Babywearing Educator Certification

$250.00

Modules:

  1. History – Outlining the living traditions and long history of people around the world using different methods to keep their children close, and the subsequent modernization of the traditional practice.

  1. Cultural factors – About cultural appropriation and what we need to be aware of when talking about and teaching babywearing. Past transgressions, and moving forward.

  1. Recognition of inborn benefits – How and why babies, and parents thrive physically and mentaly while babywearing. Debunking myths.

  1. Safety and other considerations – When, how and where to use carriers safely.

  1. Carriers – An outline of 6 types of carriers: woven wraps, stretchy wraps, meh dais, ring slings, buckle carriers (soft structured carriers/SSCs), pre tied stretchy wraps.

  1. How to use Carriers – Instruction on how to use the 6 carriers from module 5.

Modules will include an instructional video with slides as well as a downloadable transcript. Supplemental videos, articles, graphics and pictures provided.

Course is self paced with mandatory webinars to move forward.

Participants will have access to a private Facebook group for instructor and peer support, tips and supplemental content, as well as live access to Rebecca during a specific time in the week in a private Facebook Live on topics of the week

Description

Welcome!  This course, in partnerships with Rebecca Grove, is sure to boost your knowledge and confidence in the skill and practice of modern babywearing.

Sneak peek of the Modules:

  1. History – Outlining the living traditions and long history of people around the world using different methods to keep their children close, and the subsequent modernization of the traditional practice.

  1. Cultural factors – About cultural appropriation and what we need to be aware of when talking about and teaching babywearing. Past transgressions, and moving forward.

  1. Recognition of inborn benefits – How and why babies, and parents thrive physically and mentaly while babywearing. Debunking myths.

  1. Safety and other considerations – When, how and where to use carriers safely.

  1. Carriers – An outline of 6 types of carriers: woven wraps, stretchy wraps, meh dais, ring slings, buckle carriers (soft structured carriers/SSCs), pre tied stretchy wraps.

  1. How to use Carriers – Instruction on how to use the 6 carriers from module.

Modules will include an instructional video with slides as well as a downloadable transcript. Supplemental videos, articles, graphics and pictures provided.

Course is self paced with mandatory webinars to move forward.

Participants will have access to a private Facebook group for instructor and peer support, tips and supplemental content, as well as live access to Rebecca during a specific time in the week in a private Facebook Live on topics of the week