Babywearing Beginner Consultation
Ideal for parents of the small baby ready to start babywearing, but in need for support and encouragement.
First session is an hour long sling learning. It is a chance to understand physiology and psychology of of babywearing, to learn about babywearing safety, to discover the variety of slings and their characteristics and to decide on the options most suitable to your individual situation.
Second session is all about practice. You will understand the characteristics of your chosen carrier and will be introduced to the whole range of babywearing positions. You will get lots of practical tips and get plenty of practice with your baby, once you are ready. The session takes one to one hour and a half. Time allows for baby feeding/changing breaks.
After each session you will be contacted by your babywearing consultant – first with some information related to what has been covered during the consultation. Then with the regular follow-up on your progress and more useful advice. In the meantime, you are always welcome to send photos with you and your baby in the sling and ask any questions.
Second session is all about practice. You will understand the characteristics of your chosen carrier and will be introduced to the whole range of babywearing positions. You will get lots of practical tips and get plenty of practice with your baby, once you are ready. The session takes one to one hour and a half. Time allows for baby feeding/changing breaks.
After each session you will be contacted by your babywearing consultant – first with some information related to what has been covered during the consultation. Then with the regular follow-up on your progress and more useful advice. In the meantime, you are always welcome to send photos with you and your baby in the sling and ask any questions.
You will learn about
Your postpartum body & mind
We will talk about the changes your body and mind undertakes postpartum and about the effects of babywearing on your wellbeing.
Baby psychology & physiology
You will learn about the baby's development milestones and about babywearing in the context of those changes.
Types of baby carriers
It is easy to get lost in a vast variaty of choice of baby carriers. I will narrow it down for you and will direct your choice to the carries that will serve you best.
Babywearing safety
Safety is an extremely important issue when it comes to wearing a small baby. You will learn to position your baby in a safe and physiologically correct way.
Babywearing positions & situations
Baby's position in the sling should change according to the stage of your baby's development. Babywearing can be useful in a variaty of your personal daily routines and situations.
Your chosen sling
There is no perfect carrier, each has it's own advantages and disadvantages. I will make sure that you take most of your chosen sling!
Choose your way to learn
Do not own a sling?
You do not need to own a sling to be able to start learning. In fact, one of the goals of my teaching is to help you find your best baby carrier. In case you want to try different slings before you decide, in our sling library we have a few options for you to try.
FAQ
When can I start wearing my baby?
Generally speaking you can start wearing your baby right from birth. Technically speaking – it depends on the carrier type. Most versatile carriers to be used right from birth are a ring sling and a wrap (woven or stretchy).
Do I need to own a sling?
The purpose of a babywearing consultation is to help you select the right carrier for you and your family. However, if you have a carrier that you need help with, I will tailor the consultation to the specifics of your chosen sling.
Can I get help choosing the sling?
Your babywearing consultant can help you choose the carrier which is most appropriate for your situation (considering baby age, planned use of the carrier, and other criteria). If needed she will contact the manufacturer of particular kind of sling to obtain additional information
Can I split the consultation into several parts?
Each consulation is approximately one hour long. If during the session you or your baby feel like you need to stop, you can do so by scheduling a consultation on a different date / time. Each session can be broken into maximu two parts.
This option applies to online consultations only.
This option applies to online consultations only.
Can I break during the consultation?
By all means! You take a short (5-10 minutes) break if your need to attend to your baby. You can also watch the demonstration while breastfeeding your baby, rocking your baby to sleep or whatever you and your baby feel comfortable doing.
What if I am not sure about the type of consultation?
Babywearing session is tailored to your and your baby's uhique needs, so feel free to email me with the description of your personal situation so I can adapt to your goals.
What happens after the consultation ?
After each session you will be contacted by your babywearing consultant – first with some information related to what has been covered during the consultation. Then with the regular follow-up on your progress and more useful advice. In the meantime, you are always welcome to send photos with you and your baby in the sling and ask any questions.
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