“Babywearing” simply means holding or carrying a baby or young child using a baby carrier. Holding babies is natural and universal; baby carriers make it easier and more comfortable, allowing parents and caregivers to hold or carry their children while attending to the daily tasks of living. Babywearing helps a new dad put a fussy newborn to sleep. It allows a new mom to use both hands to make a sandwich. It lets an experienced parent or caregiver carry a baby on her back and wash the dishes, do the laundry, take a hike, weed the garden … all while keeping the baby safe and content.

KangaMamas was started when two moms, Sarah and Noor, quickly found that babywearing worked for them. Realizing that there was no babywearing group in RI, and wanting to connect with other babywearing moms, they decided to go ahead and form KangaMamas.

We meet on the second Saturday of each month and our meetings are always free. Each meeting does have a discussion topic but we always have time to answer questions and help with carriers. Please take a moment and view our calendar to see when the next KanagaMamas gathering will be. We meet often so check back frequently!