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July 7th Babywearing Workshop at Centre Lunata
On July 7th 2024 I will be offering a babywearing workshop at Centre Lunata, in Bertrange, Luxembourg. The workshop is open to parents with small children and expecting families. On July 7th I will be offering a group babywearing workshop at Centre Lunata, in Bertrange, Luxembourg. Due to general demand the language of the language will be english, but I will happily clarify in French or Spanish when needed. The workshop is open to parents of small children and expecting families. On this two and a half hours long workshop we will: Participants are also welcome to bring their own carriers, if they already have some, to try on during…
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May Back Carrying Workshop
On May 16th I will be offering a babywearing workshop in Luxembourg, with focus on learning to carry your kid on your back. Do you love carrying your child, but you feel they are getting a bit heavy? Does your kid like to be carried all the time, and it is getting in the way of your household chores? Do you wish to go hiking with your toddler and be able to safely carry them when they get tired? In any of these cases, this workshop is right for you! In a small group, I will help you get confortable carrying your kid on your back, so that you can…
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Carrying older children
Sometimes I hear parents say things like “yes I used to carry them a lot when they were babies, but of course now with X kgs I can’t carry them anymore”. And although of course I respect each parent’s own experience, it makes me a little sad to think that they stopped carrying if they both enjoyed it because of the weight. As I was saying on a recent post, children tend to need physical contact even well beyond the newborn stage. And in every opportunity where you would have taken your kid in arms, you could carry them on a sling or carrier, and your body would be thankful!…
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Ring slings: practical and long-lasting
On this post I will talk about ring slings, are a very practical type of carrier that is might take you from birth until well into toddlerhood. A ring sling is made from woven fabric (the same as woven wraps), and normally is between 1.5 – 2m long. It has a pair of rings sewn on one end, and the other end is then threaded through them. A ringsling allows you to carry your baby on the front or on the hips, and eventually on the back (though normally there are more comfortable options for that). For carrying on the front and on the hips, it is always a one-shoulder…
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When is the best moment to take a babywearing workshop?
Are you currently pregnant and you are wondering if it is better for you to have a babywearing consultation now, or wait until the baby is born? In this post I give you some tips to help you make that decision! I got asked this question many times, so I thought it was about time to write a post about this. Is it better to have a consultation or take part on a babywearing workshop while you are still pregnant, or is it better to wait until your baby is born? The answer, not surprisingly, is that there is no right answer 🙂 As everything around parenthood, the key is…
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Babywearing in the Rain
Believe it or not, when it rains, babywearing might be the most practical option to leave the house with a small kid! Keep reading to know why I find babywearing in the rain so useful. The practicity of babywearing when it rains Today is a very rainy day in Luxembourg. Rain is not so uncommon, but days with *heavy* rain, like I was used to in Buenos Aires, are somewhat rarer. I had to leave the house with my two kids and it took me like 30′ to get them ready! Yes, every parent knows what a hassle it is to go out with kids when it rains. Even if…
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Woven wrap workshop at Centre Lunata
A babywearing workshop in Luxembourg to explore all the possibilities offered by woven wraps. All levels of experience all welcome. Hello everyone! I am super happy to announce that on November 24 I will be teaching a wrapping workshop at Centre Lunata. We will deepen into the amazing possibilities offered by the most versatile carrier available: the woven wrap. This workshop is open to everyone, no previous babywearing or wrapping experience needed. About the workshop This two hour long workshop will be split in two parts: We will work on every one’s particular interests and built on their current knowledge, I will propose also variations and different finishes for the…
