When you are done here why not visit Colchester Perinatal Hug to see our network of professionals catering for all your pregnancy, birth and postnatal needs!
Workshops
Full workshops can be arranged by request. Maybe your NCT group wants to learn about newborn carrying together, or the group of mums you've met at baby massage are ready to learn back carrying?! See below for some common options, but if there is something else you need just let me know!
If it is just you looking to learn these things, then a consultation may be a better option
Mini workshops run during the St John's Library session
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am - 11/11.20am
Cost is £5
Summer/Winter Babywearing
Learn all about what to dress baby and yourself in, in extreme weather
Suitable for any aged baby
When baby wants to see more
Learn how to handle when baby starts to fuss and turn in the sling
Suitable for baby's aged 4+ months
Feeding in slings
Learn how to safely use your sling as a feeding aid
Suitable for any aged baby
Ring Slings
Learn the tricks to getting a good fit with a ring sling
Suitable for any aged baby
Back carrying with buckled carriers
Learn how to get baby onto your back by yourself using a buckled carrier
Suitable for baby's who can sit up unaided and beyond
Mini Workshops
Newborn Carrying
£40
Price is for 2 adults and 1 baby/bump for a 2 hour group session
Includes:
♡ 3 months stretchy wrap hire
Learn:
♡ Safety and optimal positioning
♡ Why carrying is important for babies
♡ How to use a stretchy wrap
♡ How to feed in a stretchy wrap
♡ Dolls available to practice with
♡ Pastries and hot drinks included
Suitable for expecting parents and those with babies under 8 weeks old.
Back Carrying
£20
Price is for 1 adult and 1 child for a 60-90 minute group session
Includes:
1x sling mirror
Learn:
♡ 3 different techniques for getting your child onto your back
♡ Safety while back carrying
♡ Tips and tricks
♡ Dolls available to practice with
♡ Refreshments included
Suitable for babies able to sit up unaided and upwards.
Ring Sling
£20
Price is for 1 adult and 1 child for a 60-90 minute group session
Includes:
1 month ring sling hire
Learn:
♡ Tips and tricks of how to use a ring sling.
♡ The differences between different styles and materials
♡ Safety
♡ Refreshments included
Suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages.
Woven wraps
£20
Price is for 1 adult and 1 child for a 60-90 minute group session
Includes:
1 month woven wrap hire
Learn:
♡ Two basic front carry's
♡ The differences between different styles and materials
♡ Safety
♡ Refreshments included
Suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages.