Babywearing Workshops
By Gaëlle Michoud
certified instructor ASPB
Love and Bonds
The bonds that bring hearts together
What is babywearing?
Imagine a gentle cocoon where your baby, nestled closly against you, hears your heartbeat as a familiar melody. That’s what babywearing is: a connection woven with love, soothing and reassuring your baby by recreating the sensations they felt in the womb.
By wrapping them in a woven wrap or a baby carrier, you offer your child the softest shelter, all while freeing your arms to fully engage in your daily life.
Respecting your baby’s growing body, physiological babywearing supports their development, while inviting them to discover the world from the comfort of your embrace.
Whether you are new to babywearing or already familiar, it is a tender and shared moment of connection that strengthens the bond between a child and her caregiver.
As a certified instructor from the ASPB (the Swiss Association of Babywearing), I am here to teach you how to carry your baby in a physiologically sound way and introduce you to all the benefits and possibilities it brings.
Who am I ?
My experience
First and foremost, I’m the proud mother of two beautiful and clever girls : Maëlia and Layana.
I babywore both of them often, sometimes for long hours. I discovered babywearing when my eldest was three months old, and I couldn’t believe how amazing it was !
I could free up my arms and relieve my back, while keeping my little one calm and serene at the same time, right there against me. Since then, I often say that babywearing can be a lifesaver!
It may sound exaggerated, but I really think it’s a wonderful, practical and supportive tool in parenting.
My training
In order to become a babywearing instructor, I followed a complete and certifided training with one of the only two organisations which provide it : the ASPB = Association Suisse de Portage des Bébés.
This training, both practical and theoretical, allows me to provide you with reliable and well-informed insights into babies’ physiology, their needs, and how babywearing and specific tying techniques that can help lightened your day .
My extensive hands-on experience allows me to teach you the wraps that best suit your family’s unique situation and specific needs.
The continuing education I regularly undertake also allows me to share up-to-date information about baby carriers and the various wrap brands available.
My method
I’m able to advise and guide every new parents thanks to my certifided training and my personal experience as a koala mum !
Also, as a teacher (that’s my profession), benevolence, patience, kindness and pedagogy are my strong suits. Thus, I’ll be able to teach you the basics of babywearing and help you to become confident it babywraping in no time.
I can teach you babywearing techniques in different languages: I speak fluently English (I’m a professional English teacher), I speak fluently Spanish (My daughters’ father is from Bolivia) and my mother tongue is French.
I’ll guide you to feel comfortable and confident in tying your wrap or adjusting your baby carrier while ensuring a physiological carrying position that is comfortable for both you and your child.
I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm and passion with you!
Babywearing's benefits
My workshops
I am happy to offer my babywearing workshops in the Geneva area. I travel to your home with no additional charge within a 30-40 minute radius by public transport from the city center. The workshop is available for a couple (maximum two people) with the child. You can also request a gift voucher for a loved one.
Prenatal workshop
CHF120
1h30 à 2h
Are you expecting a happy event and want to train in babywearing to be ready as soon as your baby arrives?
Included:
- Home visit
- One video of the demonstrated tying technique
- Follow-up via photos or video on WhatsApp
- Advice on choosing a suitable wrap for the demonstrated tying technique if needed (with NO obligation to purchase)
- A small discount if purchased through me
- Equipment rental available
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During this in-home workshop, I will explain all the benefits of babywearing and what physiological babywearing truly means.
Using a weighted demonstration doll, I will also show you the essential first tying techniques to help you start babywearing with your newborn and carry confidently from the very first days in the maternity ward.
Postnatal workshop
CHF120
1h30 à 2h
Are you looking for a solution to relieve your back and/or make your daily life easier? Learn how to tie a wrap thanks to this workshop.
