Up-a-Bubba : Babywearing Consultant and Postpartum Doula

Sling & Carrier Consultant and Postpartum Doula with a passion to support and enable parents in the Waikato, volunteer at Waikato Baby Carriers, your local community group One day our nanny took my unsettled, fussy, colicky baby and wrapped him onto my back, with in minutes he was quiet, content and asleep. Fast forward 10 years, now living in NZ, when my second son came along I decided to attend a babywearing meet. So many options were available, ring slings, stretchies, woven wraps, mei teis, soft structured carriers, where to start? I jumped right in and emerged later with a love of woven wraps and a passion for babywearing. It has comforted my daughter when she has been sick and I have needed to prepare dinner, it has strengthened the bond with my son as we have walked along the river and I have heard him babbling in my ear as we discuss all things we see, it has provided safety and security for many foster babies and toddlers who have arrived at my door overwhelmed and scared. I can go, I have experienced so many benefits that come with babywearing. I would like to help you navigate your way through the different carriers so that you may find one that suites your needs, so that you too can have that "ah ha" moment and begin to experience the benefits of wearing your baby close to your heart. With close to 10 years experience as a newborn foster mum I have realised there is not a lot of support for new mums and sometimes life can be pretty full on and as a mum we never put ourselves first or find it hard to ask for help . This is why I have started to offer postpartum support here in Hamilton. I want to help make things a little easier for you and walk along beside you as you navigate the 4th trimester.