From Babywearer to Educator: Why You Need More Than Just Technique

“I already know how to babywear, can I just skip the class and take the test?”

“I’ve been babywearing for years, so I’m not sure the class is for me.”

“I won’t be able to come to all the classes, but I’m an experienced babywearer so I think I can keep up!”

These statements or some variation of them show up in our emails, chats, and conversations almost weekly from folks considering enrolling in our Foundations in Babywearing Education Training.

We get it - for anyone who is really confident in their babywearing abilities, it’s easy to assume that that’s what the course is about - babywearing technique.

But one thing we’ve seen time and time again over this last decade+ of training babywearing consultants is this - knowing how to do something yourself is an entirely separate skill from knowing how to teach it to someone else.

Foundations is about so much more than babywearing technique. From infant development and the science of babywearing to how to scaffold and structure learning and communicate effectively with your clients, you’ll leave class as more than just a babywearing enthusiast - you’ll be an incredible teacher and guide for the families you work with.

But don’t just take it from us - hear what some of our recent graduates have to say!

“This training is more than just learning how to wear a carrier. You learn about the many different types of carriers there are, how to use them, and the safety that you need to be aware of.” ~Katherine Shellnut

“I love that this course emphasizes that babywearing is so much more than just baby transporting. This work is a lot about supporting and empowering the client in their parenting, not just the technical details of using different carriers.” ~ Jenie McCarthy

But it’s not just what you learn in class that makes Foundations so amazing (is it cringe to say that about your own course?) - its who you learn it with.

Joining a community of other people who love babywearing and want to make an impact on their communities is a powerful thing, and we’ve seen so many of our graduates go on to stay in touch with members of their cohort, professionally and personally, for years to come.

“An important detail that I think would help others about this training is that the help is there if you need it. Joanna did an amazing job making sure that we were all prepared and as well as the relationships you develop with your classmates. I've made friendships across the country that we made our own time on zoom to practice and to me that was very nice knowing that there were resources.” ~Ashley Beckwith

Whether you’ve been babywearing for a decade, or have only just begun exploring what babywearing truly is, you’ll find what you’re looking for (and so much more!) in Foundations Training.

We work hard to make this training the best it can be because we care passionately about filling the world with incredible babywearing consultants. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we’re able to give each of our students because we know that what you have to give to the world is unique and powerful…and we want to give you the tools, support, and encouragement you need to make an impact.

So if you’ve been holding off on taking Foundations in Babywearing Education Training because you already know how to babywear or aren’t sure if you’ll get anything out of it, trust us - we love exceeding expectations and showing how much more there is to babywearing than just technical know-how.

Learn how to teach Babywearing at FOUNDATIONS in Babywearing Education Training

Be an advocate and join the NEWBORN Babywearing Support Training. 

We think both training are best taken together -  Foundations and then Newborn Training get your special combo deal here.