All you need to know about the Carrying Consultancy Course

We pride ourselves on the quality of all the add-ons you get with the course

– A four-day course, covering theoretical and practical knowledge (See detailed content at the bottom of this page), helping you gain the confidence so that you have the skills to start your consultancy as soon as you have attended the course.

– Handouts: We understand that there is a lot to take in and that you want to pay full attention to what is being taught without worrying about taking too many notes. All handouts provided are kept up-to-date and your membership will give you access to the most recent versions.

– One year membership: you can access all the benefits listed below for one year at no extra cost! After one year, you can decide to join the Slingababy membership scheme for £3 per month. The membership allows us to keep the support relevant to active members. The membership also gives you access to discounted places on Ask Lorette sessions.

– Access to a support group: the support group is held on Facebook and benefits from other consultants’ experience. If you do not wish to be on Facebook, you can always contact your trainer directly for support. Your trainer can also contact the Facebook group on your behalf.

– The right to re-attend the course as many times as you like! (with a nominal admin fee): The course is built so that every person will gain something from it, whether you are completely new to baby-carrying or have years of experience. If you are new to baby-carrying, you may find that there is only so much you can take in at first, so the option to re-attend to build on your knowledge is available. The course is also a powerful confidence-booster, so if you feel a need to top-up your mojo, you are always welcome back.

– Links to video tutorials: We understand that you might like to refresh your memory long after the course finishes and cannot always come back, this is why there are video tutorials available as reminders of the carries and techniques covered, as well as for any carries we did not get to cover together.

– Free CPD days (Continuing Professional Development) twice a year: We believe that your learning does not stop after the course. The CPD days are a great opportunity to top-up your knowledge and stay up-to-date with the industry. It is also a time when all the Slingababy consultants get together so they can network and share their experiences. 

All of this for as little as £575! (for a remote course or in-person course in mainland Great Britain, please contact us for courses further afield)

Baby’s physiology and anatomy: a global approach, working for a text-book baby and a real one

Wearer’s physiology and anatomy: a global approach, working for a text-book wearer and a real one

Special circumstances: multiples, disability, prematurity…

What is the consultant’s role and limitations?

How to set up a workshop

How to set up a consultation

How to make videos

Benefits of baby-carrying for both wearer and baby

Carrying safety: dynamic approach and risk assesment

The ergonomical position

In-arms carrying, baby handling and baby holding

Carrying positions, pros, cons and limitations: chest to chest, cradle, seated sideways, off-centered, on the hip, facing out, on the back

Finding the right carrying height for each babywearing pair

Different techniques to get a baby onto your back

Safety and official weight limits

Woven wrap

Stretchy wrap

Ring Sling

Meh Dai

Buckle carriers

Other carriers, lovingly referred to as the “weird and wonderful” (Podaegis, Onbuhimos, Pouches, double pouches, Skin to skin garments, Kanga and other traditional carriers, Hybrid carriers)

General information and variations between brands

How to handle the slings

Mechanics of tightening

Mechanics of carries

Breastfeeding positions

Front, hip and back carries with main sling types

Adapting for newborns, babies with neck control, babies who sit and toddlers

Empathy

Respect

Active Listening

Observation

Pedagogy

Self-awareness

Curiosity

The remote courses run on the same schedule as the in-person courses but they are delivered via Zoom and YouTube. This means that you can attend from anywhere in the world! They run on UK time so make sure to check the time difference from where you are.

Star courses have various locations but are guaranteed to run, even with only one participant, so if you need to book travel, childcare or accommodation you can do so without worrying of a possible cancellation.

We are proud of offering a service that is driven by quality.

The carrying consultancy courses are currently limited to 14 participants.

It is possible for the courses to come nearer to you.

First, you need to get a group together of 4 to 14 people. This helps us with ensuring courses do run and are not organised only to get cancelled nearer the time. We prefer spending all our energy looking after the ever-growing consultants and improving the services we offer to you.

Then you need to agree on a date from the possible dates. You can get in touch either before or after this step to make sure your favourite date will not get snapped right in front of your eyes!

Once you get in touch, we will need all the names and email addresses of the participants so we can send you our booking form and training information. Feel free to request it at any time if you wish to read it prior to joining a group.

Once all the deposits are received, we will look at a suitable venue. Your local knowledge is greatly appreciated for this but not obligatory.

If you do not know anybody else who is interested, you can join this Facebook group to get a group together. You can also get in touch to register interest as we keep a record of all the people who have registered interest in the past and can put all of you in touch.

If the dates available do not work for you, let us know as we may be able to move things around to accommodate you.

Do not hesitate to get in touch!

It is possible for the carrying consultancy course to come abroad.

First, you need to get a group together of 6 to 20 people. This helps us with ensuring courses do run and are not organised only to get cancelled nearer the time. We prefer spending all our energy looking after the ever-growing consultants and improving the services we offer to you.

Depending on the number of participants, we may have additional costs or need an extra teaching day:
For 6 or 7 people, the travel expenses will need to be covered by the group.
For 8 to 14 people there are no extra costs.
For over 14 people, there are no extra costs but the course may need to be spread over 5 days.

Then you need to agree on a date from the possible dates. You can get in touch either before or after this step to make sure your favourite date will not get snapped right in front of your eyes!

Once we’ve agreed on a date we will set up an online course booking link.

Once we have people booked on the course and all the deposits are received, we will need your help to find a suitable venue.

If you do not know anybody else who is interested, you can join this Facebook group to get a group together. You can also get in touch to register interest as we keep a record of all the people who have registered interest in the past and can put all of you in touch.

If the dates available do not work for you, let us know as we may be able to move things around to accommodate you.

Do not hesitate to get in touch!

Access to Zoom. You may like having it on a fixed device and also on a mobile device, so you can move around your space.

Access to YouTube. You will need a YouTube account to view some of the videos have they have been age restricted by their bots.

You might benefit from the largest screen you have available.

Something to take notes

Some space for the practical work.

Some snacks

Some drinks

1 demo doll

1 short wrap (Size 1-2 or 3)

1 medium wrap (size 4-5)

1 long wrap (size 6-7)

1 1-way stretchy wrap

1 2-way stretch wrap

1 Meh Dai

1 Buckle carrier

1 Ring Sling

Something to take notes

Things to make yourself comfortable – loose clothing, slippers, a cushion or something to sit on, some knitting if it helps you focus, anything really!

Lunch (snacks are provided)

1 demo doll

1 short wrap (Size 1-2 or 3)

1 medium wrap (size 4-5)

1 long wrap (size 6-7)

1 1-way stretchy wrap

1 2-way stretch wrap

1 Meh Dai

1 Buckle carrier

1 Ring Sling

If you do not have all the equipment required for the course, there are a number of options.

For Slings & Carriers

• Hire. We recommend It’s a Sling Thing
• Buy second hand. We recommend Jeni at Little Possums Pre-loved. They offer options for most purses including a pay as you feel selection which you may find suitable for training and demos. There are also second hand boards on Facebook but these may feel overwhelming.
• Buy new. Depending on what you need we may suggest different retailers, so drop us an email or call Lorette to discuss your specific needs.

For Demo Dolls

• Borrow. Your local sling library might be able to help.
• Buy second hand. Little Possums Pre-lovedmay have some for sale.
• Buy new. We recommend getting in touch with Slumber-Roo.