The Babywearing Educator Program™
offered by Babywearing Consultant Services, LLC
Earn your certification in babywearing education
Babywearing Consultant Services, LLC offers the Babywearing Education Program,™ an entry-level certification program for babywearing educators or caregivers interested in increasing their knowledge of babywearing education.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1. Recognize babywearing as a useful caregiving practice with known and potential benefits for both the carried and the carrier. Utilize available research and incorporate evidence into their babywearing education practice.
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2. Understand baby carrying history in the contexts of culture and social practices. Investigate culturally and personally held biases that may cause harm when interacting with vulnerable populations. Design situationally appropriate teaching that empowers caregivers and minimizes potential for paternalistic interactions with learners.
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3. Utilize and assist caregivers to effectively use four categories of carriers; wraps, ring slings, meh dais, and buckle carriers. Demonstrate babywearing techniques that minimize potential for injury related to baby carrying.
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4. Develop an individualized practice framework for community babywearing education that meets the needs of the focus population. Pursue continuing education relevant to babywearing and babywearing education that augments both knowledge and skills.
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Testimonials from Babywearing Educator Program Participants
My module 2 assignment is a little wordy, but it comes from a traumatic event in my own life that I had never really put in to words before. Once I started typing it all out I got a really therapeutic release from it. Thanks for this assignment. I truly needed it.
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— Brandi from Okmulgee, OK
Babywearing education has been a passion of mine for years now and my passion has grown over the years. I constantly strive to further my education anyway I can. My experiences have opened new doors to babywearing opportunities over the years that I am wanting to explore with further education.
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With this certification I plan to offer one on one baby wearing training to caregivers as part of my postpartum doula services. In the future, I would like to offer baby wearing training to childcare workers to promote consistency of care for worn children.
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— Angie from Enid, OK
— Jade from Tulsa, OK
I love that Module 3 touched on imposter syndrome!
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— Shawn from OKC, OK
Course Content
Module 1:
Babywearing: Defined and Explained
Access research, write an annotated bibliography, learn why babywearing works, and what it accomplishes for wearers and wear-ees
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Module 2:
Babywearing Basics
Techniques & equipment
Carrier Lending Libraries
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Module 3:
Education Basics
Find your own education philosophy and pedagogical style.
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Module 4-5: Your Certification & Practice
Create a personal plan for how you'll use your certification. Determine your target audiences and create marketing documents.
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