I started with something simple; a thin blanket for the baby made of flannel on one side and cotton on the other to match the colors in her room. This should be a good weight in case she needs a little extra cover without being too bulky to be unsafe.
I am also hoping to breastfeed little girl and will need something to ensure my privacy. I made a 'hooter hider' which is simply fabric with a neck strap that covers the baby while she is nursing. It is special because there is boning sewn into the top of the fabric so that I can look down and see Baby Girl, but we still stay covered. I can't take credit for the idea as Bebe au Lait was the original source. I love the fabrics that I used, the top is an earthy lime green with brown paisley/flowers. The back fabric is a dark brown with tiny flowers. I love this color combination!
The idea of carrying Baby Girl in a sling instead of toting her in a very heavy car seat carrier while I shop, do things around the house, or any other everyday task is very appealing. I have been searching for which sling to buy and there are so many choices and most of them start at $50 and just go up from there. I decided that I could make one for much cheaper and in a fabric that I actually like. So, I tried the Maya Wrap design. They even have instructions for sewing your own on their website too! I purchased the sling rings online and then picked out a two-sided fabric. Our bear Arthur (a Valentine's gift from Eddie to me a few years ago from the Build-A-Bear Workshop) was the guinea pig. I look forward to using this one day soon to snuggle with Baby Girl.
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