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Does Finding The “Right” Carrier Have To Be So Hard?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Amber

A common reaction when a new wearer comes to their first BWI meeting is to be a little surprised (and slightly intimidated) by the huge number of carriers in our Continue Reading →

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Teaching Topic: Fancy Finishes

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Amber

We try to introduce a general teaching topic at our meetings each month, and for August we’re focusing on Fancy Finishes. When you use a woven wrap or a meh Continue Reading →

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How and When to Wear a Baby Facing Out

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We get a ton of questions about how caregivers can safely wear their babies facing out. Our Education Chair, Jessi, put together this infographic to cover the basics of forward-facing baby-wearing. Visit our Facebook page for more tips on forward-facing carries throughout the month!

Posted on April 7, 2018 under Babywearing Education, Infographics | Tagged Babywearing Safety, Front Carries, teaching topic | By bwistladmin | Leave a reply

Take Us Outside! Babywearing in the Fall

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Amber

Thank you to Emily, a Volunteer Babywearing Educator and our chapter’s Education Chair, for these quick tips for babywearing as the weather (finally!!) cools down here in St. Louis! As Continue Reading →

Posted in Babywearing Education | Tagged Babywearing Activities, Babywearing Safety, Babyweraing Outdoors, Hiking | Leave a reply

My Favorite Carrier For… Newborn Wearing!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Amber

A common question we hear from new wearers is “What is the best carrier?” The thing is, that’s a big question. There is no one perfect carrier for every caregiver, Continue Reading →

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Where We Wear in St. Louis

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Amber

Disclaimer: I love babywearing, but I am *not* anti-stroller. My BOB Duallie has been in near constant use for the last 8+ years, and it still goes along on many Continue Reading →

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My Favorite Carrier For… Wearing in the Heat!

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Amber

Volunteer and babywearing educator Carrie is starting up an awesome new series of posts that will hopefully help answer a question frequently heard in the babywearing world. Take it away, Carrie! Continue Reading →

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Testing Out The New Beco 8 Carrier

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Amber

Manufacturers are constantly listening to customer feedback and incorporating new ideas into their carriers, and one of the great things about a babywearing group is that sometimes we get to Continue Reading →

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Exercising While Babywearing: Strength Edition

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Amber

Fact #1: We all know we should prioritize our health. Fact #2: Accomplishing Fact #1 in real life is HARD. There are a million and one reasons why, but we Continue Reading →

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We All Start Somewhere

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Amber

If you’re nearer the beginning of your babywearing journey, there’s a chance you have at some point felt overwhelmed, outnumbered, defeated, and maybe even a little embarrassed. There are so Continue Reading →

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