A Day in the Life of a Babywearing Consultant: Elise Hall

What does it really looks like to blend business, babies, and babywearing? I wouldn't trade it for anything.

When people ask what I do, I sometimes struggle to sum it up. Babywearing consultant? Yes. Educator? Yep. Fitness instructor, blogger, mentor, doula, marketing manager, and emotional cheerleader? Also yes.

Every day looks a little different—but I thought I’d pull back the curtain on a real day in my life as a babywearing consultant to show you what this work can look like in practice.  

6:15am – The day starts early (because kids). I throw on a carrier with a demo doll and fire up my computer.

6:30am – I film a virtual babywearing yoga class. Some days I’m alone during the class; other days, like today, my kids are crawling all over me (I miss when they could be contained in their carriers!). I love helping parents feel strong, supported, and more connected to their bodies - and normalizing that it's ok for things to be different and more chaotic than before having kids.

7:00am – Breakfast chaos with the kids. We do the morning shuffle—eggs, lost socks, someone cries because her brother looked at her funny.

8:00–9:00am – While the kids build magnetic tile towers, I draft a blog post on how to choose a carrier for different types of workouts. My goal? Make movement feel more accessible for new parents, no matter what kind of baby carrier they prefer.

9:00–10:00am – While getting the kids set up with snacks, I send a round of emails to local lactation consultants to prep for our upcoming event on babywearing and breastfeeding. Then I hop into a few local moms’ Facebook groups to remind folks to register.

10:00am–12:00pm – The kids are on a playdate (bless), so I film a batch of short tutorial videos for clients and send a check-in message to a new parent who recently gave birth. I just want to know how babywearing is going and whether she needs anything. That kind of support—ongoing, real-life, person-to-person—is why I do this work.

12:00–1:00pm – Lunch and outside time. I try to unplug and be fully present with the kids (and the dog).

1:00–2:00pm – I set the kids up with some Bluey on TV and teach a virtual babywearing barre class. Afterward, a few parents stick around to ask questions. It’s always a mix of practical ("Is this hip carry okay for my baby's age?") and emotional ("Is it normal to feel touched out?").

2:00–4:00pm – I play with the kids in between polishing my slides for the breastfeeding collaboration event. It’s a delicate dance, but I manage to finish the outline and feel good about it. My husband gets home and takes the kids on a walk so I can head to a consultation.

4:00–5:30pm – I meet with a couple expecting their first baby in a month. They’re nervous, excited, and totally open. We explore different carrier types, talk through newborn tips, and imagine what babywearing might look like in their lives. These consults are the heart of my work—so personal and so powerful.

5:30–8:00pm – Dinner, family time, bedtime routines. This job lets me be here for those moments, and that means the world.

8:00–9:00pm – I put on some music and research SEO strategies because I still don't really understand it, and I love learning new things to try. Then I draft a few marketing emails for next week’s class registration. Not glamorous—but important.

9:00–10:00pm – A book, a cup of tea, and bedtime for me, too.

So, what does a babywearing consultant really do?

We support. We teach. We build relationships. We create resources, collaborate with other professionals, answer the hard questions, and celebrate the small wins—like a parent who finally gets a comfortable fit or a newborn who settles instantly in a wrap.

It’s work that adapts to your life, fuels your creativity, and gives back in ways that are hard to describe until you’ve experienced them yourself.

If you’ve ever wondered what it might feel like to be that person—supporting parents, changing lives, and building a career rooted in empowerment and connection—maybe this is your sign. I started this journey nearly 3 years ago, and while it's not always been easy, it has always been worth it.