How To Make a No-Sew Baby Wrap Carrier From T-Shirts
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- UPDATE: I have received a lot of negative comments on how this carrier can be unsafe. To avoid wearing your baby in an unsafe manner, please watch my follow-up video to see how I safely wear my baby using this type of t-shirt carrier. Link is here: • How to Safely Wear You...
Here I'll show you how to make a no-sew, wrap style baby carrier using only 3 t-shirts, a piece of yarn, and a pair of scissors. I used 3 old t-shirts I had on hand for this demonstration, but if you want one that is longer lasting and will fit better, then you should use high-quality 100% cotton tees. Always use thick t-shirts with no side seams or holes, and test your carrier with weights before putting your baby in there to make sure you know how to safely use it.
*ERROR: In the video I say to use tshirts TWO sizes up, but that is wrong. Because t-shirt material is so stretchy, use t-shirts only ONE size up to get the right fit.*
Enjoy, and please feel free to pass along the info to anyone who can use it!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING!!! For those who have so many opinions about the safety and who scream JUST BUY ONE: First of all before these wraps got "Branded" they were made by moms like her! Not everyone can afford to pay for an expensive brand-name, so before we had money we made them! 😄
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Saki Rosh & Kenzi Marie i love this comment! I totally agree!
totally agree with you!! love your comment 1000% this is what brought me here i have a 1yr old and now nearly 3 wk old and don't have a double pram juet yet till after xmass now due to money being tight atm...so this is a great idea and grandaddy is a big man and his t-shirts will be used well aha
Thank you! Thank you! I needed a carrier for a one time situation on vacation at a cavern that didn't allow strollers. I didn't want my 18 month old being squirmy in just my arms in this type of situation. The wrap worked great! I used 2 shirts, a shoe lace, and then tied a pair of old yoga pants around for extra support. For all you negative people saying spend the money and buy one, get over yourselves! Not everyone wants/needs a carrier for long term use. This was great in a pinch! I made it in my motel room too! Both baby and I were happy!
Derpy Chickennugget-YT Exactly!!! And before all these "Name Brand" wraps came out...women made their own ANYWAY. lol
Thank you sooo much Honey! I'm sure you're a busy Mommy too like all of us are, but you took time here to share you're creativity! Bless you! I love your talent!
Over decade late of you posting this video i find it useful 😊. Thank you for showing us.
I really don't comment on things often but I just wanted to say this is a great idea, but the baby's legs are not positioned ergonomically in this wrap. That can lead to problems with circulation and hip development. It should be okay if it's not used for extended periods of time though! Love the creativity! :) oh and that tip is for newcomers since I realize this is an old video :)
Thanks, everyone, for the great comments! I really just wanted to have a babywearing option for mommas and daddies who can't necessarily afford to buy an expensive carrier. Because of that, I won't be patenting it. I already own the copyright by posting it here where everyone can view it. And yes, it is very similar to the Baby K'tan, that's what I modeled it after! Feel free to share with whomever you want, that's what this video is for. Happy babywearing!
Thank you! I miss my tiny one from when this video was made! She's currently very busy all the time and getting into everything, but still such a joy!
I LOVE this idea! I purchased my Baby K'tan too small and this demonstration is the exact type of carrier...what a great penny saver for those who under-estimate their post baby size! :)
Thank you! I made one of these just to see what happened and I use it more than my other two carriers combined! Genius!
Very great idea! Two options: 1.) Yarn substitute two or more of the same or color contrasting t-shirt short-sleeves: cut off and double-twisted for strength, figure 8 style, then slid onto where large loops intersect. 2.) Tucking an oversized round or oval terrycloth hotpad between the two large loop layers pads baby's bottom and helps both layers stay put. If the hotpad is a glove-style rectangle ovenmitt, it also can stow a spare-diaper.
I love this!
My 8 and 4 year old daughters want to "wear" their babies like I wear their baby brother and sister - this is such a great way I can make them their own easy baby doll wearers!
And What a great idea to have stashed in the car for those times you don't plan ahead for an outing and need a sling! Love it!
wow! I was looking for a carrier for my tiny 4 pound dog. This may not work for her but this is a GREAT thing for moms.!!!! my babies are all grown! Thank you!!!!
UGH.... BRILLIANT !!!! been looking for something to use to a 18yr old, 5lb, blind, deaf tiny poodle with seperation issues who wants to be held all the time!! just genius!
