No budget is too small for slinging! Remember, the art of babywearing comes from the wisdom and creativity of women who came long before us, living in pre-modern times and Third World locales.

All you need is a simple piece of cloth to make your own wrap-style sling, or if you fancy yourself a seamstress there are many patterns available for making your own pouch, ring sling or Asian baby carrier.

Don’t see exactly what you want from a retail source? If you’re especially skilled you can create your own pattern entirely from chatting with other mums in online forums (link to http://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=76) and putting together sewing ideas from resources that are totally free.

The following DIY links can help:

http://www.wearyourbaby.com/

http://www.slingrings.com/patterns.php

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