Fundraiser Post #3: Baby (Doll) Slings

This is post # 3 in a series of fundraising posts. Just joining us? Click here to find out what we are fundraising for.

I’ve been getting into babywearing with this baby.  It is a very enjoyable thing for me and probably the reason I survived the newborn phase with two children.  Glory still loves to be snuggled up next to me and usually stays quite content when we go out because she has her mama so close.  I’ve made a few slings of varying styles and discovered that the little girls at church have really taken a fascination with them.  In fact, one mom told me her daughter had been trying to tie scarves around her to hold her baby dolls the way I hold Glory.  That mom requested a child-sized sling for her daughter for Christmas, and let’s just say her daughter was more than a little ecstatic about it.

The style of carrier I used for the doll sling is called a pouch sling. It is basically a sash with a pouch built-in for the baby.  Here’s a full-sized one I made for a friend (sorry about the quality of the pic):

Is there a little girl in your life who loves to play mommy?  Give her a doll sling so she can keep her baby snuggled close.

I have two slings pre-made, but will make more if need be.  These slings will fit an average sized girl from toddler to around 4 or 5.  There is a little wiggle room with size on these because they are only for dolls and so the safety of the baby is not an issue (in an adult sized one you would need it to fit snugly and perfectly for it to work right and be safe).  But if you are unsure about fit, measure your daughter from her shoulder to the top of her opposite hip bone (like where you would put your hands on your hips) and if the number is below 18 inches, it will fit.  If you have an older girl, or an above average sized girl then just let me know what that measurement is and I’ll gladly make one that fits.

Here are the two slings. They are reversible too!

Sling #1

Sling #1 showing reverse (the red and white polka dots).

Sling #2 showing reverse (the stripes).

Please specify which sling you would like. I will keep this updated for when they have sold. If you would like a larger size, please let me know. 

Baby doll sling (choose red or purple): $15

Info on how to order is on the page at the top of our blog marked “Fundraiser Order Info and Links.” Or you can click here.

In an effort to show you what these slings look like on a child, I managed to convince Isaiah to let me take his picture with one on.  The condition was if I let him keep playing with his handcuffs.  Guess it’s better that way, just so you know he is still a man’s man. Oh, and that’s Glory’s doll, not his.  Oh my he is going to hate me when he is older!

Update: Here are some new fabrics available. I can still do the above two as well.

Sling #3

Sling #4

Sling #5

Sling #6

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