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Baby Wearing

Calling all busy moms!

Whether you're juggling errands, chasing toddlers, or just need an extra set of hands (or two!), our Babywearing 101 class is here to help. Learn how to safely and comfortably wear your baby while keeping up with your fast-paced life. Our Facebook support group is a great tool to ask questions. 

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How To Safely Wear Your Baby

This video by a Certified Babywearing Consultant shows how to use a ring sling with a newborn. It shows how to put on the sling, how to put baby in it, how to tighten properly, nursing in the sling, and checking the carry. It includes tips for setting the sling before you put in baby, tightening, and making a seat.

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Quick Rules for Shopping Appointments

You will be able to book your appointment after you’ve scrolled down.

Who Can Be a Client

  • Must live in Sarasota or Manatee County

  • Have custody of children under 18 or be pregnant (must bring proof of children/pregnancy at your first visit only)

  • Pregnant? Shopping for baby items starts 60 days before due date only

  • Bring ID/passport to each appointment

About Your Visit

  • Appointment required (no walk-ins)

  • Shop once every 4 months

  • Only you, spouse, and registered children may shop (no guests)

  • 40 minutes per visit to shop

  • Item limits apply — shop for your family only

  • Free childcare is provided on most days

Baby Items – New Baby Items are only provided 60 days before delivery date!

  • New Clients book an appointment and shop can shop within 60 days of delivery. 

  • Returning Clients – If you’re within 60 days of your due date, and it’s not time to return, you can book an appointment for just ‘Baby Only Items’. If it’s been 4+ months since your last visit, just schedule a regular appointment to shop the whole store plus get your baby items.

  •  The special Baby Only Items appointment won’t affect regular clients scheduled return date.  

Appointments & Cancellations

  • Returning too early? Your appointment will be canceled & you will need to reschedule

  • Times available every 15 minutes – Book only one slot on your desired day

  • Enter name exactly as it is on your ID + correct email/phone

  • No Show Policy: 1 free miss. After that, a missed appointment will be counted as a visit and you won’t be able to return for 4 more months.

  • Click here to cancel or reschedule your existing appointment.  

👇 Click below to book your appointment once you’ve read the full policy.

I have read the MHM policies above and am ready to book my Shopping Appointment.

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