Summary: Esther Perez and Adrienne Megan Lester speak with Sally about the benefits of infant massage and baby wearing - for bonding, enhancing communication and optimising infant development. Also discussed is guidelines for finding a safe carrier for your baby. Did you know there are no safety standards for baby carriers in Australia? You can still get a safe and optimal carrier, but it is important to seek guidance for this, and not from a retailer. Adrienne explains in this episode.<br><br>References:<br>INFANT MASSAGE - <br>* Vimala McClure <a href="https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/" rel="noopener">https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/</a><br>* <a href="http://babyinmind.org.au" rel="noopener">http://babyinmind.org.au</a><br>* Esther Perez: eperezcapebyronmedical.com.au<br><br>BABY WEARING - <br>* Adrienne Megan Lester: babysteps2betterhealth.com.au<br>* babywearing information sources:<br><br>Australia:<br><br>Babywearing Consultations – NON-SALES ADVICE<br><a href="https://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.html" rel="noopener">https://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.html</a><br><br>The Babywearing Practice (stocking ONLY standardised carriers & wraps)<br><br><a href="http://thebabywearingpractice.com.au" rel="noopener">http://thebabywearingpractice.com.au</a><br><br>Brooke Maree – qualified independent consultant/retail stockist (most appear to be standardised, please check with her if purchasing)<br><br><a href="https://brookemaree.com.au" rel="noopener">https://brookemaree.com.au</a><br><br>Manduca – only carrier sold in Australian shops that meets international safety standards to Adrienne's knowledge<br><br><a href="https://manduca.com.au/pages/about-manduca-carriers-and-slings" rel="noopener">https://manduca.com.au/pages/about-manduca-carriers-and-slings</a><br><br>UK<br><br>New Parent Support<br><br><a href="https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Messager%20Babywearing%20slings%20pull%20out_0.pdf" rel="noopener">https://www.nct.org.uk/sites/default/files/related_documents/Messager%20Babywearing%20slings%20pull%20out_0.pdf</a><br><br>School of Babywearing<br><br><a href="http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/babywearing/babywearing-guide/" rel="noopener">http://www.schoolofbabywearing.com/babywearing/babywearing-guide/</a><br><br>European safety standards:<br><br><a href="https://www.en-standard.eu/csn-en-13209-2-child-use-and-care-articles-baby-carriers-safety-requirements-and-test-methods-part-2-soft-carrier-2/" rel="noopener">https://www.en-standard.eu/csn-en-13209-2-child-use-and-care-articles-baby-carriers-safety-requirements-and-test-methods-part-2-soft-carrier-2/</a><br><br>++++++++++<br><br>First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 19 November 2018.<br><br>Produced and presented by Sally Cusack<br>Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusack<br><a href="http://www.pbbmedia.org" rel="noopener">www.pbbmedia.org</a>
