Where we Wore in November!

BWI Colorado Springs, here is where we wore in November!

Erin C. and her sidekick enjoy small business Saturday while downtown using her Girasol Catfish woven wrap. 

Gabriela M.'s husband snuggles their daughter in a Didymos Woven Wrap. 

Gabriela M. and her sleeping daughter using their woven wrap on Thanksgiving day. 

Patti S. and her sweet sleepy girl while strolling around IKEA on Black Friday. 

Sarah L.and her son enjoy a fun day at the zoo. 

November Meeting

Lauren B. has stepped up as a contributor for our group blog.  We look forward to more of her posts!  She sums up the meeting below.   

November was another successful meeting with plenty of new faces in attendance!  It's so great to see people coming to learn how to make babywearing work for them! This month's carry is the Double Hammock back carry, typically used with a size 5, 6, or 7 woven wrap. Jillian D. demonstrated and a few experienced wrappers helped other members practice with their little ones.  If you were unable to make the meeting (or if you're just looking to get some more practice), check out the video below:

Some members also brought along a few ideas for wearing baby while in the winter weather. Babywearing jackets, fleece ponchos, or even just an oversized coat already in your closet will do the trick! These items can simply be worn over you and baby while using your favorite carrier.

(Photos taken by Nicole R.)

Galen D. and her son try out the new Moby GO.

Isabel T. hoists her baby on up to demonstrate a Double Hammock.

Alena S. and Sarah M. practice a more advanced back carry with their rings slings.

Gretchen M.'s newborn snoozes in a wrap conversion ring sling.

Jennifer P.'s  baby boy shows off his adorableness while in a Tula.  

Isabel T. demonstrates how to wear her no-sew babywearing poncho.

Galen D. shows off her thrift store find: a $9 coat (with a large neckline) that fits over her and her baby and is perfect for winter babywearing!

Where We Wore in October

Jillian D. dresses up her toddler (and Kinderpack) in a ladybug costume for a Halloween party.

Paula R. wears her two year old on a walk in a Golden Thread Mistress wrap (woven by group leader Marcia S.) while on vacation in California.

Isabel T. wears her son on vacation in New York.  Her wrap is a Didymos Natural Linen Indio (dyed curry to merlot by Color Dip Studios).

Jessa Z. wears her ten-month-old son in an Ergo at the zoo.  

Jen C. (who has recently started the Jared plan) walks to Subway with her son in a Little Frog wrap.  

Tiffany S. wears her baby in a Moby while visiting giraffes during Boo at the Zoo.

Jillian D. wears her youngest in a KoKaDi Glamour Stars wrap at a pumpkin patch.

Jessa Z. takes her son "Captain America" trick-or-treating.

9/4 Monthly Meeting

The Carry of the Month this week was the Half-Jordan's Back Carry as demonstrated by Galen Duffy.  Those who missed the meeting or need a refresher can check out this awesome YouTube video made by Galen herself:




Our discussion this month was on exploring how to fundraise or come up with money in order to buy more carriers for our lending library!  One possibility is to charge a ca little big of money to rent a carrier.  We're still brainstorming, so anyone who has some creative ideas should post them on our facebook!

Here are a few photos from the meeting:  

Stella K. follows along as Galen teaches the Carry of the Month.
She is using a Didymos Aqua Pfau wrap.

Amanda B. also practices the Carry of the Month with a Girasol Micah's Rainbow.

Galen D. spots Sarah M. as she learns to Double Hammock in a KoKaDi Elephant wrap.

Where We Wore in August

Nicole R. watches the hot air balloons at the Colorado Balloon Classic with her son peacefully sleeping in a Maya sling. (Photo by her husband Kris)

Dorinda B. and her little one (in a Beco Gemini) enjoy the view of Mount St. Helens.

Isabel T. walks along the beach at Cape Cod with her son in a Didymos Petrol Hemp Indio.

Mindy N. hikes the Manitou Incline with her 18-month-old in a Boba 3G.

Christie T. explores the zoo with her daughter Ava in a Boba Air.

Nicole R. nurses on a hike through Fountain Creek Nature Center.
(Photo by her daughter)

8/7 Monthly Meeting

Our month's meeting was held at the Casa Verde Commons House, with the Carry of the Month being Wendy's Double Hammock, as demonstrated by member Cora K. and her toddler daughter!  It was an awesome turn out and we hope everyone had a great time. 

Babywearers chat about the various carriers and wraps.  

Group leader Marcia S. adjusts Noel's G.'s rebozo knot while Jessa P. watches intently.  

Cora K. demonstrates the Carry of the Month.

Marcia S. examines a Tula.

Cora K. helps Sarah M. learn a back carry.
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen M.)

A baby boy rests on his mama's back as he waits for her to complete her carry.
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen M.)

Jessa P. finishes her wrap job with a Tibetan tie.
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen M.)

Cora K. nurses her toddler in a Girasol wrap.  
(Photo courtesy of Gretchen M.)

Garden of the Gods Photoshoot

We had a photography session at the Garden of the Gods today.  One of our longtime members, Gretchen M., took these beautiful photographs.  

Where We Wore in July

Mindy N. treks across the Great Sand Dunes National Park with her toddler in a Boba.

Kristen M. is wearing her baby in a Kinderpack at the Colorado National Monument.

Jennifer P. wears her baby boy in a KoKaDi Glamour Stars wrap in Manitou Springs after perfecting the July Carry of the Month, DRS2S.

Rechelle B.'s husband drags two suitcases (and carseats) while wearing their child on his back in a Tula.

Erica N. and her friend Frauke wear their two year olds on a prayer walk in Chisinau, the capital city of Moldova. Erica (left) is using a Kinderpack while Frauke is sporting a Manduca.

Maureen S. checks on her pregnant cow while wearing her baby in a DIY Osnaburg wrap.

Stella S.'s husband Bill wears their older daughter in a mei tai, while holding their youngest.

Galen D. tandems wears while getting ready to enter the airport.  Her two-year-old daughter is on her front in a Kanga XT and her son is on her back in a Blue and White Pfau Didymos.