I don't even need this (I was looking for a diy cat sling), but I still watched! 😆 It's very interesting, and even the way you cut the gray t-shirt is such a good idea.
Where were you 3 years ago before I purchased my hot [bleep] Moby?! My hubby's shirts are 2 sizes bigger and would have saved us so much. Thanks so much! I'll pass this along.
I will be trying this, thank-you. I am aware of the issues of carriers that cause "dangling babies" but I don't see that issue here. Baby is supported on their bum, and, although you didn't necessarily do it in the video, I can see how you can easily bring the baby's legs up around your tummy to further support baby. I have a moby, which I like a lot, but I get fed up with how long the one piece of fabric is. This one supports very similarly and it's one I'm comfortable with using. Thnx!
Girl I love your stretch marks and I don't even know you!!!!! Be proud momma!!! And love your video to lol....us women got to stick together!!!!💜
wow, our carrier was in the wash and my daughter was dramatically unhappy. A quick google bought me to your guide and 10 minutes later my daughter was as happy as can be. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! :-)
I was thinking of buying something, but this will be great. Just grab a few of husband’s old work shirts and he’ll never know! Thank you for sharing!
This is exactly how the mobi wrap goes:). Wish I saw this video before buying an expensive wrap..uurrggg..thank you soooo much! You're awesome, I still will make one.
Very inventive! I really like the idea of using different colors, not only does it look different but I think it makes it easier to learn to wear.
GENIUS!! Wish I had known this 4 years ago before spending almost $100 on a piece of fabric (CuddlyWrap)
Awesome!! I have a 9 week old baby and I've been looking for a baby wrap! Can't wait to try this. Thank you :)
This is such a great idea! Thank you!! And thanks for the follow-up video. There's so much new info and people are so nasty with criticisms sometimes. No one knows everything!!
@jfta Actually, Hayley is correct. The t-shirts used for this K'tan-like carrier were not wide enough so there was not enough fabric to spread from knee to knee. The position of the baby in this video was very much like what you would have in a Bjorn and not at all like what you would see in a wrap or K'tan - which would put baby's knees higher than his/her bottom.
I can see how using a t-shirt only 1 size bigger might make a tighter fit...something that might work better for hip placement. Overall I love your idea and am sharing it. Long thick shirts with no side seams would be the best option I think. I love the application for moms who don't have a hand me down to use. Thanks for sharing!
I made this just now, I used 2 promo shirts from my job and sum cotton jersey I bought at fabricland that was originally too short to make a complete wrap...problem solved! My sick little baby is loving it!
this is sooo cool. i was looking through online shops to buy somehow a wrap but it's darn expensive.. too lucky I've found this video. ( sewing isn't my thing 'cause that shit's hard. lol) really helpful and I'm doing it right now with my husband's shirts cause he's big anyway. thank you, thank yooou!!
I love that I found this. I'm a DIY girl, and this was so helpful! I have a sleepy wrap, but I was looking into a K'Tan
Thanks so much for this video, it’s a life saver! I love diy n made one for my 3 month old baby! ❤️❤️😄😄😄. Thank you!!
This thing is awesome! Thanks a lot, I just had my baby a month ago & my little girl loves to be on me so it works out perfectly & plus I didn't want to spend the money on these expensive baby carries, but thx again
I made 3 of these now... They are perfect. Thanks.
life saver!!! I used a wide Indian scarf. it's wide enough for my babies feet to be covered and makes a cute little hood which provided head support (my daughter is barely a month old)
Instead of tying the two shirts together and then covering over that with fabric, I think it would be easier (and faster too) to just loop them together as you can two rubber bands! 💕
Was looking to see if anyone else was having the same thought😉🤔
Love this!!!! Thanks for sharing. I have 2 carriers but they are both too hot & bulky! Can’t wait to use my husbands old Tshirts to try this!!!
hello, i tried making one of these and it worked perfectly. my baby is a month old and he fell asleep as soon as i tucked him in the sling and he is very comfortable. he always wants to be be carried and this sling is perfect for him. we bought a carrier from walmart and he is still too little for it. thank you for sharing this i dont have to buy a new one for him.
Finally found an answer to my problem.🥳 Thank u so much for this video 💕🙏 this saves me a lot of money
I'm sure the only ones who dislike this video are baby carrier companies lol
You are my new best friend! I am so glad I found this video and made this. I feel free! Hands free that is!
