Category Archives: Special Topics

How Babywearing Supports Democracy

Posted on August 19, 2010 by emmadavidson

Women have been under-represented in Australian political life since Federation in 1901. Not only in the numbers of women in Parliament, but also in making their voices heard. Women don’t have the financial clout to lobby parties, as business leaders … Continue reading →

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Babywearing supports breastfeeding

Posted on August 2, 2010 by emmadavidson

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! It’s celebrated internationally from 1 to 7 August 2010. Unlike breastfeeding, which is something normally done by the mother, babywearing can be done by anyone – breastfeeding or not. But one of the many cool things … Continue reading →

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When Your Children Aren’t the Best Advert for Babywearing

Posted on June 6, 2010 by sarahr

The Mythical Benefits of Babywearing Did you ever read one of those lists about the ‘Benefits of Babywearing’ which tell you that worn babies rarely cry; are happy to hang out in a sling all day while the parent works; … Continue reading →

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Carrying special needs children

Posted on June 1, 2010 by emmadavidson

When you have a child with physical issues that affect their mobility, or a child whose special needs mean they need extra emotional attachment, babywearing can help. No more safety worries for children with mobility issues, you can get things … Continue reading →

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Slinglings with lurgies

Posted on May 20, 2010 by emmadavidson

The winter weather has started in Canberra, which means three months of non-stop snot in any household with children. When a toddler or pre-schooler has a lurgy, they’re more likely to want holding. And when all of them have lurgies, … Continue reading →

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Could babywearers outrun the Daleks?

Posted on May 16, 2010 by emmadavidson

Today was the Inner North Community Fair in Canberra, celebrating the wetlands to be built on Hawdon Oval in Dickson. And it looked almost as much like Babywearer Central as the Homebirth Rally at Parliament House back in September 2009. … Continue reading →

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