Resources
Babywearing Resources
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/channel/
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/
Amsterdam Birth / Parenting Community Resources
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/
Physical Therapy - https://iamfysiopilates.nl/ &
https://www.theprehabstudio.com/
Yoga Instructor & HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator - https://www.seventhseries.com/
Dad-specific:
Monthly Dad-Hangs: https://www.thelabourdept.com/
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)
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
Seattle Birth / Parenting Community Resources
Open Arms Perinatal Services
Community-based support for the families who need it most. We help parents and children develop the confidence and skills they need to become their own best advocates. Our network of trained birth doulas and community-based early parenting support create positive early childhood outcomes that last a lifetime.
BEarthmate Doula Services - Kristin Travis