Annabear Babyware

Sling Basics, Introduction to baby carriers

Having a baby or have a new little one keeping your hands full? Not satisfied with your baby carrier options? Would you like help with getting your exsisting carrier to fit better, and feel more comfortable, or learn what else is out there beyond Babies R Us?

Bring your carrier(s) with you for hands-on help from the instructor, a baby-wearing mom of two. We will help with getting sizing right for any future purchases, direct you where you can go to find JUST what you are looking for, and are available for help after your purchase, if you are having trouble.

Baby-wearing is just that: carrying your baby in some type of baby carrier. We call it "wearing" your baby because the carrier fits on you, hands free, like an article of clothing. Babies who are carried cry less, & sleep better. Parents can have their hands free to do what we need to, keep baby calm, keep baby safe and close, and do not have to carry the heavy carseat into the store. In general, carrying your baby in a carrier keeps baby and mommy happier, without those rubber arms. Babies can be heavy! But with the help of a properly fitting carrier, our children can be carried well into the 3rd year, when needed.

This introduction to Babywearing will cover most of the soft carrier basics: how to use your Pouch, Ring Sling, Mei Tai, and Stretchy Wrap. Feel free to try as many different carriers as you like, or ask for help with the ones you already have! Practice with our demonstration dolls before your own baby if you prefer. You'll be surprised how easy this is, and how comfortable for both you and baby.

Our classes are typically held on Saturdays, from 11am-1pm, and Thursdays from 1-3pm. If nobody has arrived for class within 1 hour of class start, I will pack up and head out a little early. So if you need help, please arrive somewhere in that first hour. I understand how hard it can be to get out of the house with a baby and try to be flexible, but I do need to leave at the time designated as "end of class", to attend to other matters. Your promptness is appreciated!

Also, as I have moved to another part of town, Thursday classes will be RSVP only.
If I do not hear anyone is interested and planning to attend a Thursday class, I do not plan to drive all the way up there (Moved to the Security area, so it's a bit of a drive).
I do understand plans change and babies can be finicky, but if you plan to attend, PLEASE contact me so I can be aware there is interest for the week, and plan to make the trip. This RSVP only status only applies to the Thursday classes at this point, so for Saturday classes, walk ins are still perfectly welcome! My cell is below, for those interested in joining us!
Becca
719-237-1162

Calendar for upcoming events at Alliance, including these babywearing classes:

Classes are held at
Alliance Breastfeeding Center
5664 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Store Phone: (719) 268-1888
Instructor Cell: (719)237-1162

We offer a 33 page booklet with information about the different carrier styles, different carrying styles, and general Babywearing information. This book covers spinal stress in certain carriers, Plagiocephaly incidence and how babywearing can help with this, Hip Dysplasia and certain baby carriers, among other things. We also include a buyers guide if you choose to shop online, to help you narrow your choices down to carriers we have tried and feel comfortable reccommending. These books are available for $3, and can be picked up at the class.

I do not work for or under the store owner, and am donating my time to teach these classes. I'm happy to help anyone who needs it, of course, but any donations are certainly welcome!

If you wish to make a donation for this class, you are welcome to do so either here, or at the class itself. You may use the button below to donate whatever amount you like. Simply choose "donations" for shipping zone, and shipping charges will not apply. If you are donating as well as making a purchase, email me for a voucher to make shipping charges correct. Thanks!

Regular classes will be held on each Saturday morning of each month, beginning at 11am.
Come early and play, stick around and shop! We hope to see you there!