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 →
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 →
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!
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →