Are you interested in learning how to wear your baby? Do you want to try on some baby carriers? Are you ready to try out a baby carrier for your toddler? Regardless if your baby is a newborn or if you are an experienced baby wearer we would love to invite you to our West Broward Babywearing Group....Belly To Baby.
Our group will meet to discuss the art of babywearing and any other topics that may come up. We meet at a very casual park, Miramar Regional Park. There is a covered Playground and covered picnic tables for comfort. We meet to discuss many topics about baby wearing. Join us at one of our meetings to learn about topics such as:
Newborn carries, Toddler Carries, Front or Back carries. Try on wraps, slings, pouches, mei tais, mei hips and more! We will have carriers on hand to try out or puchase if you like.
Our groups meeting schedules can be found by calling Michelle Lanoue at 954-303-4076
Our next scheduled meeting will be at:
July 13 Thursday 11:00am -at Miramar Regional Park.
Take I-75 to Miramar Parkway west. Travel to 172 ave (just past the target and mcdonalds lot) and make a right. After the shopping plaza, the entrance to the park will be on your right side.(If you pass the Hospital, you went too far.) We will meet at the first playground area on the right. There are picnic tables under a covered area to meet at and the playground is also covered.
Please feel free to call me anytime with questions. If the weather is bad, we will may have to cancel or relocate.
Below is some information about babywearing from the NINO Group website:
BABYWEARING INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT
ABYWEARING INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT Why wear your baby?
Rest those tired arms
A baby carrier distributes baby’s weight across your body, making it much more comfortable than carrying a baby in arms.
Many caregivers carry even older babies quite a lot. Most carriers are usable from birth up to 35 pounds (16kg).
Freedom of movement
Wearing baby frees you to take care of the house, run errands, eat out, and enjoy the outdoors without struggling with
a stroller. The baby carrier is your stroller, portable crib, coverup, and more.
Free your hands to care for other children
Babywearing can help keep your baby content while making you more available for
other children.
Soothe fussiness, reflux, and colic
Some babies crave constant motion. Others spit up unless they remain upright. Some babies
enjoy being swaddled. Others insist on being held constantly. A baby carrier allows you to
address all of these issues with ease.
Share the load
Father, older siblings, grandparents, and other caregivers now have a powerful tool to
comfort and bond with baby.
Slings promote bonding
Wearing baby fosters trust and attachment. A baby whose needs are met promptly now will be
more secure later. Baby carriers are also a great way to bond with foster or adopted children.
Make frequent feeding easier
Newborns want to eat all the time, but new mamas sometimes feel tied down. Feed on the go
— some moms even breastfeed with both hands free — in a baby carrier.
Carried babies tend to cry less
Research shows that carried babies cry 40-50% less. When your baby is close you will
become aware of his needs more quickly. Babywearing makes long-term carrying easy.
Carried babies tend to be more alert
Babies that are carried see the world from an adult point of view, and adults will tend to
interact more with a baby whose face they can see. Babies are less likely to be bored and can
learn more about their world when they are up higher.
Carried babies are safer
Protect your baby from unwanted touches of strangers by sharing your personal space – a great
way to keep babies safe from germs during cold and flu season.
Nine In Nine Out, or NINO, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting
babywearing through education and advocacy.
What is babywearing?
Babywearing is the practice of carrying your baby close to your body in a sling, pouch,
wrap, or other baby carrier.
Some Basic Types of Carriers
Carrying Scarves/Wraps
Squares or rectangles of fabric can be used to carry baby by wrapping and tying
with knots. Used traditionally in many cultures because of the simplicity and versatility,
these scarves can remain useful long after your babywearing days are
over. New variations involve longer strips of fabric (5+ meters) and are often
referred to as wraparound carriers or “wraps”. Wraps come in different types of
fabric and can be woven or stretchy knit.
Ring Slings
This very popular style is a modern variation
of the simple carrying scarf. Rings, rather than
knots, are used to adjust and secure the carrier.
They can come with padded edges, or rails, and
have a tail of fabric that can be left open or sewn
closed.
Pouches
Another popular modern sling variation is a
pouch, which is a tube of fabric with a curved
seam sewn in the middle, creating a “pouch”
for baby to sit or lie in. This style removes the
tying/ring point altogether, resulting in a very simple design. Many pouches are
custom fit for the wearer, while some styles are adjustable with rows of zippers
or snaps.
Soft Pack Baby Carriers
This style of carrier has a rectangular or square
shaped body and four straps – one coming from
each corner of the body piece. They have been
used for centuries in Asia. Today, it can have
some modern variations, such as padded straps,
buckles, and clips.
you find the right baby carrier?
you find the right baby carrier? Different carriers are appropriate for different needs. Whether it’s warm or cold, whether your baby is an infant
or toddler, whether you wear baby all day or just for a few minutes here and there – these are all factors when
choosing a baby carrier. There are hundreds of different types of carriers out there, for any size child, for any
type of weather, for any budget. The trick is finding the one (or the set of two or three) that is perfect for you
and your baby. NINO aims to help with that through local groups and other resources.
