#drrosieknowles

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Heading home from Sling Show Scotland with this lovely Oscha Slings Misty Mountains scarf <3 what a lovely time I had at the show! Feedback from my talks has been great! Did you know I have an IG and page for my educator role (Carrying Matters - Dr Rosie Knowles) where you can keep learning along with me! #carryingmatters #slingshowscotland #drrosieknowles #youcanmakeadifference #carryingisnormal #buildingbonds (at East Lothian)

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"This hired Isara has won my heart! After panicking and struggling to get two young children safely to the car, along with all the bags and coats and random bits of tat my toddler insists on carting everywhere (but 'can't' carry himself 😡) and strapped in, this has been a godsend. So quick to put on and incredibly comfortable. Baby is the most settled she's ever been in any sling and for that alone I am so grateful ❤️ this carrier makes me feel, for just a few minutes, like I'm actually winning at parenting. — feeling delighted." And that's why we advocate carrying with some sort of sling, and run sling libraries! . . #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #drrosieknowles #babywearing #parenting #wearallthebabies #keepthemclose #parenting #carrythem #isarababycarrier #slingwin

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Slings are great for naps, aren't they? . . #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #drrosieknowles #babywearing #parenting #wearallthebabies #keepthemclose #parenting #carrythem

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This is so important. Regardless of politics, children's mental health matters and building this up begins at birth... children's positive self esteem and confidence begins with their very first relationships: their parents and carers, right from the start. Life often demands that we continue to be active in our spheres of responsibility and work. A good carrier can help you to keep your child close, building their inner lives and beginning to show them that they matter to someone, while your hands are free to do things: including hold placards at marches! Photo credit: Holly Willoughby at the Women's March on London Sat Jan 20th 2017 . #carryingmatters #carryingisnormal #buildingbonds #womensmarch #handsfree #babywearingforthewin #tulababycarriers #drrosieknowles

[westwooddays]

Our super adjustable @buzzidil was the star of the show today for this mum and her children, great for baby and toddler alike! . . #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #drrosieknowles #babywearing #parenting #wearallthebabies #keepthemclose #parenting #babywearingforthewin #carrythem (at Sheffield Sling Surgery and Library)

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<3 "oh wow, this feels amazing!" . . #sheffieldslingsurgery #babywearing #carryingmatters #carryingisnormal #buildingbonds #stretchywrap #jpmbb #newborn #drrosieknowles (at Sheffield Sling Surgery and Library)

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Peer Supporter Training dates... my next available course is on July 19th in Sheffield. Come and learn all about why carrying matters, why responsive parenting is so vital, how to support and empower parents who want to carry their children, how to answer common queries and deal with common myths, how to use various types of slings and much more! Places fill up fast. All slings and dolls provided but bring your own too! Held at the Snug, which is my happy place. A stone's throw from the train station for those coming from around the UK. https://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/peer-supporter-training/ #carryingmatters #carryingisnormal #carryingadvocacy #peersupporter #training #drrosieknowles (at The Snug)

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Have you read my book yet? It's a small book that packs a powerful punch: evidence based, referenced and I am reassured, easily readable for health care professionals and parents/carers alike. Available from @pinterandmartin, directly from my Carrying Matters website (in the UK), Amazon and Wordery, also on Kindle and very soon in Polish translation too. It would be a great gift for a new parent or parent-to-be too! #whybabywearingmatters #carryingmatters #drrosieknowles #babywearingbook #goodread #perfectpresent Thanks @closely_carried for the image!

[westwooddays]

A round of applause for these fantastic people: Rosa (a consultant and La Leche leader) from Spain, Sue (a foster carer who carries the children in slings; this has made an impression on the local social services who have observed the positive outcomes from this) from Southampton, Alice from Sheffield Sling Surgery and Library, Bethany from Sale Sling Library, Mark from Doncaster (Noah's Arc Sling Library) and Charlie from Sling Swing Manchester who completed the Carrying Advocacy and Peer Supporter course today at the Snug. It was a lovely course, very varied and diverse and full of information sharing and fun! #carryingisconnection #carryingmatters #borntocarry #babywearingsafety #drrosieknowles (at The Snug)

[westwooddays]

Day 2 - Ring Sling! #ibw2017 #intlbabywearingweek #threadedtogether #ringsling #oscha #attitude #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #drrosieknowles #sheffieldslingsurgery

[westwooddays]

Beyond the knee to knee! You *can* use a baby carrier for a big child... my little big girl is still supported comfortably and safely up to her armpits and her legs are still in a spread seated position. She is safe and comfy.. more than that, she was very happy. This is a @sleepy_nico baby size. . #sheffieldslingsurgery #drrosieknowles #sleepynico #bigkidcarrying #beyondthekneetoknee #carryingmatters #carryingisnormal #buildingbonds

[westwooddays]

I'm very tired. I have a few thoughts... Firstly, I'm so happy to be part of such a wonderful community of people who all care as deeply as I do about supporting families. The teams behind making the Exhibition happen worked so hard, asking for nothing in return but to be part of something that can change lives. I'm proud to work alongside them. Secondly I'm so happy to be part of an industry that is keen to be the best it can for the people they serve: the libraries, consultants and peer supporters, admin staff, advocates, teachers, trainers and educators. They deserve our thanks for their tireless dedication that isn't about glory, but about the greater good. Carrying and holding children matters. Thirdly I was so happy that the NSE went as well as it did and that all the businesses who came had a good time. Their willingness to support the event allowed it to remain free to support the greatest number of people. Thank you all! My only regret: that I didn't manage to see so many of the people who came for any length of time many of whom are my friends; I hope you'll forgive me for that! Next stop Antwerp! #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #nse2017 #northernslingexhibition #sheffieldslingsurgery #drrosieknowles #volunteers #thankful

[westwooddays]

It's half term here so my little girl helped make tea for our #wrappersdelight social this morning. She picked this #wovenwings MrK that carried her when she was small and got on with some multitasking while the adults around her wrapped their own babies :). #drrosieknowles #carryingmatters #carryingisnormal #buildingbonds #babywearersofthefuture #goodhostess #wovenwrap #slingsinsheffield #sheffieldslingsurgery

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Slings can provide hands-free hugs #handsfreehugs #buildingbonds #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #drrosieknowles

[westwooddays]

I've got my hands back! said this dad of twins this morning... what a fabulous 4th Trimester session we had today! #babywearingtwins #handsfreecuddles #4thtrimester #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #drrosieknowles #babywearing #parenting #wearallthebabies #keepthemclose #parenting #carrythem (at Sheffield Sling Surgery and Library)

[westwooddays]

Someone claimed she was too tired to climb up to bed. I was happy to assist! Wrap: @firespiral Bracken Aqua Gossamer in a front cross carry. Carrying can be about cuddles.. #carryingisnormal #carryingmatters #buildingbonds #sheffieldslingsurgery #slingsinsheffield #drrosieknowles #babywearing #parenting #wearallthebabies #keepthemclose #parenting #carrythem