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. 

Where We Wore in September

Maureen S. watches her older son on the playground while wearing her baby in a Girasol Neapolitan ring sling.

Nicole R. participates in the ClickinMoms ClickinWalk in Manitou Springs with her son in a Maya Wrap ring sling.

Amanda J. wears her daughter in a Beco Butterfly 2 at Garden of the Gods.

Kristen M. takes her family to Santa's Workshop.  She is wearing her youngest in a Scootababy.

Jen C. wears her baby in an Infantino Wrap & Tie at the red rocks.

Tiffany S. wears her daughter in a Moby at the Air Force vs. Wyoming game.

Maureen S. tries out the September Carry of the Month in a DIY Osnaburg.

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.

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.)

7/10 Monthly Meeting

I (Paula) was unable to attend this last meeting, but one of our leaders, Jillian, summarizes it here, complete with pictures!

This month our meeting was held at Nancy Lewis Park.  Our topic this month was pouch slings.  We also decided to start doing a carry of the month (COTM). Our carry this month is Double Rebozo Shoulder to Shoulder.

Marcia led the discussion on pouch slings.  In addition to a fabulous demonstration on how to do a front and back carry with one, she discussed the pros and cons.  Pouch slings are an easy, inexpensive way to venture into the babywearing world.  They are also very portable, they fold up very small and are great for keeping in the car or diaper bag.  They are also relatively simple to use.  The most frustrating thing about a pouch is that finding the right size.  They are also not very adjustable, although the shoulder can be folded over to tighten the top rail.



The carry of the month, Double Rebozo Shoulder to Shoulder (DRS2S) was very well received.  It is a nice back carry because it can be tied off almost immediately, making Little One more secure while the passes are being completed.  We had several brave mamas willing to give it a try and many have tried it at home too.  We would love to see pictures, please post them to our facebook group. :)

Trying out Ash

Stella is successful with DRS2S

Aris & Niki

Marcia assisting Melissa with the COTM

Isabel also has success

Melissa, another success

Melissa & Cora perfecting Double Hammock

Isabel and Laney

Enjoying the shade

More shade and babies

6/5 Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting was held today!  With Elizabeth C. moving away, meetings will no longer be held at Casa Verde.  We thank her for hosting us for this long.  :)  Future meetings will likely be at local parks if the weather continues to stay nice.

This meeting's topic was "Carrier Safety."  We talked about the "Cradle Carry" and while it is a valid carry, carries that hold the baby upright with their faces visible and kissable are the better option, as you can be more aware of the baby's airway.  (Vigilance about a baby's breathing while babywearing is important.)  We discussed forward-facing babies (wearing babies with their backs against our chests, facing out), and how there are also options such as hip and high back carries. These carries allow babies to get a good view and tend to more ergonomic for both the parent and the baby.  We also talked about narrow-based carriers.  These carriers are not considered unsafe. While there are more comfortable or ideal options out there, it is still safe for parents to wear babies in these kinds of carriers.

June Meeting Group Photo

Courtney K. tries out a wrap woven by group leader Marcia S.
(Photo provided by Courtney K.)

Rechelle B. checks her baby's seat. She is using an Ellevill Tri-green woven wrap.

Gretchen M.'s daughter rocks a torso carry.