Personalized babywearing support
Grinnell, Iowa & Online
How can I help?
I’m pregnant and haven’t bought a baby carrier yet.
I have a carrier and I need help!
My baby has complex needs and I think babywearing could help…
It’s so much more than being “hands-free”…
A consultation with a certified babywearing educator (like me!) can help with so many of the common challenges families encounter during the first few years of life, including:
Reflux
Milk supply and infant weight gain
State, sensory, temperature, and nervous system regulation
Sleep & circadian rhythm development
Torticollis and low tone
Attachment and bonding
Postpartum mood disorders
Healthy hip development
Proprioception and physical development
Physical comfort (and/or birth recovery) of the caregiver
And more!
Packages
The best time to learn to babywear? Before you have a baby in your arms.
Most parents don't think much about babywearing until their baby arrives. They add a carrier to their registry, hope it's a good fit, and figure they'll learn how to use it when the time comes.
But babywearing is a skill - and like any skill, it's easier to learn when you're not also navigating sleep deprivation, postpartum recovery, and a newborn who has opinions about being put down.
The Prenatal Babywearing Package helps you choose a carrier with confidence, practice using it before birth, and feel prepared to make babywearing part of your everyday life.
Rather than relying on reviews, marketing, or what worked for someone else, you'll have the opportunity to explore different carrier styles, understand what makes a good fit, and discover what works for your body, preferences, and lifestyle.
What's Included
Appointment 1: Carrier Discovery
Explore different types of baby carriers, learn about their features and differences, and get hands-on guidance in choosing a carrier that fits your needs. This is an ideal appointment to schedule before building your baby registry or purchasing a carrier.
Appointment 2: Prenatal Practice
Once you've chosen your carrier, we'll practice using it together. You'll learn how to adjust it, understand safe positioning, and build familiarity with the steps so you're not starting from scratch after your baby arrives.
Appointment 3: Postpartum Follow-Up
Now that your baby is here, we'll put those skills into practice! We'll fine-tune the fit with your baby, troubleshoot any challenges, and explore how babywearing can support your daily routines.
Who Is This For?
This package is ideal for expecting parents who want to feel comfortable and confident with babywearing from the beginning, especially those who haven't yet purchased a carrier or feel overwhelmed by the options.
Partners and other caregivers are welcome to participate.
The first time you use your carrier shouldn't have to be the first time you've ever touched it.
About Elise
I’m a certified babywearing consultant trained through the Center for Babywearing Studies, where I’ve completed extensive, evidence-based training and continue to stay deeply involved in advancing babywearing education.
My work is shaped not just by training, but by years of supporting families in real life as a postpartum doula, nanny, and perinatal fitness professional. I’ve worked with parents in those early, often overwhelming days, helping them find what actually works for their bodies, their babies, and their lives.
And I’ve lived it, too.
I’ve worn my own children through the newborn stage and beyond, learning firsthand how powerful (and sometimes frustrating) babywearing can be without the right support.
All of this comes together in the way I work: practical, personalized, and grounded in both science and lived experience so you can feel confident, capable, and supported every step of the way.
When I’m not teaching parents to wrap, tie, and buckle, you can find me walking my dogs and kids around my hometown of Grinnell, Iowa (usually with a kid in a carrier still!) and enjoying a good fantasy book when I finally get to sit down!
More about babywearing
Babywearing is more than a convenient way to hold your baby - it’s a caregiving skill. Here’s why choosing a carrier and learning to use it during pregnancy can make life with a newborn a whole lot easier.