Lending a hand to help free your hands

We are a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping caregivers
learn the art of babywearing and how it applies to their lives.

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

E-mail Colleen and Hyacynth at lakecountybabywearers@yahoo.com
Group Blog: lcbabywearers.wordpress.com/

2009 Event Calendar
Monthly Meetings
Location: Cygnus Lactation Services, 402 N. Seymour Mundelein, IL
Friday Morning from 10 a.m. – noon on: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec 11
Wednesday Evening from 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. on: Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2

September Topic: Positions and Safety for Newborns

Children of all ages are always welcome!

Currently Planned Special Events
International Babywearing Week Celebrations
Thursday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. – noon at Cygnus Lactation Services, Mundelein, IL
Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at New Mother New Baby, Northbrook, IL

Events Descriptions
•Monthly Meetings – We meet and socialize during the first 20 minutes; then give an overview of carrier types with an emphasis on something different each month for about 20 minutes. Followed by breaking up for individual attention.
•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!