Category Archives: Special Topics

COCAM: Babywearing Gets The Job Done

Welcome to the Carrying On Campaign (COCAM) Week Three! This post is part of the blog carnival hosted by Kanga Collective and we’re thrilled to be a part of it! The problem with parenting is that you get a baby, … Continue reading

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What Does A Sling Library Need?

Do you need thousands of dollars, a really large cupboard and a gigantic suitcase to wheel it all about in? Or can a sling library function on the “less is more” philosophy? What’s the purpose of a sling library anyway? … Continue reading

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Start Your Own Sling Meet

There are many great sling groups popping up all over Australia and New Zealand. If you’re keen on joining in, then check out Slingbabies in New Zealand or Babywearing Australia on Facebook to find one. But perhaps you’ve looked and … Continue reading

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Babywearing Articles

A selection of articles and links collected by our members over many years: resurrected from the archives! Why should I wear my baby? – Excerpts from Babywearing by Maria Blois, M.D. – Dr. Sears article on Babywearing – The Importance of … Continue reading

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Babywearing OUCH! Part Two: Lower Back

Yesterday we looked at pain while baby wearing in the neck and shoulders. Today we’ll talk about some of the possible fixes for pain in the lower back. Before we go further, we should emphasise the fact that everybody’s ability … Continue reading

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Babywearing OUCH! Part 1: Neck and Shoulders

Babywearing is a great way of getting there, of getting close, getting the job done. But sometimes you may experience pain. This series of posts looks at a few of the common causes of pain while baby wearing and some … Continue reading

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