I would never have thought of this; very simple; Thanks!
Thanks so much this is very affordable and good for us on a budget
Thanks for posting the video. It will really help my reflux baby and me. I made the carrier using your instructions. It's easy and works great!
I LOVE THIS. I MADE ONE AND IT'S WONDERFUL. Thank you!
Great idea, great video, absolutely ADORABLE baby too!!! Thank you for sharing, Gramma"s and Pa's can use these too!
Thank you so much for sharing your tricks and ideas. By the way, I like this video--very clear and realistic. It's a shame you have so many "critics". Now you really know how good you are! You know, one has to use common sense and get a feel of what's best for them and their baby... Some people are experts at "critiquing" others...! Remember that no matter how well you make a product or do something someone will turn that into a hazard. So again, Thank you so much! And please keep sharing :)
this is exactly what a Baby K'tan carrier is! two loops that are connected. i love my ktan.
This is great! Sorry you got so many negative comments. Too bad I already bought a k'tan but I'm going to try this with cool Tshirts. You're awesome don't let the negative Nancy's get you down :)
This was very handy and I’m going to make one tomorrow! 😍
jersey t-shirt material is the same thing t-shirts are made from. And since you aren't going to be using the sleeves, you could easily get Men's muscle shirts as long as they are 100% cotton. You would pay WAY more money for jersey fabric by the yard at the fabric store than you would pay for 3 t-shirts.
I really enjoyed you motivation & creativity. This would work great in our Peace Corps country and would be very cheap. Thanks so much for the idea.
Definitely trying this! Thank you!
wow i like it so much,so easy to do,i am going to try it today.thanks for video and congratulations for you babygirl.
great idea, I making one for my daughter. thank you for showing me how to make it.
im gonna use zip ties,,, making for my old dog,,, thank you for posting
lol I'm making for my cat
You saved my life omg THANK YOU 🙏
I will definitely try it out
And easy too to understand
Im going to go through my husbands old t-shirts tomorrow. haha! Thanks!
I wonder how the price of 3 t shirts would differ to the price of 5 meters of jersey cotton? Someone on a budget it might be cheaper for them to buy the fabric and get 2 or 3 slings from one length? You need to make sure people ask the retailers about the dyes used on the t-shirts some companies use AZO dyes which use heavy leads like mercury.. Not something you want a baby chewing. I think it's a great idea for an emergency situation sling most have t-shirts to hand. very creative
I just made one and I am 10 and I made it for my reborn doll she is having fun with it but instead I used all white but I am going to spray paint it black and pink cause black goes with anything right btw your vid was awesome and your baby is really cute srry if I am typing alot bye
This is great especially with a bigger baby. My only problem would be, i am already XXL. It will be difficult getting a "2 size up" t-shirt
Yeah, I'm not weird *LOL* I came on looking for baby wraps for my little dog (she's old) and I see post of others doing the same.
Im gonna make one right now freaking ktan is like 50$ thats too much this is much better and i have the tools for it thank god!
Bring it down a notch crazy pants
Too good.... only I didnt like the quality of ur video but the idea is great and very easy.. thanks.
Wow thanks so much... I will make my on baby wrap... 😊 😊 😊
So easy thank for your video .your baby is cute.
Thank you for this video. It's concise and easy to do. Just watched a longer one, it was ridiculous and the host said too many stupid things. I would just watch for what we call "crotch dangling" LOL. Fabric should be spread all the way under the knees. Can't wait to make my own!!!
Very good job.I appreciate your mind a 1000 times.very useful, safe and cheap as well.
Thank you so much ! It's not dangerous i make it tightly and it's safe
Can we use this to carry our child on our back?
If you wanted to sew this, would you just put the inside of the shirt inside the other one? Or would that not work?
Great idea! I love it...but im going to make it for my dog....lol
Same with me, I tried to make it for my 2 baby dog then I can ride with them.
Same with me, I gonna try to make it for my little dog :)
same
Wow. I am so impressed by you right now.
I love it! You did a fabulous job & it looks great, too.
I love your baby carrier, well done. gorgeous baby to.
Of course you can wear them facing out but is it optimal positioning and comfort for both mother and baby? No.
