you could sew your own pocket on, i do find it handy to have a pocket as you just shove the whole wrap into it. it is expensive but then the hug a bub itself is expensive just for a piece of fabric and a dvd telling u how to use it when u can find out online. in saying that, if you have a colicky baby, the hug-a-bub will most likely save your sanity and is worth way more than any rrp!! ps. i used the pocket for infants friend and a dummy in the early weeks