LL Mtg--Babywearing!

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Hello Mamas!
What do you love about wearing your baby or toddler? What type of carrier have you always wanted to try? Is there a tricky back or side carry you need demonstrated? At the next La Leche League meeting some of the more experienced babywearers in our group will be ready to demonstrate and assist with hands-on practice. Bring your carriers and try ours! We'll have ring slings, pouches, knit & woven wraps, soft structured carriers, and more.

Of course we always have space for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes.

See you Tuesday, May 16 @10am
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
115 S. Frances St.
South Bend, IN 46617

An important rundown on safe babywearing: http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/Images/TICKS.pdf

Here is an article about the drawbacks of over-using strollers and carseats:
and an article on the health and development differences between babywearing and carseat carrying: http://onyababy.com/blog/2012/06/benefits-of-babywearing-vs-carseat-carrying/


Here are some fun photos of babywearing from around the world: http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2011/04/babywearing-around-the-world.html

Who could resist a gallery of babywearing daddies?

And some perspective on the myriad benefits of babywearing:

And a clear, to the point breakdown of different carriers, including directions for making your own!


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