Our group is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping parents and caregivers learn the art of babywearing. We say art because babywearing really is a skill that is fine tuned over time. While teaching parents and caregivers about wearing their babies, we emphasize safety and comfort. The results of safely and comfortably wearing baby include increased bonding for both wearer and baby, confidence in parenting and decreased crying time for baby. We also love babywearing because it allows the wearer to engage in everyday activities while keeping baby close.
At a meeting or special event you can
• Learn the benefits of babywearing
• Get tips on safely wearing your baby
• Try different baby carriers
• Practice and learn different carrying positions
• Help others master babywearing
• Make new friends
Morning Be By Baby
Location 1654 W Roscoe St Chicago IL 60657
Monthly First Tuesday Morning 11 – 12:30 a.m.
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5
Morning Cygnus Lactation Services
Location 402 N. Seymour Mundelein, IL
Monthly Second Friday Morning 10 a.m. – noon
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8
Morning Algonquin Public Library, Harnish Room
Location 2600 Harnish Dr, Algonquin, IL
Monthly Thur Morning 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 17
Morning Waukegan Public Library, Bradbury Room
Location 128 North County Street, Waukegan, IL
Monthly Last Thursday Morning 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, Apr 28
Evening Grayslake Area Public Library, Room ABC
Location 100 Library Lane, Grayslake, IL
Monthly Thursday Evening 6:15 – 8:15 pm
Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 24, Apr 28, May 26, June 23
Currently Planned Special Events
Events Descriptions
•Monthly Meetings – We start by socialize. Then give an overview of safety and carrier types with an emphasis on something different each month, see website for topic listing. Then we break up for individual help.
•Playgroups - We encourage members to get together outside of our meetings to enjoy each others company.
•Special Events/ Community Outreach – We will be celebrating International Babywearing Week for second year. Last year we hosted clinics to create babywearing ponchos. Everyone loves our family and dad-focused events! New events are always being planned!
• Babywearing Classes – We can provide instruction on safety, getting comfortable and choosing a carrier for your group or business. Contact us to have a class taught at your location!
Children of all ages are always welcome!
E-mail:lakecountybabywearers@yahoo.com
Leaders: Colleen, Hyacynth, Tabitha, Marion, Heather
I’m so excited to see a group that meets in Algonquin!! I can’t make it tomorrow though. Will there be a meeting in April?