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Babywearing 101 Free Education
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Remember: The best baby carrier is the one that fits you, fits your baby, fits your budget, and you can put on confident and safely every time.
Babywearing 101: Part 1: Ways To Carry
In the second episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the major types and styles of baby carriers and the use cases for different ones.
Babywearing 101: Part 2: Types of Carriers
In the second episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the major types and styles of baby carriers and the use cases for different ones.
Babywearing 101: Part 3: Safety and T.I.C.K.S.
In the third episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the T.I.C.K.S. safety guidelines for caregivers to use for safe babywearing.
Babywearing 101: Part 4: Five (5) Tips to Make Ring Slings Click
In the fourth episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the basics of using a ring sling. These are the five (5) tips that made ring slings really click for me.
Babywearing 101: Part 5: Ring Sling Deep Dive
In the fifth episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the basics of using a ring sling in a bit more depth. A deep dive, if you will.
Babywearing 101: Part 6: Stretchy Wrap Deep Dive
In the sixth episode of Babywearing 101, I cover the basics of using a stretchy wrap in a bit more depth. A deep dive, if you will.
What is THE Best Baby Carrier?
In this video, I explain exactly which baby carrier is THE best baby carrier out there.
Baby Carriers and Postpartum Anxiety
In this video, I talk a little bit about how collecting babywearing can sometimes be a symptom of postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), or another mental health concern.
If you are worried that you may be suffering from a mental health disorder, please reach out to a professional.
T-Shirt Hack for H-Back Carriers
In this video, I explain how to use the “t-shirt hack” to more easily put on an H-Back carrier when front-carrying.
Pumping While Babywearing
In this video, I talk about pumping while babywearing and show how I do it while back carrying my baby.
Placement of Chest Clip for a Back Carry
In this video, I talk about ideal placement of your chest clip while back carrying.
Happy Baby Original: Back Carry Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to back carry in a Happy Baby Original (aka OG) baby carrier.
Hope&Plum Lark: Common Fit Issues
In this video, I explain the most common fit issues with the Hope&Plum Lark and how to fix them for comfort and safety.
Hope&Plum Sprout: Tutorial
In this video, I explain how to use the Hope&Plum Sprout safely and comfortably with your newborn or infant.
Hope&Plum Carrier Sizes
In this video, I explain the differences in sizing for your baby/kid between Hope&Plum Soft Structured Carriers (Sprout, Lark, and Kid Lark) as well as the different sizes for you (Short and Long).
Hope&Plum Sizing: Short vs. Long
In this video, I explain the sizing difference between a short and a long length Hope&Plum carrier. Short and long are about the wearer’s size, not the baby’s size.
Hope&Plum Back Carry Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to back carry in the Hope & Plum Lark.
Hope&Plum: All Carrier Styles
In this video, I show my 16-month-old in all carrier styles that Hope&Plum offers in order to show the fit for her size in all of them. Remember, every baby is different so they will fit different carriers at different times, but this may help you in deciding what will work for you and your baby.
Hope&Plum: Buckle Issues and Strap Uses - Triangle Trick, Backwards Buckles
In this video, I explain some common issues people have with their buckles as well as how to use the straps and buckles. Sometimes they think their buckle is backwards, but they’re just putting the carrier on in a “waterfall” style instead of an “apron” style.
Sakura Bloom: Scout Deep Dive
In this video, I do a deep dive into the Sakura Bloom Scout, a soft structured carrier (SSC) that can go from newborn to toddler.