Today, an overcast autumn day, had me dreaming of warm sunshine and lazy days by the pool. As such, I thought it would be only appropriate to introduce you to our Queensland based Product Trainer, Heatherbell.
Heatherbell is the proud mother of 12 month old Saffron, and has had over 365 days of Babywearing experience! We asked her a range of questions to provide you with some insight into her experiences with Babywearing.
What is your preferred ERGO position?
The Back Carry! I wore Saffron for every single nap she took for the first 4 months and so when she was developmentally ready to transfer to the back, I felt liberated! Saffi’s in the back carry while I do food shopping and it’s great for travelling (especially through the airport!).
What do you most enjoy about Babywearing?
I love the closeness, the warmth and the presence of a baby against my skin. Nothing compares to having a content and loved up face staring up at you.
What you think you bring to the role of a Babes in Arms Product Trainer?
I am so excited. I love babywearing and I am passionate about the benefits for wearers and the babies! So for me to talk about the ERGO, which has been the most used, most loved, most lifesaving and most beneficial parenting product for our family well, it’s just perfect for me!
Funniest/Most unique/most enjoyable experience wearing your ERGO?
I run a produce co-op and each fortnight since Saffi was born, I head down to the produce markets, buying, lifting and moving heavy produce. The ONLY way I have been able to achieve this has been with the ERGO. There is no way I could get a pram through the crowds and boxes and there’s no way I could move goods to our car without Saffron being safe on my back. The thing that has amazed me most has been the guys excited to see her on my back – there’s not a market day that goes by without one of the guys commenting on the fact that there’s a cute baby on my back.
