I was the last kid in class to figure out shoelaces. So when it came to babywearing, I often found myself hopelessly entangled in my Moby Wrap with a screaming baby, until a patient (and more adept) friend showed me the ropes. 

To accompany Lilium's great article on baby carriers, I've put together some resources for those of us requiring additional advice and hands-on help.

As Lilium mentioned, Metrosupial's Katie Pedersen sells slings -- but she also offers a lending library, so you can try slings on for size in the comfort of your own home. A small deposit is required.

Pedersen puts on one-on-one babywearing assistance and babywearing classes at Big Belly Services in Capitol Hill. Brynn Stonehouse does the same at the Seattle Holistic Center in Greenwood.

Gracewinds in Ballard presents a babywearing class this Saturday, June 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the first Saturday of every month. They'll have many styles and sizes of carriers available and a low student:teacher ratio. Couples welcome. Call to RSVP.

Finally, if you'd just like to meet your babywearing tribe, check out the Seattle Babywearing Group via Yahoogroups, which meets on the first Thursday of the month at locations in King and Snohomish counties.

And remember: If you've put on a baby carrier and the room suddenly goes dark, you've done something wrong.

Contact Lora at littlekidsbigcity@nwsource.com. See previous posts at http://littlekidsbigcity.com.

 

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