Cotton tees are a good choice because they are soft against the baby’s skin and they tend to be more breathable. Be aware of your baby’s skin, especially if it is very sensitive. Try to avoid using the hems of the t-shirts if possible. If you buy new tees be sure to wash them first, especially if they are dark or brightly colored as the dye can transfer.
You have the option of using other materials such as twine here, but do cover it with something to prevent scratching or irritating the baby’s skin. You can use an extra scrap of the discarded t-shirt parts to make a cover by simply snipping off a piece, folding it in half so that the raw edges are not showing and then tying it around the yarn or twine. This also can be done for pure aesthetic purposes as well.
Do not think that you need to make the carrier too big, because the material will relax slightly and this will make the carrier too large for safety.
This is the step where the yarn will come in - gather the yarn around both tubes, going up and through the middle so that when they are tied the two form what will look like a figure eight. Tie the yarn several times so that it is very secure and then cut off the excess.
This may sound confusing at first, but it is really quite simple. With the tube laid flat you have a top and a bottom part. The bottom part will be the part which is laying on the surface you are working from. Only cut the top part diagonally across, cutting from top to bottom.
This is one of the reasons that using different colored t-shirts is suggested - this way, you know that you have the blue loop (for instance) on your left shoulder and the red one on the right shoulder.
The baby should appear to be “seated” with his knees coming just above his bottom and comfortably bent. You can tell if the baby is in the proper position on your chest if you can bend and kiss his head without strain. The baby’s knees should be wide apart instead of forced inward. A good carrier keeps the hips and knees spread and supports the thighs. [1] X Research source
This will also provide some additional support for your own lower back and should make the carrier much more comfortable to wear. Again, spread out the material to prevent bunching. Now you are ready to go with your easy, no-sew baby wrap carrier.
