Linen Swaddlng Cloth
I loved carrying my babies in slings. It was an easy, flexible option to stay close together while we got out and about. However, I was not so crazy about the choice of sling materials. There are very few "kid prints" that I actually like and wearing Mickey Mouse fabric over my reborn figure was not something I cherished. But the alternatives, though more subdued, were bland and uninspired. Why did I not think of linen? It's beautiful, breathable, hypo-allergenic, all natural and in terms of strength, is three times stronger than cotton.
So instead of buying some pre-made, garish contraption, make your own lovely one. Take your favorite linen wrap in a color your love and literally bond with your little one.
I wish I thought of this when my babies were small !