Comments for Magic City Slingers Blog http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com Babywearing News, Views and How-tos from Birmingham's Nonprofit Babywearing Organization Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:24:56 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Tara http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-818 Tara Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:24:56 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-818 A tip for all having issues- I put it over my little girls head prior to getting our carrier up- it is a bit tricky on my own but doable- best of luck all! A tip for all having issues- I put it over my little girls head prior to getting our carrier up- it is a bit tricky on my own but doable- best of luck all!

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Susie http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-817 Susie Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:52:02 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-817 Christina, I'm sorry you ruined some fleece. In fairness to the old directions, they do suggest making a small model. For an easier back carry cover, you could try the simple jacket re-do from this post: http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/we-do-have-winter-in-birmingham/ Also, you can use a basic ruana-style poncho. Finally, the Gypsy Mama no-sew poncho directions produce a poncho with just one shared neck opening. All babywearing covers with a separate neck opening for the baby will require skill and practice for back carries; this applies to expensive ponchos as well as DIY jobs. Christina, I’m sorry you ruined some fleece. In fairness to the old directions, they do suggest making a small model.

For an easier back carry cover, you could try the simple jacket re-do from this post: http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2007/11/10/we-do-have-winter-in-birmingham/

Also, you can use a basic ruana-style poncho. Finally, the Gypsy Mama no-sew poncho directions produce a poncho with just one shared neck opening.

All babywearing covers with a separate neck opening for the baby will require skill and practice for back carries; this applies to expensive ponchos as well as DIY jobs.

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Christina Michaud http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-816 Christina Michaud Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:32:06 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-816 I just made this last night--thank you SO MUCH for the revised directions. I had ruined two pieces of fleece trying to figure out the old directions--these were fabulously easy to follow. I agree with a PP, though--I have a really tough time putting this on over the baby's head. I can't seem to do it on my own--taking off, either--which makes me uneasy about going out of the house with it on. I love it, though--just wish it was easier to get on and off! I just made this last night–thank you SO MUCH for the revised directions. I had ruined two pieces of fleece trying to figure out the old directions–these were fabulously easy to follow.

I agree with a PP, though–I have a really tough time putting this on over the baby’s head. I can’t seem to do it on my own–taking off, either–which makes me uneasy about going out of the house with it on. I love it, though–just wish it was easier to get on and off!

]]> Comment on Great newborn wrap video! by Christie http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/03/great-newborn-wrap-video/#comment-815 Christie Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:45:50 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=341#comment-815 I had never though to use a burp cloth as a head rest or to twist the straps.. So fabulous! I had never though to use a burp cloth as a head rest or to twist the straps.. So fabulous!

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Susie http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-814 Susie Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:13:48 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-814 No, it doesn't just fall into place, you have to pull the back of the poncho back and down until the baby's head comes through the neck opening. Or ask for help. A mirror or reflective surface (car window, etc.) helps when you do it yourself. No, it doesn’t just fall into place, you have to pull the back of the poncho back and down until the baby’s head comes through the neck opening. Or ask for help. A mirror or reflective surface (car window, etc.) helps when you do it yourself.

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by erinn http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-813 erinn Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:34:44 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-813 this may be a silly question, but with baby on your back, how do you get his/her head thru the slit? or does the whole thing just fall into place? thanks! this may be a silly question, but with baby on your back, how do you get his/her head thru the slit? or does the whole thing just fall into place? thanks!

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Tara http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-812 Tara Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:14:44 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-812 THANK YOU !!!!! Awesome project!! I made it today and it turned out great- can't wait to try it out with my daughter!! :) THANK YOU !!!!! Awesome project!! I made it today and it turned out great- can’t wait to try it out with my daughter!! :)

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by babywearing outerwear — B-612 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-811 babywearing outerwear — B-612 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:42 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-811 [...] Mamaponcho with arm cuffs, $221 at Slings I Love MCoat, $389 at UpMama PSNY Babywearing Down Coat, $305 at P-Sling NY and Mamaponcho without arm cuffs, at Slings I Love Babywearing Poncho, $98.99 from Etsy seller BabyEtte Peekaru Soft Shell, $249 at TogetherBe And for those who want to DIY, here’s a no-sew poncho tutorial at The Magic City Slinger’s Blog. [...] [...] Mamaponcho with arm cuffs, $221 at Slings I Love MCoat, $389 at UpMama PSNY Babywearing Down Coat, $305 at P-Sling NY and Mamaponcho without arm cuffs, at Slings I Love Babywearing Poncho, $98.99 from Etsy seller BabyEtte Peekaru Soft Shell, $249 at TogetherBe And for those who want to DIY, here’s a no-sew poncho tutorial at The Magic City Slinger’s Blog. [...]

]]> Comment on No-Sew Babywearing Fleece Poncho With Fringe, revised by Soña http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/no-sew-babywearing-fleece-poncho-with-fringe-revised/#comment-807 Soña Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:02:28 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-807 I'm so glad I found this! Thank you for developing this project, will be the perfect thing for us in Texas this winter. I’m so glad I found this! Thank you for developing this project, will be the perfect thing for us in Texas this winter.

]]> Comment on If I Ran the Zoo by Mama mammals of the world, unite! « Massachusetts Friends of Midwives Blog http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/if-i-ran-the-zoo/#comment-804 Mama mammals of the world, unite! « Massachusetts Friends of Midwives Blog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:12:06 +0000 http://magiccityslingers.wordpress.com/?p=281#comment-804 [...] here are just a couple animal-related links for your pleasure–a brief post on a babywearing blog with another link to an article about animals “wearing” their [...] [...] here are just a couple animal-related links for your pleasure–a brief post on a babywearing blog with another link to an article about animals “wearing” their [...]

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