You will need:
10 new born disposable nappies
10 rubber bands
a length of ribbon
one bunny rug
Step 1. Roll each nappy like a Swiss roll and secure with a rubber band.
Roll each nappy like a Swiss roll and secure with a rubber band |
Fold the blanket in half lengthwise, then in half lengthwise again |
Step 4. Fold the ends of the blanket up to help hold the nappies in place. Make sure the top of the bunny rug is even on both sides.
Step 5. Tie the ends of the blanket together with a ribbon, attaching a teething ring or dummy to the ribbon.
The instructions are for a stork bundle made with disposable nappies, which, despite their environmental issues, will make life easier for the new mother in those first few days before she gets into a routine - please don't point the cost, dollar, environmental or otherwise out to me before you finish reading.
But stork bundles can be made up with anything that will roll - not just disposable nappies. I've made them with cloth nappies and with face washers, and even a bundle of flannelette bunny rugs with great success. A bundle of MCNs would make a lovely and very useful gift too. You could use bibs, jumpsuits, singlets - anything at all that will roll up. Use your imagination!
All these things are very handy with newborns, and you can never have too many nappies, face washers or bunny rugs as they all have so many uses.
Click here to watch a How To Make a Stork Bundle video
Hi Cath, at the markets in Lismore yesterday I saw a nappy cake....just wondering if anyone knew how to make them...two people at work are having babies shortly and I think they would make a great gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance, Angela