they continue to lead an active lifestyle. Strollers are cumbersome and significantly restrict movement. Much more convenient is the new device called slings. These are soft tissue transfers for the child, having different styles.

Types of sling

Distinguish slings models by their shape and way of planting a child. There are slings-scarves that do not have buckles, a model with rings fixing the necessary length, a sling-pocket with a seat for the baby and a May sling, which is a tissue bag for a newborn. Let's consider briefly all kinds.

Sling with rings is very simple. It is a long wide scarf and two metal or plastic rings that are fixed to the desired length. Looks like these devices are very stylish, take up little space. Suitable for daily walks.

Sling-pocket does not need adjustment, it is very simple to use, quickly put on, the child simply sits down and is taken out of his pocket. The kid sits more conveniently than in the scarf, the backrest is better fixed. It is recommended for use by mothers, whose children have grown up a little and want to know the world around them.

Sling-scarf is just a wide and long rectangle, which you need to be able to properly wear.

May slings are used to carry children after six months, who have already learned how to hold the head. It is worn like a simple backpack, then the child sits in it. Very convenient and easy adaptation.

Buy or sew yourself?

Since slingi-scarves and with rings have a very simple style, you can purchase just a dense, preferably natural material of the required length and learn how to tie it correctly. To buy a separate ring also does not pose much difficulty. You just need to go to the sewing accessories store. Purchased models will cost much more. And for a well-known brand will have to overpay. Of course, if large costs do not pose a problem, then it is more convenient to buy, and not to bother with searching for details.

But here's a sling-pocket for newborns has a number of features that you need to consider when buying, especially on the Internet. The device is a one-piece or with a clasp piece of fabric, with a front side of which is made a convenient pocket for the child's landing. It is necessary to measure it before buying so that the position of the pocket is correct, since this type of sling is not adjustable. Therefore, you can sew it yourself, especially since there is nothing complicated in this.

To independently begin to make a sling-pocket, the instruction should be read very carefully and correctly to take measurements.

Preparatory stage

Measuring actions are first done. A flexible meter measures the distance from the edge of the shoulder to the middle of the opposite thigh. You need to stand flat, do not tighten the tape. These measurements should be multiplied by 2 and additionally measured another 15 cm. If the fabric is new, then after washing it will have some shrinkage (about 5%). This, too, must be taken into account. To avoid such a problem, the best way is to pre-wash the new material before cutting. After washing and drying, iron the fabric. Now she is ready to open.

What kind of fabric to choose?

The tissue for the sling-pockets should be strong, as it has an important mission - to keep the baby. Suitable and tight satin, and jeans. Pulling material can also be used, for example, knitwear.

That's only when making it is harder to work with, the seams also need to make elastic. Yes, and the severity of the child tissue can stretch out and sag. The most optimal choice of fabric will be a material that does not stretch in length, but slightly stretches in width. And, of course, it is better for children to use natural fabrics, synthetics are harmful to kids. In extreme cases, up to 3% of elastane or polyester additives are acceptable.

Pocket Pattern

The pattern is made according to the size and age of the child. Its position in the sling (lying or sitting) is taken into account. For older children, a pocket of greater depth with a sintepon or foam rubber padding for the legs is suitable. If the baby is a newborn, then a shallow pocket will be required, since the baby will mostly lie down. If you want to sew sling for games of girls with dolls, then take the same pattern , only all dimensions should be reduced in half.

Sling-pocket with own hands

First of all, a rectangle with the desired length and width of 55 cm is cut out. If it is necessary to make a foot for the legs, then add another 5 cm. The pulling fabrics are in the direction of the least stretching. The edges are carefully tucked and stitched. When sewing a soft border on one side, you need to bend the edge by 5 cm, and then sew it.

Then the prepared and ironed rectangle should be folded in half in length, ironed, then again in half, but already wide and also ironed.

Further, a recess for the pocket is made. To do this, on the narrow side of the rectangle (in the part where the free edges of the material are bent) from the point of fold should be measured 7.5 cm (for newborns - 5 cm). Set a point and draw an arc-shaped line with chalk to the fold of the fabric. Using sharp scissors, cut the fabric, all 4 layers, along the drawn line.

When leveling the fabric, you should get a rectangle with rounded arc-shaped ends on both sides. In the lower part, where 5 cm is left, a padding of soft material (sintepon or foam rubber) is inserted. So that it does not get lost, in several places it needs to be stitched across.

Before sewing a sling-pocket, the fabric should be folded with the wrong side, aligned with the cut out arcs. Stitching the semicircular edge once, you need to strengthen the seam. To do this, the material is turned over on the front side and is re-stretched again, with a deviation of 1.0-1.5 cm. After that, you can be absolutely calm that the fabric and seams will withstand the weight of the baby.

The last step will be fitting the sling to determine its length. To do this, you need to put it on your shoulder so that the baby is comfortable sitting. The device should not be placed low, so that there is no desire to pull it up. After the exact measurement of the length of the shoe, a double seam is sewn on the shoulder. The pocket should be placed directly on the thigh.

Sling scarf for professionals

One of the most difficult to use portable devices is the method of winding the sling-scarf - "cross under the pocket." This requires great dexterity and attentiveness, as the procedure is not easy. But if you decide to try and tied the sling correctly, your child will be extremely comfortable in it. With experience, you can master this complex science and quietly do this procedure on a daily basis.

Try yourself to create slings! It's interesting, inexpensive, and the baby will like to be closer to your beloved mommy!