Included:
- Home visit
- One video of the demonstrated tying technique
- Follow-up via photos or video on WhatsApp
- Advice on choosing a suitable wrap for the demonstrated tying technique if needed (with NO obligation to purchase)
- A small discount if purchased through me
- Equipment rental available
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During this in-home workshop, I will show you different types of wraps and together we will decide on the most suitable carrying method for your needs and your baby’s needs.
We will practice the appropriate tying techniques so that you finish the workshop with a mastered tying and all the necessary information for proper babywearing.
Babycarrier workshop
CHF80
1h
Do you want to use a baby carrier because your child has grown or for convenience? This workshop is for you.
Included:
- Home visit
- One video of the demonstrated tying technique
- Follow-up via photos or video on WhatsApp
- Advice on choosing a suitable baby carrier for the demonstrated tying technique if needed (with NO obligation to purchase)
- A small discount if purchased through me
- Equipment rental available
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If you already know that you don’t want to use a wrap because you’ve tried it before or have an older child, this workshop is for you.
I will introduce you to several baby carriers, and together we will determine which one best suits your needs and your child’s.
I will teach you how to optimize this carrying method and adjust it properly for maximum comfort for both you and your baby.
Back carry workshop
CHF120
1h30 à 2h
Is your child becoming curious, and do you want to help them explore the world while having a more practical carrying option for yourself? Back carrying is the solution!
Included:
- Home visit
- One video of the demonstrated tying technique
- Follow-up via photos or video on WhatsApp
- Advice on choosing a suitable wrap for the demonstrated tying technique if needed (with NO obligation to purchase)
- A small discount if purchased through me
- Equipment rental available
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If you notice that your baby is becoming very curious, wants to see the world, or if you want to go hiking or simply do household chores without having your baby in your way, this workshop is for you.
We will explore how back carrying is an effective and practical solution.
I will teach you specific back-carrying tying techniques and show you different baby carriers according to your requests and needs, so that you can make a choice that suits your parent-child duo.
Tailor made workshop
CHF65
À200
TO BE DETERMINED
Would you like me to host a fun babywearing workshop during your baby shower?
Would you like to organize or participate in a group workshop?
Do you have a specific request?
This option is for you! Contact me, and we will discuss it to set up the workshop that suits you.
Included:
- Travel to your home or proposed meeting place (with fees for other locations)
- Other details will be discussed and agreed upon mutually.
Online consultation and advice
CHF80
1h
Haven’t attended a workshop but need advice on your tying technique or adjusting your baby carrier?
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I offer coaching sessions, advice, and tying assistance online, either through WhatsApp or via video conference. We will assess your needs and work together to find solutions so that you can feel comfortable and confident when babywearing.
Testimonies
Tatiana N. – prenatal workshop (March 2024)
“Gaëlle guided us through the discovery of babywearing with great gentleness. Her explanations were very clear and simple, which allowed us to get started with confidence. We really appreciated her listening skills and the follow-up after the workshop. A nice bonus: the video that allows us to practice on our own :)”
Céline G. – prenatal workshop (december 2024)
“We highly recommend Gaëlle to anyone wanting to learn more about
babywearing. She explained the benefits and advantages of babywearing
both for family dynamics and for the child’s development, and then advised
us on different types of baby carriers suited to our needs.”
Christelle B. – postnatal workshop (July 2024)
“Gaëlle taught us how to use a wrap to carry our daughter in a very clear and gentle way. We had a great time and now feel comfortable with this practice. We thank Gaëlle and highly recommend her.”
Lizbeth & Juan B. – prenatal workshop (december 2024)
“The babywearing course taught by Gaëlle was a very enriching and educational experience. Gaëlle has a clear and practical approach, which made the information easy to understand and apply. During the course, we learned the fundamentals of babywearing, including safe and ergonomic techniques that benefit both the baby and the parents.
Now I feel confident and equipped with the tools necessary to use these techniques once our baby is born. Her patience and ability to answer our questions made the entire process feel accessible and motivating. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in learning how to babywear safely and effectively. Thank you, Gaëlle, for sharing your knowledge with such enthusiasm and professionalism!”
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