Babywearing Twin Cities is always happy to help with questions you may have from any brand and you are always welcome to submit fit check photos to us privately via email or via our Facebook messenger page. In addition to this, we wanted to compile a list for you of companies that offer brand specific consultations for their carriers so you have the full scope of resources available to you and can find the best fit for your needs!
Links to these brands and an explanation of their consultations can be found below:
Hope&Plum offers free 15 minute virtual consultations for any of their carrier types with one of several babywearing educators on their staff. You do not have to have bought a Hope&Plum carrier from their website to have access to this resource, they are happy to help even if you have purchased a preloved carrier! To find more information and book a time on their online calendar, visit here: https://www.hopeandplum.co/blogs/hope-and-plum-baby-carriers-blog/all-about-fit-checks-how-to-hang-with-hopeplums-educators
Solly Baby offers free 20 minute virtual consultations for their stretchy wraps and buckle carriers with their babywearing educator where you can get help with a fit check, troubleshoot, get a tutorial, or anything else you may need for one-on-one support during that time. Book a time slot on their online calendar here: https://sollybaby.com/products/wrapconsult
Mabe offers several different virtual consultations to fit your needs! You are able to book free 15 minute one-on-one consultations with their babywearing specialist and they also offer longer consultations geared specifically towards newborns or hour long large group consultations. To find their online calendar, visit here: https://mabeproducts.com/pages/how-to-use
Ergobaby offers free 30 minute one-on-one virtual consultations with their babywearing consultant. They’re happy to show you how to put on your carrier, adjust it correctly, and explore different carrying positions as your baby grows. To book a consultation with them, visit here: https://calendly.com/ergobaby-one-on-one-babywearing-consultation
Happy Baby offers free virtual fit checks for any style of their carriers! To book, send an email to info@happybabycarriers.com
Baby Bjorn offers free 20 minute virtual video meetings to get advice on how to use your baby carrier in the best way and find a carrier for your needs. To book a consultation with them, visit their online calendar here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/babybjorn
Boba offers free 20 minute one-on-one video consults with their in house babywearing educator where you can ask any questions you may have and get personal fit support for your Boba wrap or carrier. Book a consult here: https://boba.com/pages/fit-consultation
Loveheld offers free virtual one-on-one consultations with three different babywearing educators! Jordan (The Babywearing OT) and Jayne (Heart to Heart Babywearing) both offer free 15 minute sessions for Loveheld ring slings and woven wraps. Maisie (Close to the Heart Babywearing) offers a free 30 minute session for Loveheld carriers. To find all three educators booking links, visit here: https://loveheld.com/pages/free-loveheld-consult
Gojiberry offers free 15 minute one-on-one video consultations through The Babywearing OT and you can also email them at hello@gojiberry.us to connect with their educators. To book a video consultation, visit this link: https://motherhoodtherapyservices.janeapp.com/
Tula offers free 30 minute one-on-one babywearing consultations to ensure that baby is in a good position and show you how to use your baby carrier comfortably and safely. Find their online calendar here: https://babytula.com/pages/baby-carrier-fitting
Aloha & Light offers free 15 minute one-on-one video consultations through The Babywearing OT! To book a video consultation, visit this link: https://motherhoodtherapyservices.janeapp.com/
Beluga Baby: For fit assistance with your Beluga Baby wrap or carrier, you are able to email them at info@belugababy.com or send them a DM on instagram @belugababy! They also offer free 15 minute one-on-one video consultations through The Babywearing OT! To book a video consultation, visit this link: https://motherhoodtherapyservices.janeapp.com/
Heritage Baby: Send Kayleigh(the founder of Heritage Baby) an email at kay@heritagebaby.ca or Direct Message on Instagram and she will consult accordingly for their variety of carriers!
These brands are all able to offer specific fit advice for their respective carriers, which can be an amazing resource to have in your back pocket! If you know of any other brands offering free fit advice, please let us know so we can add this to our bank of information for all of our babywearing community.