What does a babywearing consultant actually do?

Babywearing advisors: Support for parents in everyday babywearing

Wearing consultants are experts in all aspects of carrying babies and small children.They support parents in choosing the right baby carrier, show different carrying techniques and give tips for ergonomic and comfortable carrying.

What does a babywearing consultant do?

• Advice: Babywearing consultants take time to address the individual needs of parents and children. They determine the child's height, weight and carrying preferences and advise parents on choosing the right baby carrier.
• Carrying techniques: They show different carrying techniques, such as the front carry, the back carry and the hip carry, and explain which carrying method is suitable for which situation.
• Ergonomics: Carrying consultants ensure that the child is positioned ergonomically correctly in the carrier in order to promote the development of the back and hips.
• Comfort: They give tips on how parents can make carrying comfortable for themselves and their child.
• Safety: Carrying advisors provide information about the safety aspects of carrying and give tips on how accidents can be avoided.

When does carrying advice make sense?

• Newborns: Babywearing consultants can help parents learn the correct carrying technique right from the start and thus avoid back and hip problems in the baby.
• Breastfeeding problems: Carrying can help solve breastfeeding problems as the baby can be optimally attached to the breast.
• Dissatisfaction with the baby carrier: If parents are dissatisfied with their current baby carrier, a baby carrier can help them find a more suitable alternative.
• Back pain: Carrying consultants give tips on how parents can avoid back pain when carrying.
• Twin parents: Babywearing consultants can show twin parents different ways to carry two children at the same time.

Where can I find a babywearing consultant?

You can find babywearing advisors in many cities and communities. You can contact midwives, pediatricians or babywearing schools to find a babywearing consultant in your area. Many babywearing consultants also offer online consultations.

Conclusion

Wearing advisors are valuable contacts for parents who want to carry their child. They offer competent advice, support and tips on everything to do with wearing.

Additional information:

• Training: Babywearing consultants are usually trained by the “Association of Baby Sling Consultants in Germany e.V.” (VDT) or by another recognized institution.
• Costs: The costs for a babywearing consultation vary depending on the babywearing consultant and the duration of the consultation. As a rule, the fee is between 30 and 60 euros per hour.
• Benefits of wearing: Wearing babies and toddlers has many benefits. It promotes the bond between parents and child, supports the child's development and can prevent back and hip problems in the baby.

I hope this blog article has given you an insight into the work of babywearing consultants. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact a babywearing consultant near you: https://sandiia.de/pages/trageberatung