Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
http://www.pregnancy.com.au/resources/events/slings-and-things---baby-wearing-101-workshop.shtmlSlings and Things - Baby Wearing 101 Workshop
Slings and Things: Baby Wearing 101 Workshop explores ‘Babywearing’ - parenting’s best kept secret.
About the WorkshopWould you like to learn how to help you baby to sleep better, cry less and enhance their development? Come join us for our Slings and Things: Baby Wearing 101 Workshop and explore ‘Babywearing’ - parenting’s best kept secret. Overwhelmed by the different styles and types of baby carriers? Through our practical workshop you’ll learn about the pros and cons of the different carriers and try them out with our experienced facilitator Melissa Dopper. You’ll also identify carriers and positions that are safe and provide the correct support for both baby and wearer. Price: $35 individual VenuePBB Health Centre |
 Slings and Things PDF Flyer
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Dates for 2012
| Saturday 6th October 1.30pm to 3.30 |
Tuesday 11th December 7pm to 9pm |
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Highlights
- Benefits of baby wearing
- How to determine a safe baby carrier
- Choosing and safely using your baby carrier
- Carriers for newborns and older children
- Breastfeeding while baby wearing
- How to match the carrier with the wearer and baby’s/wearer’s needs
- Differences between the various types of carriers
- Try lots of the major types and brands of carriers
- Learn how to make your own baby carrier or improvise
Bring your baby! Pregnant families welcome - dolls and teddies can be helpful for practice too!
This workshop can be taken before or after baby arrives.
When you discover the love of babywearing, please join us for our monthly advanced baby wearing group where you’ll learn more about various front/back/hip wrapping methods.