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Sleeping Baby Productions LLC: Sewing a Mesh Sling for Water Use

Tips and tricks for sewing a ring sling out of athletic mesh. Includes notes on suggested fabrics, hemming (or not hemming), ring size, and sewing in the rings. Read below for more hints! NB: You can use a different stitch to sew in the rings -- two rows of a regular zigzag, four rows of straight stitching, two to three of decorative, etc. I prefer the 3-step zigzag because it's fast and very secure, but not all machines do it, and those that do may have a difficult time going through all the layers. You can also use any shoulder style you find comfortable; I prefer pleats because it keeps the fabric within the ring to a manageable width, while other methods (e.g. gathered or hybrid) mean more fabric piled up in the ring on the shoulder side. Also, if you're using nylon rather than aluminum rings, sew the second basting stitch 5-6" from the first, rather than 4-5". Nylon rings are considerably thicker, and you won't be able to get far enough from the rings with 4" to sew them in If you choose to use a mesh sling in the water, be as cautious as you would (hopefully!) be without the sling. Don't try to swim laps or ride a waterslide or jump off the diving board. This is for wading, showering, and water that does not go past your baby's belly-button at the very highest (so consider wave height if you're in a large body of water). In the shower, keep your baby in an upright position and always be aware of her airway.