I've been looking for something else to 'wear' NS is, other than the wrap I 'made' just before he was born. I've been looking for something more compact and 'neater' than wrapping 5 meters of fabric over and around my body.

Thing is, I like the versatility of it - front, back or hip carry, outward or inward facing.

But still.. it's 5 meters of fabric.

I asked for suggestions on the babywearing community and their response to my inquiry regarding a sling was basically "it's good until the baby hits about 15 lbs. Then you get about 2 hours max of wearing time".

Ok, that's not very efficient. So I did some more searching...

And found wide-shoulder strap mei teis... and then found a super easy pattern, one with pleated straps and one with a fancy flap.

I think I'm going to do the super easy one and add a pocket and a flap...