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Welcome to wiki.BabywearingDIY.com!

Babywearing has numerous benefits, and fortunately, there are hundreds of wonderful carriers on the market. There are many reasons to choose to Do It Yourself, though. Whether it’s from a budget standpoint, being able to design the “perfect” carrier for yourself, or simply a love of sewing, DIY is a great option. There are many different options based on personal preference, sewing skill level, and baby’s age.

Feel free to join us on Facebook to ask questions, make suggestions and enjoy other people’s creations as well as sharing your own!

Want to make a carrier but don't even know where to start? Start Here.

Safety Reminder: While we have done our best to compile the clearest, most thorough database of DIY Babywearing safety information, you are liable for whatever you create. We endeavor to give the clearest instructions and always err far on the side of caution, but it is up to you to make and use your carrier safely. Be sure to inspect your DIY carriers thoroughly before every use, and do not use a carrier you do not feel confident in. It is always a good idea to learn to use your carrier with the help of an official BWI Group. Search their website to find a local group. If there are no groups local to you, you can also join a group on Facebook, whether it is a nearby BWI Group or a global group like Everyday Babywearing, and post a picture for a “fit check.” Be sure to always follow the TICKS rules for safe babywearing.

General Babywearing

Information

TICKS Rules for Safe Babywearing

Can I wear baby on my back?

Common Babywearing & DIY Abbreviations & Lingo

Accurate Terminology (and why it's important)

  • Rebozo
  • Kanga
  • Meh dai/Bei dai
  • Onbuhimo
  • Podaegi/Nyia
  • The Didymos Prima

List of Woven Wrap Carries by Size

Different Types of Carriers

The Different Types of Carriers

  • All the major carrier types & descriptions
  • Pictures of variations
  • What ages they are ideal for
  • Advantages/Disadvantages of each
  • Instructional videos for wearing

Carrier Comparisons

What carrier should I make?
Fabric & Materials

Selecting a Safe Fabric for Wraps, Slings or Other Carriers

  • The 4 Rules of Fabric Selection
  • Specific Fabric Recommendations

Selecting a Safe Fabric for Water Use

Rings for Ring Slings, Onbus, and more

  • What type of rings are safe
  • What size rings to use
  • Where to buy them
  • Safe substitutions

Can My Fabric Stretch?

Where to buy babywearing materials (by country)

  • Fabric, Mesh, Tablecloths
  • Sling Rings
  • Buckles & Webbing
  • Open cell foam
  • USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Misc Europe
What kind of dyes are safe to use?

Carrier Construction

Information

General Sewing Safety Info

  • Reinforcement stitches
  • What kind of thread to use
  • X Boxes
  • Number of body panels needed
  • Where it is safe to hand sew

Carrier Widths/Lengths

  • Ring Slings
  • Woven Wraps
  • Stretchy Wraps

Tapering a Wrap

Misc FAQ

Tablecloth Babywearing

  • What kind of tablecloth to use
  • What length you need
  • What you can make
  • How to safely seam for a long wrap

Can I legally sell my creations?

What can I make without a sewing machine?

Tutorials & Patterns

Wraps and Slings:

Woven Wrap

Ring Sling

No Sew Ring Sling

Water Ring Sling

Pouch Sling

Stretchy Wrap (Regular & Water Use)

Dual Pouch Carrier ("T-shirt" Carrier)

Asian-Style Baby Carriers:

Meh Dai

Onbuhimo

Reverse Onbuhimo

X-Onbuhimo (Panel-less Onbuhimo)

Podaegi/Nyia

Buckle Carriers:

Soft Structured Carrier

Buckle Onbuhimo

Other Tutorials:

Accessories

  • Slip Covers
  • Bags/Hip Pouches
  • Hoods
  • Babywearing Coats/Ponchos
  • Suck Pads
  • Drool Bibs

Doll Carriers for Children

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