Here I am with my friend, Johanna, at her recent baby shower. She is soon to have her 3rd baby boy and I was so excited to make her some cute-as-can-be baby stuff that I dreamed up. All babies deserve to have “special” stuff made just for them, no matter what # of baby you happen to be! So, here’s what she wanted and what I came up with: Johanna wanted a nursing shawl to show all modesty when needing to feed her baby outside of the home. I had seen one before a long time ago, but designed my own version in my art journal and then went to work with what I had. I like my version. (I look forward to making one for myself as well) What do you think?
I made it have a removeable plastic tube in the top casing to allow the top to fan out and see the baby in full view while allowing for full privacy. I also lined the front piece and made it all 100% machine washable. Hope you find it useful, Johanna!
- sleeper bag
- 4 hats – out of knit/jersey fabric
- 1-2 pr booties
- blanket
- 24 cloth diapers (still deciding which pattern to use…any ideas of your favs?)
- swaddler wraps x2
- boppie with removeable/washable cover
- 2 giraffee rattles
- sock animals (done…1 bunny made 7.26.10)
- winter zippered outfit with hat/mittens
- bibs x? (how many do I need)
- tag blankie
- crib bumper
- burp clothes (umm…maybe 4-6?)
- diaper bag
- diaper changing mat
- wet bags x2
- fabric baby blocks (done 7.26.10)
- 2 receiving blankets
- car seat cover
- nursing shawl (like the one I made above)
So, Can I do it? Do I need to have all of this? I know I can make it all for sooooo cheap… Any advice, anyone? 6 months to go.. (well, I think)