Newport with the Western Melbourne group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association

Join South Eastern Babywearing Group and the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) Western Melbourne Group for a free, friendly and informative babywearing session.

What to Expect

We'll begin with an interactive presentation covering:

• The benefits of babywearing for parents and babies.

• Babywearing safety, including the T.I.C.K.S. guidelines.

• Different carrier styles, including stretchy and woven wraps, ring slings, meh dais and buckle carriers.

• Choosing a carrier that suits your baby, your body and your needs.

• Tips for safe, comfortable positioning and adjusting your carrier.

Following the presentation, there will be opportunities to explore our demonstration collection, try different carrier styles and receive individual fitting assistance with your own carrier.

Who Is Welcome?

Everyone is welcome! Whether you're expecting a baby, new to babywearing or already carrying an older baby or toddler, we'd love to see you.

Partners, grandparents and other caregivers are welcome too. You don't need to be breastfeeding or an ABA member to attend.

ABA meetings are relaxed and family-friendly. You're welcome to feed, change or settle your baby whenever needed.

What to Bring

Bring your baby and your own carrier if you have one. We will have a range of demonstration carriers and dolls available to explore.

About the Australian Breastfeeding Association

The Australian Breastfeeding Association provides information, education and support to families throughout Australia. Local ABA groups offer opportunities to connect with other parents, share experiences and access reliable breastfeeding information and support from trained volunteers.

Free, Non-Commercial Babywearing Support

South Eastern Babywearing Group is a volunteer-run community initiative of Southern Natural Parenting Network. We provide free, independent babywearing education and practical support, without promoting or selling baby carriers.

Bookings

This is a FREE community session, but bookings are essential.

Please register so we can plan for attendance and ensure everyone has an opportunity to receive hands-on support.

We encourage you to arrive in time for the presentation so you don't miss the important safety information.

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Photos at Our Events

We sometimes take photographs at our events to support our educational work and promote our free community activities. These may appear on our website, social media or in educational and promotional materials.

Photographs may include group images, carrier demonstrations or individual families. We will always ask permission before taking individual photographs, and you may be asked to complete a photo consent form.

You are always welcome to decline photography or request that your baby's or child's face is not shown. Your choice will be respected and will not affect the support you receive.