Our group is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping parents and caregivers learn the art of babywearing. We say art because babywearing really is a skill that is fine tuned over time. While teaching parents and caregivers about wearing their babies, we emphasize safety and comfort. The results of safely and comfortably wearing baby include increased bonding for both wearer and baby, confidence in parenting and decreased crying time for baby. We also love babywearing because it allows the wearer to engage in everyday activities while keeping baby close.
At a meeting or special event you can
• Learn the benefits of babywearing
• Get tips on safely wearing your baby
• Try different baby carriers
• Practice and learn different carrying positions
• Help others master babywearing
• Make new friends
For a complete list of our even dates and time please go to our calendar page. https://bwichicagoland.wordpress.com/calander/
Currently Planned Special Events
Events Descriptions
•Monthly Meetings – We start by socialize. Then give an overview of safety and carrier types with an emphasis on something different each month, see website for topic listing. Then we break up for individual help.
•Playgroups - We encourage members to get together outside of our meetings to enjoy each others company.
•Special Events/ Community Outreach – We will be celebrating International Babywearing Week for second year. Last year we hosted clinics to create babywearing ponchos. Everyone loves our family and dad-focused events! New events are always being planned!
• Babywearing Classes – We can provide instruction on safety, getting comfortable and choosing a carrier for your group or business. Contact us to have a class taught at your location!
Children of all ages are always welcome!
E-mail: bwichicagoland@gmail.com
Leaders: Colleen, Hyacynth, Tabitha, Marion, Heather
HI! Are you still meeting in Algonquin? I haven’t heard of any meetings for a while, so I am not sure if I am just out of the loop??? Thanks so much.
Melissa
Melissa, sorry about the out of date info! I donno if you found the info you were looking for. Please check the calender tab…it’s got all the up today info on a Google Calander!
Do you know of any groups near Sheridan, IL?
Melissa, as far as I know Dupage Slingers are probably you closest bet…but really not that close. http://dupageslingers.blogspot.com/ There could be others in that group closer too. Are you looking for specific help or just socializing? Donno if you have joined our facebook group but there is lots of chatter and lots of mom’s someone might be close enough for playdates! Email to bwichicagoland@gmail.com if you want me to see what I can do to help more!