My name is Jen...Jen the Babywearer to some! What is a babywearer? A babywearer is simply someone who wears their children in a carrier! Some wear for long amounts of time during the day to promote bonding. Others when taking a walk or going shopping, and still more to enable themselves to vacuum or work around the home!

I have been babywearing for 9 years. I have three children, 9, 5, and 3. Thanks to babywearing I have been able to care for my children when they were tiny, cook dinner, get groceries, even breastfeed unobtrusively, while going about my daily life. Babywearing has been a fantastic tool to calm my children, keep them out of harms way, and to hold them without tiring my arms out! My children have learned so much by being held close on my back, watching me go through my days.

I have become such an advocate of babywearing that I now teach others how to wear their children in a safe and comfortable manner. I believe that every parent should have the tool of babywearing in their bag of tricks.

Babywearing in actually not a new idea! It is centuries old, and practiced in many countries around the world. As more and more parents are finding the benefits of babywearing and easily incorporating it into their lives, it is gaining in popularity in the Western world.

There are many different type of carriers out there, from pouches, wraps, and mei tais, to the more popular ring slings and soft structured carriers. I have tried every kind I can get my hands on and own many myself. I love sharing my collection with other parents and helping you find the perfect carrier for you and your child. Please don't miss the chance to find the babywearing joy!

Classes

I teach babywearing at several venues around the city. Babes in Arms has regular classes twice a month. Riva's Eco store has classes every 2 months or so, and Room to Grow has a monthly class as well. Pre-registration is required for all classes.

Prices of each class differ depending on the venue and which class you are taking. The best way to find the information is to call the store specifically.

Babes in Arms, 6628 Crowchild Trail SW, 403-835-4614,
Riva's Eco Store, 1534 17th Ave SW, 403-452-1001
Room To Grow, 9-1330 15th Avenue SW, 403-463-9565

You can also find me at the Calgary Babywearing Group. We meet once a month, the first sunday of every month from 10-12 at Room to Grow.

Personal Babywearing Consultation

If you want to set up a personal babywearing consultation, please e-mail me. I enjoy getting together with parents and thier babies to help with babywearing! I would bring my carriers and show you the differences, pros, and cons to each, and help you find which carrier is most sutiable for you and your family. I would also teach you how to use the carriers with children of many ages, and address any personal concerns you may have regarding babywearing.

A personal babywearing consultaion takes about an hour, and costs $30. I would be happy to come to you, or meet with you elsewhere.

Contact Me!

I can be reached via e-mail at crystalwaterdancer@yahoo.ca Please send me an e-mail if you have any questions regarding babywearing, or are looking for further help in using your baby carrier. I would love to help you figure out what will work will for you and maybe teach you a few tips and tricks to ensure you a wonderful babywearing experience!