Geelong Group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association

Free Babywearing Support in Geelong South Eastern Babywearing Group is joining the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Geelong Group for a free, informative and hands-on babywearing session. Whether you're expecting a baby, new to babywearing, exploring different carriers or looking for help with one you already own, we'd love you to join us! What We Offer We'll begin with a presentation covering: - Safe babywearing principles and positioning - Different baby carrier styles and their features - Choosing a carrier that suits your needs - Comfortable and supportive fitting techniques - Babywearing from newborn through to toddlerhood Following the presentation, there will be opportunities for individual fit-checks, questions and hands-on assistance. Who Is Welcome? Everyone! Expectant parents, parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers, partners, grandparents and other family members are all welcome. You don't need to be breastfeeding, an ABA member or have any previous babywearing experience to attend. What to Bring Bring along your baby or toddler and any carriers you already own, particularly if you'd like help adjusting them. Don't have a carrier yet? No problem! We have a demonstration collection of different carrier styles available to explore and try. About the Australian Breastfeeding Association The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides information, education and mother-to-mother support through local groups, breastfeeding counsellors and its 24-hour National Breastfeeding Helpline. Local ABA groups offer welcoming opportunities to connect with other families, share experiences and access ongoing breastfeeding and parenting support. National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) Free, Independent Babywearing Support South Eastern Babywearing Group is part of the Southern Natural Parenting Network, a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community organisation. We provide free, independent babywearing education and support. We have no products to sell and no pressure to purchase anything. Bookings This is a free event, but bookings are appreciatedto help us plan for attendance and ensure we bring suitable demonstration carriers. Please check in with the ABA group when you arrive. Stay in Touch Select Keep me updated when registering to receive occasional emails about upcoming free babywearing sessions, community events, articles and resources. You can unsubscribe at any time. Visit southernnaturalparentingnetwork.org for more information. Photos at Our Events We occasionally take photographs at our events for our website, social media and educational or promotional materials. We respect your privacy and will seek permission for individual photographs. Please let us know if you or your children would prefer not to be photographed.