March of Dimes

April 22, 2012 started and ended as a rainy day, but 4 members of BWI of Central VA along with 2 kids had great fun walking in the rain for the March of Dimes Walk for Babies.  These dedicated walkers and babywearers got up early that Sunday morning to walk in the rain for the purpose of raising money and awareness for premature babies.  There was some singing in the rain as we walked with our umbrellas while babywearing, but the almost 5 mile walk was not too treacherous and the group finished it in less than an hour and a half.

The walk started and ended in Monroe Park, and it was a neat way to see some of the sites that most normally pass by only in cars.  It was a unique and beautiful view walking over the Manchester Bridge, but coming back on the Robert E. Lee Bridge proved to be very windy and I am not sure anyone stayed dry, except for maybe the babies riding on their parent’s back.  Luckily babywearing made this walk much safer and more fun for the babies involved; one even slept the majority of the walk.   One mom decided to bring a stroller just in case and used it to store their “stuff”; she decided afterwards that it was a horrible idea and wasn’t sure how the babies in strollers could have made it through.   Babywearing sure makes walking for charities much easier!

Babywearing International of Central VA was glad to have several faces present for this walk to show support for helping babies.  They may have gotten soaked in the rain, but they had a fabulous time!  

Monthly Monday Meeting 4/9/12

St. Thomas Episcopal Church has graciously extended our welcome and this week we continued our bi-monthly meetings there. Feel free to stop by the parish secretary's office and express your thanks. Let's also continue to be grateful guests by keeping our space tidy and following the church's traffic pattern when entering and exiting the parking lot.

We had lots of wrap questions for bigger babies and tots, and lots of opportunity to show off back and side carries. Some of these wraps are trickier than others and take a lot of practice to get right, but the payoff is in the comfort and security of the hold.

Double Hammock

Hip Hold

Back Wrap Cross Carry

Coming Up: Our group is excited to be participating in the March of Dimes this month. It is our goal to spread awareness of babywearing while helping a great cause. Several of us will be walking while wearing. If you would like to join our team or contribute to the cause please visit our Team Site.

COTW: Poppins Hip Carry, and 5k Fun!

So we skipped a weekly post of COTW rebozo, mostly because everyone had SUPER long wraps, at least for the carry, and didn't get a lot of pictures. We did learn it though. Last week we did Poppins Hip Carry and had a LOT of pictures! I can't wait to share them all with you! On Saturday, three mamas from our group did a 5k at Washington Henry Elementary school, each wearing their little and taking turns pushing a stroller through the neighborhood path. Afterwards, we had a great lunch meet up with a few of the mamas who couldn't make it that morning. So be prepared for a photo bomb of adorable proportions.. first up.. COTW: Poppin's Hip Carry!

    

We loved this carry! Kati saw it come up in a photo contest on facebook, and we decided we all had to try it. This week's COTW is Ruck, in it's many forms. Tied in Front, Reinforced, Wiggle Proof, and anything else that get's the job done!

For the Washington Henry 5k we walked it, and while my squirmy toddler slowed us down a few times (She desperately wanted to run it, but being on public roads made that a no-go), we still didn't finish last! We ended up with 5.35 KM in 1 hour 5 minutes, and had a lot of fun chatting as we went. We're doing another 5k April 21st at LMES in Mechanicsville, and would love for you to join us! We're also doing the March of Dimes 5 miler the following weekend. Here are a few pictures  from the 5k!

Before the walk

Passed out kiddo :)

We had a lot of fun and hope you'll join us next time!