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Babywearing, at it's most basic, is wearing your child on your person with the aid of carrier. It can be a simple piece of cloth, a structured carrier or a long flowing ring sling. The benefits are countless and are documented in various places on the internet and in books. Regardless of how you carry, safety is always of the utmost concern. Below are links to various sites, information about wearing, supporting the industry or getting in touch with fellow wearers. Happy Babywearing!

Wikipedia's Entry on Babywearing

Dr. Sears on Babywearing

The BabyWearer- An international forum dedicated to babywearing. Tips and tricks, buy and sell carriers and just chat with fellow babywearers.

Babywearing International- Babywearing International Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver, through education and support.

Baby Carrier Industry Alliance- exists to increase awareness of the value of quality baby carriers and to support those in the baby carrier industry. The BCIA was formed in 2010 as a 501(c)(6) corporation. As an alliance of industry leaders, the BCIA is organized to propagate standards across the industry, promote educational outreach, participate in research, and help small businesses comply with standards.

Jan Andrea's site, Owner of Sleeping Baby Productions The first site is full of all kinds of articles, crafts, and other neat things. Her business site, SBP has beautiful slings. I think the world of her and her dedication to the babywearing community and just love her slings.

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Babywearing, at it's most basic, is wearing your child on your person with the aid of carrier. It can be a simple piece of cloth, a structured carrier or a long flowing ring sling. The benefits are countless and are documented in various places on the internet and in books. Regardless of how you carry, safety is always of the utmost concern. Below are links to various sites, information about wearing, supporting the industry or getting in touch with fellow wearers. Happy Babywearing! Wikipedia's Entry on Babywearing Dr. Sears on Babywearing The BabyWearer- An international forum dedicated to babywearing. Tips and tricks, buy and sell carriers and just chat with fellow babywearers. Babywearing International- Babywearing International Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver, through education and support. Baby Carrier Industry Alliance- exists to increase awareness of the value of quality baby carriers and to support those in the baby carrier industry. The BCIA was formed in 2010 as a 501(c)(6) corporation. As an alliance of industry leaders, the BCIA is organized to propagate standards across the industry, promote educational outreach, participate in research, and help small businesses comply with standards. Jan Andrea's site, Owner of Sleeping Baby Productions The first site is full of all kinds of articles, crafts, and other neat things. Her business site, SBP has beautiful slings. I think the world of her and her dedication to the babywearing community and just love her slings.

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