Esther Perez and Adrienne Megan Lester speak with Sally about the benefits of infant massage and baby wearing - for bonding, enhancing communication and optimising infant development. Also discussed is guidelines for finding a safe carrier for your baby. Did you know there are no safety standards for baby carriers in Australia? You can still get a safe and optimal carrier, but it is important to seek guidance for this, and not from a retailer. Adrienne explains in this episode.

References:
INFANT MASSAGE -
* Vimala McClure https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/
* http://babyinmind.org.au
* Esther Perez: eperezcapebyronmedical.com.au

BABY WEARING -
* Adrienne Megan Lester: babysteps2betterhealth.com.au
* babywearing information sources:

Australia:

Babywearing Consultations – NON-SALES ADVICE
https://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.html

The Babywearing Practice (stocking ONLY standardised carriers & wraps)

http://thebabywearingpractice.com.au

Brooke Maree – qualified independent consultant/retail stockist (most appear to be standardised, please check with her if purchasing)

https://brookemaree.com.au

Manduca – only carrier sold in Australian shops that meets international safety standards to Adrienne's knowledge

https://manduca.com.au/pages/about-manduca-carriers-and-slings

UK

New Parent Support

https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Messager%20Babywearing%20slings%20pull%20out_0.pdf

School of Babywearing

http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/babywearing/babywearing-guide/

European safety standards:

https://www.en-standard.eu/csn-en-13209-2-child-use-and-care-articles-baby-carriers-safety-requirements-and-test-methods-part-2-soft-carrier-2/

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First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 19 November 2018.

Produced and presented by Sally Cusack
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