Stamford Babywearing Meetup
Connect with Your Baby ♥ Connect with Your Community
Our monthly meetups are designed to help you find your community while gaining confidence in your babywearing journey. From cozy indoor playgroups to fresh-air trail walks, we provide a supportive space for you and your littles ones to thrive.
- Expert GuidanceGet trusted advice and quick fit checks from a certified professional.
- The Learning LibraryExplore new carriers from our library or optimize the fit of the ones you already own.
- Build Your VillageSwap stories, share parenting tips, and make lasting friendships in a supportive environment.
Connect, Learn, and Play
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Our mission is to ensure babywearing education and support is accessible to every family. While our specialized playgroups and workshops have a registration fee to cover venue costs and expert time, we host Free Community Clinics as often as possible.
These free meetups are sustained entirely by community contributions. Every gift directly funds new resources for our Learning Library and covers event costs, ensuring we can provide this essential support to all families, regardless of their resources.
Thank you for helping us keep babywearing accessible! ♥
Upcoming Meetups
🐮 June 🐮
Families at the Farm
Celebrate the arrival of summer with a trip to the farm! Join us for a wandering meetup through the Nature Center as we explore the Farmers Market, visit the animals, and build our village in the fresh air.
Spotlight
Back Carrying
Ready to level up your babywearing? This month, we're focusing on the transition to back carrying. We'll discuss safety, how to tell when your baby is developmentally ready, and demo the best ways to get baby on your back for that awesome view while keeping your hands free for farm adventures.
Rain date: Sun, July 12
We'll meet at the North Entrance, 151 Scofieldtown Rd
Your registration includes:
- A guided community walk exploring the Nature Center's farm with a group of local families. Waverly will lead the way as we visit the cows, baby goats, llamas, and chickens, ending at the Otter Feeding at 1PM.
- A live demo of different ways to get into and out of a back carry, and discussion on safety, development, and comfort.
- A relaxed, supporting environment designed for bonding with your little ones and building your village while enjoying the animals.
- Full access to the Learning Library. You're welcome to borrow a selection from our wide variety of demo carriers to use for the duration of the meetup.
Event Add-Ons:
- Private Consultation (10:30AM): 30 minutes of dedicated, 1-on-1 time before the meetup starts. $50 Book your consultation here.
- Professional Fit Check (1-2PM): A professional 10-minute adjustment to optimize your favorite carrier. $20 Book your fit check here.
Important Event Details:
- The Nature Center charges an admission fee at the gate. Please be prepared to pay the venue directly to access the animals and trails.
- Food is not provided. We recommend grabbing a lunch at the Farmers Market or bringing a picnic from home to enjoy on the grounds.
- We will be walking the farm paths, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
- All attendees must RSVP using the form below. If you choose an "Add-On" slot, please complete that separate booking to finalize your time.
Registration: Free to Attend
This meetup is open to all community members. If you are able, a suggested donation of $10-$20 helps us maintain our carrier library for our community.
As always, all carriers, skill levels, and families are welcome.
Register for June
🐻 July 🐻
Village Playdate
Join us for our final meetup before Waverly heads off on maternity leave! We will gather at Honey Joe's in the Den, a private soft play area perfect for connecting. Come celebrate with us, soak up that village energy, and enjoy a relaxing morning while the little ones play.
Spotlight
Ring Slings
Quick, lightweight, and beautiful, the ring sling is the ultimate carrier for busy families with babies of all ages. We'll cover how to thread and adjust the ring sling, how to get a deep and secure seat, and how to keep the rings comfortably positioned on your shoulder.
We have exclusive access to The Den, Honey Joe's private soft play room!
Your registration includes:
- Free and exclusive access to a beautiful, private indoor soft play area designed specifically for little ones under 2 years old (normally $12 per child, fees generously covered for our group!)
- A live, step-by-step demo of how to confidently use a ring sling, troubleshoot positioning, and ensure optimal comfort for both you and baby.
- A relaxed, air-conditioned environment at a local favorite coffee shop to build your village and chat with other grown-ups while the kids safely explore the soft play.
- Full access to the Learning Library. You're welcome to try out any selection from our wide variety of demo carriers during the meetup.
Event Add-Ons:
- Private Consultation (10:30AM): 30 minutes of dedicated, 1-on-1 time before the meetup starts. $50 Book your consultation here.
- Professional Fit Check (12-1PM): A professional 10-minute adjustment to optimize your favorite carrier. $20 Book your fit check here.
Important Event Details:
- Access to the soft play area is free for our group (normally $12 per child), but the larger play area is not included.
- Food and drinks are available to purchase.
- Honey Joe's requires socks on and shoes off inside the play area.
- All attendees must RSVP using the form below. If you choose an "Add-On" slot, please complete that separate booking to finalize your time.
Registration: Free to Attend
This meetup is open to all community members. If you are able, a suggested donation of $10-$20 helps us maintain our carrier library for our community.
As always, all carriers, skill levels, and families are welcome.
Register for July