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Author Archives: Laura May Bunnell

5 Jul 2016

The Best of TBW: International Babywearing Conference

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

In this installment of The Best of TBW, I want to share about the history of International Babywearing Conference. This biannual event was first conceptualized and brought to life by members of TBW and over the last ten years, IBC … Continued

2 May 2016

The Best of TBW: Summer Babywearing Resources

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: The Best of TBW | 0

Hanging out by the pool with kids splashing nearby. Enjoying a tall glass of lemonade on the back porch, watching the evening sky. A long day enjoying rides and shows at a theme park. Relaxing with friends by the campfire. … Continued

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28 Mar 2016

The Best of TBW: The Wonderful World of Woven Wraps

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: The Best of TBW | 1

Imagine learning to use a woven wrap without YouTube video tutorials, without a local group to get you started, or without a local educator to provide one on one instruction. I know it sounds impossible – but in the early … Continued

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25 Jan 2016

The Best of TBW: Asian Style Carriers

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: The Best of TBW | 1

In 2006, a Babyhawk meh dai was my very first carrier purchase after joining TBW. Meh dais have remained one of my favorites carrier types because they are comfortable and easy to use. In this third installment of The Best of … Continued

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26 Oct 2015

The Best of TBW – It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got a sling

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: The Best of TBW | 0

“It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got a sling.” That popular slogan from the early days of TBW sold a lot t-shirts , and for good reason – slings are one of the oldest and simplest ways to … Continued

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14 Sep 2015

The Best of TBW – An Introduction

by Laura May Bunnell | posted in: The Best of TBW | 0

It was the spring of 2006 when I found my community. I was anxiously expecting my fourth child and searching for reviews of baby carriers when I accidentally stumbled upon it. Tucked away in a quiet little corner of the … Continued

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Babywearing International, Inc. (BWI) was a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission was to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, with benefits for both child and caregiver, through education and support. The heart of BWI was our network of local chapters which provided free educational meetings and support within their own communities. All BWI chapters were led by Volunteer Babywearing Educators (VBEs) with extensive knowledge of different types of baby carriers and babywearing safety, and Chapter Support Volunteers (CSVs) that aided the chapter in non-educational tasks.

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