"Babywearing" simply means holding or carrying a baby or young child using a baby carrier. Holding babies is natural and universal; baby carriers make it easier and more comfortable, allowing parents and caregivers to hold or carry their children while attending to the daily tasks of living. Babywearing helps a new dad put a fussy newborn to sleep. It allows a new mom use both hands to make a sandwich. It lets an experienced parent or caregiver carry a baby on her back and wash the dishes, do the laundry, take a hike, weed the garden, all while keeping the baby safe and content. (excerpt taken from babywearinginternational.org)

Our group supports families in their effort to wear their children. Everyone has the capacity to learn how to wear their baby. I've found it's that much more enjoyable to learn with a friend.

We meet at the Kellogg-Hubbard library in Montpelier the second Thursday of the month from 10:30-noon in the Hayes Room. Everyone is welcome!

We have carriers to try out at the meeting and are available to help with different ways of wearing your child.