Resources

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Buy/Sell/Trade Carriers

There are many groups on facebook setup specifically for reselling used carriers. 

Here are three of the most active groups in the Netherlands:

• Draagliefde verkoopmarkt  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450642218388901/
• Draagdoekenmarkt  https://www.facebook.com/groups/draagdoekenmarkt/
• Tweedehands draagdoekenmarkt  https://www.facebook.com/groups/726597167409544/

Here are two of the most active groups in the USA: 

• Babywearing on  Budget (all carriers $100 or less) https://www.facebook.com/groups/156002947911287/
• The Babywearing Swap (note that carrier are posted for sale both on the wall and in the photo albums)  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebabywearingswap/

TUTORIALS

You can find my tutorials here: https://www.instagram.com/adaptingtolove/

Social Media

Follow me for babywearing tips and inspiration, as well as updated on upcoming workshops and meetups.

• Facebook: www.fb.me/adaptingtolove
• Instagram: @adaptingtolove | https://www.instagram.com/adaptingtolove/

Baby/Birth/Family:

Amsterdam Birth Resource Guide: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1423530434618465

Sleep Consultant - https://www.tinysleepyhead.com/ | fb.me/tinysleepyhead

Lactation consultant-  http://mamma-minds.nl/

Doula network - https://www.doula.nl 

Highly recommended doula - https://www.nataliethedoula.nl/

Highly recommended doula - 

https://www.facebook.com/ilena.joanne.standring/

Family Photographer: https://www.lucreciacarosi.com/

Health:

Coaching & therapy - supporting your journey into motherhood - body, mind & heart (including workshops for mothers) - www.aileenkennedy.nl 

Massage Therapy  - https://postpartummassagenederland.nl/

Massage Therapy - https://www.elvirabroersma.nl/

Physical Therapy - https://iamfysiopilates.nl/  &

https://www.theprehabstudio.com/

Dad-specific:

Therapist specializing in helping dads adapt to parenthood, sessions are outdoors: https://interactivetherapy.nl/

Fatherhood Organization (Dutch): https://www.vdrs.nl/  (organizes events for fathers and children, also advocates for greater paternity employee benefits)

AmsterDAD: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ivp3bbMGGusIQNK4Ghb77T

Relationship:

Relationship/family counselor: http://www.balanceyou.net/

Sexologist: https://www.essh.nl/

Community groups/resources:

(see your seasonal group by searching on facebook)

Autumn/Winter Parents Amsterdam 2022/2023

https://www.facebook.com/groups/340021708088959

Spring/Summer Parents Amsterdam 2023

https://www.facebook.com/groups/578888697309568

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