Sacramento Babywearers

10/12/2021

Hi everyone! This is Allie Reno one of the admins from SBW. I will be stepping down from leading and if anyone is interested in joining the team please message the page for more information.

06/13/2021

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/970073843748195/

It’s Black Babywearing Week y’all!

We will be sticking to our tried and true schedule. We will have lives from some of our amazing community members. We will also be doing a takeover on Ergobaby’s Instagram!

Be on the look out for the official turn up!!

Thank you for celebrating with us! Don’t forget to tag us so we can share your images.

06/01/2021

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/962457777843135/

Happy June!

Black Babywearing Week is officially upon us! This year, the official theme is “Our Black Joy”.

We will be showcasing the beautiful smiles and joyful faces of Black folk babywearing EVERYWHERE! We cannot wait to celebrate!

Drop a happy smiling selfie below (babywearing, or not) to show us how excited you are for !

07/25/2020

https://www.facebook.com/mamasokocollective/photos/a.1266111306887634/1759842614181165/?type=3

Our 2nd Annual Tea Party (Virtually) in celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week on August 30, 2020. Featuring a virtual mixer, the vendor marketplace and virtual karaoke!
This is a free event for mamas to have a bit of fun while celebrating our Breastfeeding Journeys and learning about breastfeeding. Register here bit.ly/teapartysoko

GIVEAWAYS!!! You must be in attendance to recieve prizes.
- $50 Visa Gift Card
- 2 Mommies are Magical Tshirts
- Lizzy (Grey) Breastfeeding Bag

Room Hosts:
MaSokoCo Contributor, IBCLC Lactation Consultant & Nurse Practitioner
Candice Lewis , Owner of Moon Baby Show
Virtual Marketplace featuring the Mama SoKo Members
Karaoke DJ: MaSokoCo Contributor

07/07/2020

Shirts are ready for pickup! Thank you so much to everyone that ordered!! We were able to donate $150 for The Sacramento Hope Foundation. Please send us a message through the page for the address for pickup.

06/21/2020

Thank you everyone who has ordered shirts so far! We are waiting on a few sizes to be delivered but are working on getting shirts done and will notify everyone for pickup when they are ready! We are still taking shirt orders so feel free to fill out forms below in the original post!

https://www.facebook.com/100394080549824/posts/557786328143928/

SBW Black Babywearing Week T-Shirt pre-order information

All profits from the shirt will be donated to the Hope Foundation Bundle.

We would like thank Uwem Ward for doing the design for these shirts.

Cost will be $25 for all sizes except infant/toddler sizes being $18 with payment through PayPal invoice

Due to the small size of the kids and infant/toddler shirts their will be a slight difference from the adult design and the infant/toddler sizes are one side only. The shirt images below will show the adjusted design.

There will be two different order forms for brown vinyl and glitter vinyl. Make sure you are filling out the correct form before submitting.

Sizes are as follows:
Unisex sizes XS-6X
Womens sizes S-5X
Kids sizes XS-XL
Infant/Toddler sizes 6m-5T

Shipping will be an additional charge and must be noted on the order form, otherwise porch pickup will be in the Arden-Arcade area.

Please make sure to pay invoices promptly, shirts will not be made till payment is received.

Brown Vinyl
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepT3SSbmOcVf8t_B2QcqJN_bQSomOg5TfLRMK1oI08HhDUnA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

Glitter Vinyl
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct29w5jT-Syrmv0m3DsHKLGQe4pJBBavWXuJSbOMSF0Ynr3Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

06/21/2020

I have loved working with Delilah Davis Dawson through Sacramento Pouch Project! When I was first learning how to teach she showed me how it was done and not to be afraid! Thank you for your amazing work!!

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/726629788092603/

𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

Delilah is a lifetime Sacramento resident and mother to two children (ages 1 and 7). She works as an instructional assistant III for young adults with disabilities.

Delilah was born without her left hand and is skilled at using a woven wrap to carry her younger son on her back. She is particularly interested in helping other caregivers with disabilities wear their children comfortably and safely. She is also passionate about giving women of color access to affordable ways to wear their babies and connect with their history.

She is one of the founders of Sacramento Pouch Project, where this bio excerpt is from.

06/20/2020

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/725928274829421/

𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

Theresa of Wraps, Slings And Harmony is a phenomenal babywearing educator, based out of NY. She is a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusivity.

She created the Stunner Finish in 2017.

Stunner Finish: https://youtu.be/QITxmSYRQAA

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wraps_slings_and_harmony
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWe6o3EljcimXafKm69rD3Q

Post a photo below of you doing the Stunner Finish to enter our giveaway of a Wrapsody Baby wrap. You can enter once. Giveaway closes tomorrow at noon PST. Winner will be announced tomorrow evening.

If you’re okay with your photo being reposted with credit, please let us know and leave your IG handle/website etc. (if you have one!) for credit.

06/20/2020

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/725847294837519/

𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

Brittany Brown Marsh should be a name you recognize if you’ve been active in the babywearing world the past few years. She has pushed for equality in groups, pushed for inclusivity from brands, and has made sure people of all sizes wear comfortably.

She created the Maxine Back Carry, the Triple Hammock, and the Brittany Rose Finish.

Maxine’s Back Carry: https://youtu.be/Gzpf3YS55-E

Triple Hammock: https://youtu.be/GRyIK2JTIfg

Brittany’s Rose Finish: https://youtu.be/xq1dvNzhV_Q

Website: https://brittbrownmarsh.wordpress.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/accountabrittany
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/brittbrownmarsh

Post a photo below of you doing Maxine’s Back Carry, the Triple Hammock and/or the Brittany Rose Finish to enter our giveaway of a Wrapsody Baby wrap. You can enter three times - one photo of each carry/finish. Giveaway closes tomorrow at noon PST. Winner will be announced tomorrow evening.

If you’re okay with your photo being reposted with credit, please let us know and leave your IG handle/website etc. (if you have one!) for credit.

06/20/2020

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/725893664832882/

𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

Laketa of Tandem Trouble is a magnificent babywearing educator and owner of baby carrier company, Wrapsody Baby. She has wonderfully detailed videos for those new to babywearing and one minute videos for those that need a quick refresh. She has travelled internationally to teach babywearing around the globe.

Website: http://www.tandemtrouble.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ8zd8pzmHjrJEjUG-Fwfg

06/19/2020

https://www.facebook.com/236936393728614/posts/725742378181344/

𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐻𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡

Isreal is based out of DC and runs BreastfeedinginColor. The organization helps to improve breastfeeding rates among Black caregivers in the area. She also babywears and helps teach anyone wanting to learn 🖤

Website: http://www.breastfeedingincolor.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/breastfeedingincolor