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Where to go (online and in person) for more help!
Information about babywearing is available in many formats: general websites, online forums, video tutorials, local babywearing groups, and Facebook groups. Here is a sampling of my favorites! 

General Websites:
  • Babywearing International - There are BWI chapters all over the United States. Their mission is “to promote babywearing as a universally accepted practice, through education and support.” There is a LOT of really great information on this site, including safety guidelines, research, and videos.
  • The Babywearer - This is one of the oldest babywearing websites. It has extensive forums where you can participate in discussions about babywearing as well as other parenting topics. There is a buy/sell/trade forum as well as a reviews section. This site does require registration with a username and password, but it is free and you will not receive spam.
  • The Babywearing Handbook - this newer site has great general information, carrier reviews, and wrapping videos.
  • Wrap You in Love - Lots of great, silent tutorials with written descriptions, though she has a couple videos that do not show the very best practices. Also includes reviews, galleries, and information about babywearing coats.

Local groups:
  • Babywearers of Jacksonville (Illinois) - monthly meetings, occasional social gatherings, and a learning library. I am at this meeting each month!
  • Central Illinois Babywearing (CIBW) - has occasional informal gatherings, covers a wide area
  • Decatur, Illinois Babywearing - monthly meetings
  • Babywearing Group Quincy IL and surrounding areas - has occasional meetups
  • BWI of Peoria - has two monthly meetings open to all, and a lending library for members
  • BWI of Chambana - has two monthly meetings open to all, and a lending library for members
  • BWI of St Louis Gateway - has three monthly meetings open to all, and a lending library for members
  • BWI chapters - There is a listing of BWI-affiliated chapters at this link. Most chapters have lending libraries for members where you can borrow carriers to try them out.
  • Granola Babies - This retailer updates this list of BWI and independent groups regularly.

Facebook groups:
  • Babywearing Love and Support
  • Everyday Babywearing
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