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 […]
Continue reading Brand Specific Fit Checks!Greetings! Babywearing Twin Cities is happy to announce that we are rolling out a contact-free education and loan program. To check out a carrier: Fill out the membership form. If you are already a member, skip to number 3. Pay membership fee with PayPal or Venmo: Memberships are $30/year, $10 per month (up to $30), […]
Continue reading Education and Carrier Loans During QuarantineHello caregivers! Newborns are so soft and squishy and cute and cuddly and their little heads smell so good. Do you know where you can smell them best? When they’re worn on your chest! Several years ago we published a blog post on newborn babywearing (check that out for an overview!). If you’re looking for […]
Continue reading Newborn Babywearing Part 2OOooOOoOooOoo It’s October!!! The month of pumpkin patches and apple cider and gingersnaps! Some also find it a month to dress-up for various occasions. Let’s just get one thing straight first though. The history of Halloween. Are you familiar with it? Halloween is rooted in ancient Celtic traditions where costumes were worn to ward off […]
Continue reading Babywearing and CostumesLet’s talk about how we view things as the norm. Does it mean it’s something that’s frequently seen/heard/done? Does it mean it’s something expected? Does it mean it’s some sort of standard? Here’s the definition of “normality” or “normalcy” from the Oxford dictionary: nor·mal·i·ty/nôrˈmalədē/noun: normalcy the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, […]
Continue reading Babywearing in BooksCaregivers around the world have for many generations past, worn children while pregnant. In some communities, wearing is part of everyday life and people within the community share the responsibility of wearing – siblings wear siblings, other relatives or friends help out, etc. If you do not have others to share the load, you may […]
Continue reading Wearing While PregnantThe MISSION of Babywearing Twin Cities: Babywearing Twin Cities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to to build the bond between babies and caregivers through baby carrier education and support; to provide a community education service and distribute baby carriers to individuals and other organizations for their use; and to celebrate babywearing among caregivers […]
Continue reading Babywearing and Social JusticeWhat does “making a seat” even mean?! When wearing a baby, the baby often has something that’s part of a carrier, supporting their bottom. This blog post compiles tips, tricks, photo and video tutorials on “making a seat” when using a ring sling, soft-structured carrier, bei dai/meh dai, and woven wrap. Making a Seat with […]
Continue reading Making a SeatWhat is a Ring Sling? A “ring sling” refers to a baby carrier that is a piece of woven fabric threaded through two rings that are sewn at the shoulder. It is weight-tested to carry your wearee safely; typically up to 35 pounds. The fabric can be cotton, linen, silk, wool, blends, etc. Some companies […]
Continue reading Ring Slings 101WHAT is Babywearing Twin Cities? Babywearing Twin Cities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build the bond between babies and caregivers through baby carrier education and support; to provide a community education service and distribute baby carriers to individuals and other organizations for their use; and to celebrate babywearing among caregivers through online […]
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