FUNCTIONAL BABYWEARING
SKIN TO SKIN
I Nourish families by respecting they are the expert of their child.
I Align families by connecting them comfortably & confidently with their child in a baby carrier.
Although commercial baby carriers and skin-to-skin devices include instructions, I have found it does not replace to one-on-one, hands on assistance. I provide personalized assistance for families to meet their Babywearing or skin-to-skin needs.
My services include:
* Basic skin-to-skin education and device overview and selection
* Trouble shooting with existing carriers
* An overview of the carriers of your choice:
Ring Sling
Woven Wrap
Meh Dai
Stretchy Wrap
Soft Structured Carrier
* Babywearing safety
* Step-by-step hands on instruction for the carrier of your choice
* Functional Babywearing and TummyTime! Method basics
All services can be personalized and tailored to suit your needs. Please contact me to determine what is best to meet your babywearing and skin to skin goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell carriers?
I do not sell or promote any particular style or brand of carrier. I want to give you an unbiased broad approach to Babywearing and meet you needs without selling you something. I can assist you in finding the right retail store to purchase the skin-to-skin device or carrier of your choice.
Do you have carriers or devices I can try on?
I maintain a teaching collection of carriers and skin-to-skin devices that you can try at consultations. I also recommend Patuxent Babywearing group for free informational meetings
Can you help me with babywearing before the baby arrives?
Absolutely, I have weighted dolls we can use to learn how to use a skin-to-skin device or baby carrier.
Is there a fee for you to travel to my home?
Outside of a 20 mile radius from me there is a 50 cent charge per mile. Contact me for distance.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, a 10% discount for any military or first responders.
How much does a consultation cost?
An in-home 90 minute consultation is $115.