Very HELPFUL & CREATIVE!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try it today :)
thnku for showing us this! I'm so glad i came across your post and i have a nearly 3 wk old and a 1yr old and no double buggy so can't get out as much as we need to unless the dad is pushing one of the prams with me so this would be perfect! I'm just hoping I can carry a new born in it? could i ? I'm not to sure now as it seems more for the age of 4mos and up...? i can only but try in house and if it doesn't feel right i will wait till she in month age b4 I do but again thnku!
Did you try it on your 3week old
neat idea, but there are several things you may want to be aware before using this. The passes that go under the baby's bottom should Always Always Always go from knee to knee and the baby should Never face out. There are several reasons for this- but the biggest is that it's Terrible for hip development to have the the baby dangle that way (Baby Bjorn is also awful for this reason). The butt should be lower than the knees. And stretchy wraps are really hard on the parent's back after 13lbs
This is nice. It is actually like a Ktan carrier.
Wow, thank you so so much! This just made my life so much easier.
Wonderful!!! Super, I just love the idea!
Sorry, but this is not true. I am still able to wear my now 18-month-old using my homemade carriers with her knees in the proper position. I can't wear her very long now as she is quite heavy and I'm currently 6 months pregnant. But I CAN do it and I CAN do it safely, so long as the material is properly spread.
T-shirt material varies greatly from shirt to shirt. Many are not strong enough to be made into a carrier. Then cutting increases the risk of tearing. This is not safe. You would never skimp and make a DIY stroller or car seat. Why skimp on something else that is meant to hold your most precious cargo. Buy a Moby, Baby K'tan, or Woven wrap. You can find them used on ebay or Craig's list for cheap!
That is the trouble - I could not see the comments from where I was watching the video and not everyone reads through the comments before making something they see off youtube.
I love it. So easy. You're so smart.
Thanx too gud baby's wrap I will make sure for my sweetheart
Very easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
nice. i think I'll do this. 'i was going to make a baby wrap, but I dont'have an fabrib thats 15ft long..but I do have lots of t-shirts :D
Amazing! I'm making this today
Lovely idea! such a cute baby, too
yes. watch the baby k tan videos. same thing but this is cheaper
I'm a big advocate for baby wearing. I love it, I loved doing it with my kids and it was such an amazing thing. But I don't think this is a good idea for an inexpensive alternative. First, you would have to do this with, at least, newer shirts. If you tried using old worn out shirts, they are not sturdy enough to support baby after about 10lbs. But even with brand new shirts, unless you are using spandex or something like that, they are going to stretch out, and not be safe, after just a few uses. Meaning you will be spending like $15 every week. Baby wraps are expensive, there's no denying that but they are designed to not stretch out that much and they retain their value for second hand selling really well. Spend the $80, get a good quality wrap, learn how to use it and do that. The safety of your baby is not worth the risk.
Everyone I've ever met who tried baby wearing, including men, was hooked right away. If you only need it for a short time you could borrow one from someone. That would likely be free which is even better.
I did this for my baby and it lasted almost her first entire year, no problems. By then, she was walking so I didn't test it any longer.
15 dollars? Havent you heard of 50 cent saturdays at goodwill? Ive found VERY high end brands made of cotton knit that will be perfectly fine for a long term wrap.
My game plan is to do the two loops, tied, and just wear a thin stretchy tank top over it to act as the third overwrap. Constant skin to skin, hands free and it cost me a buck.
Hi!
So do you want to use t-shirts that are the size you currently wear? I want to make this for my sister. She is a 2x and it's hard to find a carrier that fits her. Thanks =)
love it!!!! no sew so easy. thank you
It does look like the baby could do with more support on her tights, rather than just under her bum. I reckon it just needs stretching more from bum to knee. Just go for a longer Tshirt to allow you to do that. Cool to see an inventive home made sling. Love my wrap though and my sarong, shawl and other bits of material I've managed to carry a baby it. Cheers for sharing this. :)
Que maravilha! Amei! Obrigada pela idéia ☺😊
Awesome! Pretty much then same thing as the baby k-tan just cheaper!
Thank you very much. It's so helpful.
so cute baby but im watching this and im only 10 i like to watch baby stuff for my baby DOLL! LOL
If the material scrunches together on the 'criss cross' under her bum it could actually be very bad for her development as if facing out. It's all about how her weight is held, if it's on her bum it's fine, if it's on her pelvis it's bad. Could probably find something to make sure the fabric stays fanned out :)