Free Babywearing Support in Forest Hill

Join South Eastern Babywearing Group and the Blackburn–Mitcham Group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association for a relaxed morning of practical babywearing information and hands-on support.

Whether you are preparing for a new baby, completely new to babywearing, having difficulty getting comfortable with a carrier you already own or exploring options as your baby grows, you are very welcome.

During the session, you can:

bring your own baby carrier for a personalised fit-check
learn how to position your baby safely and comfortably
troubleshoot discomfort, positioning or fitting concerns
explore different styles of wraps, slings and structured carriers
see, feel and try carriers from our demonstration collection
practise using a carrier with a demonstration doll
ask questions before choosing or purchasing a carrier elsewhere
explore options suitable from newborn through to toddlerhood

You do not need to own a baby carrier or have any previous babywearing experience.

Who Is Welcome?

Expectant parents, parents, caregivers, partners, grandparents, support people, babies, toddlers and older children are all welcome.

You do not need to be an Australian Breastfeeding Association member or be breastfeeding to attend.

This is a relaxed, family-friendly session. You are welcome to feed, change or settle your baby whenever needed and stay for as much or as little of the morning as suits your family.

What to Bring

Bring any baby carriers you already own, including carriers you have borrowed, purchased second-hand or received from someone else. Where possible, please also bring the instruction booklet.

You are equally welcome to attend without a carrier and explore the options available in our demonstration collection.

About ABA Blackburn–Mitcham Group

The Blackburn–Mitcham Group offers a welcoming, non-judgemental place for local families to meet, share the joys and challenges of parenting and access accurate information about babies and breastfeeding.

Pregnant parents and families who are breastfeeding, expressing, mixed-feeding, bottle feeding or no longer breastfeeding are all welcome.

Local breastfeeding counsellors and educators are often available to answer questions and provide free, confidential support. Parents, partners, grandparents, babies and children of all ages are welcome.

About the Australian Breastfeeding Association

The Australian Breastfeeding Association is Australia’s peak body for breastfeeding information and support. Through trained volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and educators, ABA provides evidence-led, judgement-free support through local groups, education, online resources and the free 24-hour National Breastfeeding Helpline.

ABA local groups offer a welcoming place to meet other parents, share experiences, ask questions and access reliable information about breastfeeding and early parenting.

For breastfeeding information and support, call 1800 mum 2 mum — 1800 686 268, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Free, Non-Commercial Babywearing Support

South Eastern Babywearing Group is a volunteer-run community service.

Our babywearing information and fitting support are free. We do not sell baby carriers or receive commissions for recommending particular products.

Our aim is to help families understand their options and find safe, comfortable solutions that suit their individual bodies, babies and circumstances.

Bookings

This is a free event, but registration helps us plan for the number of families attending and ensure everyone has an opportunity to receive hands-on support.

Registering also allows us to contact you if there is an unexpected change to the session.

We recommend arriving during the first hour when possible, particularly if you would like individual help fitting a carrier.

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Photos at Our Events

We sometimes take photographs at our events to help show families what to expect and illustrate different baby carriers.

These may include general photographs of the session, a group photograph or individual families who have agreed to be photographed.

It is completely fine not to be photographed or to ask that your baby’s face is not shown. We will always ask before taking an individual photograph, and you may be asked to complete a photo consent form.

Contact the host of Forest Hill Babywearing Event with- Blackburn-Mitcham Group Australian Breastfeeding Association