WORKSHOPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE BEST DECISION Tummy to Tummy: a free workshop is offered bi-monthly at the Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. Baby Wearing Bliss: a free workshop held on the second Sunday of each month at Park+Vine. *Like any skill, and yes, it is a skill, wearing your baby takes practice and patience. You are [...]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT STYLE FOR YOU Finding the right carrier depends on a number of things. Below are some questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing a sling/carrier. Age of baby What position/s do you prefer to use when you carry your baby? Do you have any physical problems that could restrict your [...]
Social conditioning has led parents to believe that if a baby is held or carried too frequently they’ll be spoiled, clingy, or demanding. Modern research reveals quite the opposite! Babies worn in slings are less clingy and tend to initiate separation much earlier than babies less frequently held. The close proximity of the baby enables parents to respond [...]
ADVANTAGES TO BABYWEARING Cook dinner during the “witching hour” and soothe your baby at the same time. Do the gardening, chores, socialize, even dance, while providing a stimulating learning environment for your baby. Breastfeed hands-free while on the phone, cooking, or shopping. Sick of strangers touching your child? They are much less likely to reach in [...]