During the early days of motherhood, I had no idea how to use the carrier gifted to me at my baby shower. I quickly became discouraged and frustrated. My baby only slept on me, which was delightful, but that meant I had very limited time to do the work needed to take care of myself and my home.
Finally I was given a stretchy wrap, and my entire life changed. Suddenly I was given the freedom to be close to my baby, and do the tasks necessary for my life to function well.
With each subsequent baby I expanded my collection and watched as they each grew to have their own preferences and as my relationship with my children deepened. Transitions when a new sibling came home became that much easier, as I was able to tandem wear my newborn with the older sibling or wear my newborn as we played and enjoyed our lives.
I am forever thankful for the other mothers in my community who encouraged me to keep trying and who helped me find the right fit in those early days. Wearing my children has been incredibly empowering and quickly became a passion for me.
Over the years I have watched countless parents become disenchanted or frustrated with babywearing, not having the support they need to access such a timeless and powerful tool. Babywearing is liberating when done correctly, but like most things, dangerous when done incorrectly. My goal is to make sure that all parents have access to safe, comfortable, and accessible babywearing. We can work together to find the best carrier for you, a safe fit, and grow in advanced skills like breastfeeding while babywearing.
Babywearing Services
Carrier trouble shooting $120
- One virtual or in person 60 min appointment where we will troubleshoot and adjust your chosen carrier to achieve the best fit possible and help you gain confidence in your ability to replicate that fit on your own.
Fit checks $40
- Send me a photo of you in your chosen carrier. I will send it back with corrections and suggestions to help you achieve a better and safer fit.
Carrier Consult $100
- 1 virtual meeting where we discuss your concerns about babywearing, the needs that you and your baby have in a carrier, and explore options that will work best for your family.
Prenatal Consultation $120
- One 60 minute meeting where I will bring a varied selection of carriers for you to look at, try on, and learn how to use so you can make an informed purchase, and feel confident using your chosen carrier when baby arrives.
Advanced skill consult $150
- A virtual or in person meeting to go over one advanced skill of your choice. Choose from
– breastfeeding in a carrier
– safe newborn back carry
– woven wrap many ways
– traditional babywearing
Packages
Newborn Package $400
- 1 prenatal consultation
- 2 visits in the first 3 months of baby’s life
- 3 fit checks with text support
Lifetime Package $950
- Unlimited fit checks for the first 3 years of child’s life
- 1 in person or video consult for each carrier acquired during the first three years of babies life for each caregiver
- Unlimited Carrier decision support
- 1 one on one advanced skill consult a year
Group Classes
- Small group troubleshooting (less than 6 parents ) $150 for 2 hours + venue fee if not provided by client
- Large group educational classes (more than 6 moms) $400 for 2 hours + venue fee if not provided by the client
A brief overview and demonstration of safe practice in most popular carriers
Guidance on general principles and goals of safe babywearing
A Q&A session
- Vocational specific class for childcare or health professionals. $300 for 2 hours + venue fee if venue not provide by client
An overview of safe babywearing
Carrier specific group practice and troubleshooting
- Advanced skill small group class $350 for 2 hours + venue fee if not provided by client
Demonstration of skill followed by group troubleshooting and guided practice
Carrying With Kirby 