NCDR: Suck pad material for carrier?

CopperT0p

I have just come across an issue with DS2 and my Manduca (like an Ergo) that I never had with DS1.  He likes to suck and gum the straps.  I can order a pair made for Manduca's for about $30 with shipping but I'd like to think I could make some for less than that.  

What material would you recommend using? Flannelette? He was in the carrier for 20 minutes today and one of the straps was soaked.  

unaveragejane

The ones I saw for my Beco were terry cloth, I believe. I think I'd probably top that with some kind of cotton, though. Terry and flannel seem to me like they'd leave a lot of lint in the mouth.

CopperT0p

Yeah, that was part of my concern. I thought maybe if I washed and dried it a bunch before making them then they'd be done giving off lint.  

freezorburn

I've got some waffle weave cotton leftover from my unpaper towels project, so I will probably use that.

ElleBeeDub

I'm planning on making some soon using some scraps of flannel (or maybe an upcycled dish cloth) topped by a cute cotton print. I'm also thinking about backing them with PUL or fleece.

blondolphn

Omg, Jo loves grabbing the baby legs as I'm sorting through laundry and sucking on them. Plus she starts to slowly sneak back with a pair like you won't notice they are missing.

Chickypoo2468 said:

Babylegs?

CopperT0p

Hmm, lots of good ideas. I am going to have to try a couple options I think to see what will work best for him.