Like everything new you are learning with your new baby, babywearing is no exception. It is a skill and one that I believe parents and caregivers need as much information and hands on instruction that they can get.
As such, Natural Urban Mamas offers both private babywearing consultations and group babywearing workshops.
I am a Professional Babywearing Consultant certified through the Canadian Babywearing School and I am an avid babywearer. My services are designed to give parents the tools and support they need to make informed choices about baby carriers and the confidence to wear their babies safely and comfortably.
The Basics of Babywearing Workshops are geared towards expectant and new parents who are interested in learning the basics of babywearing and covers the following points:
• The benefits of babywearing for parent and child
• How to confidently choose a carrier that is comfortable and safe
• Proper positioning of baby for development and parent comfort
• An overview of the main types of recommended carriers (Pouch, Ring Sling, Wrap,
Mei Tai, and Soft Structured Carrier)
The workshops include an interactive presentation, and then time for parents to try on different carriers and receive hands on help and advice regarding carriers and ways to carry. In general, this babywearing workshop is meant to be a primer for people with little or no experience with baby carriers so that they can hear about and see what the options are, first hand. At the end of a workshop, my hope is that parents can walk away feeling ready to choose and use their first baby carrier.
Private Babywearing Consultations
While it is true that all commercial baby carriers come with instructions and there is a plethora of instructional videos on Youtube, when it comes to babywearing, there is no replacement for one-on-one instruction with a knowledgeable and caring mentor. I provide private babywearing consultations for just this purpose.
A private babywearing consult includes:
• An overview of the five main types of carriers
(Pouch, Ring Sling, Wrap, Mei Tai, and Soft Structured Carrier)
• Help in choosing a carrier type/brand that meets your needs
• Information on proper positioning for baby’s development and parent’s comfort
• Step by step, hands on instruction of at least one carrying position (front carry,
hip carry, or back carry)
The goal of a private consultation is to give personalized instruction so that parents can become more proficient and confident in carrying their baby. I work closely with families to make sure I understand their particular needs and that they go away feeling good about their choice of baby carrier and about how babywearing fits in their lives.
Please contact me at natasha{at}naturalurbanmamas{dot}com for pricing information for the above services.
[...] This is a big part of why I am a babywearing advocate and educator. I feel very strongly that babywearing and all the incredible health and wellness benefits that go along with it need to be incorporated on a larger (public health?) scale into prenatal education. It is why I am so honoured to be part of great local prenatal programs like this one and beyond thrilled to see more and more soon-to-be-mamas attending workshops or requesting private consultations. [...]