H Y B R I D TRAINING

BALTIMORE

Foundations in Babywearing Education & Consultation

You asked for flexibility
—so we built it.

Our signature course blends self‑paced study with a dynamic, face‑to‑face lab-style workshop, giving you space to absorb the material, plus time to perfect technique alongside your peers.

It’s grounded in evidence-based research, real-life experience, and practical teaching tools—and now you can take this course in a way that gives you more flexibility while offering an in-person lab to connect, practice, and get feedback.

The result? Confident, well-communicated babywearing guidance for every family you serve.

What to Expect

Zoom Kick-Off: March 27th, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST. A casual live session to meet your instructors, explore the training portal, and ask questions. (Yep, it's recorded.)
Self-Paced Video Curriculum: You'll get full access to our Foundations training modules—watch and learn when it works for you.
Private IG group: connect with your peers and course mentor to begin engaging with each other and the material from the start.
In-Person Session: April 17-19th, 2026.
We’ll meet in Baltimore at Nourish & Align for 2.5 days of wrap practice, demos, connection, and support.

This hybrid format offers the best of both worlds: flexible online learning and real-time in-person sessions to build your confidence and skills.

Quick Details

Registration Deadline: March 26th, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST
Location: Nourish & Align, 2 Hamill Rd, Suite 214, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $849. (Payment plans available)
Certification: CBWS Foundations Certificate upon successful completion. Testing will be scheduled a few days after the class via Zoom.

Upgrade your toolkit—on your schedule.

Stream the lessons, meet us for the hands‑on lab, and walk out ready to integrate babywearing into client care.

It’s MORE than just learning carriers and carries.

Scroll down to learn what makes this training so impactful.

Build Confidence. Gain Expertise. Make an Impact.

Here's just some of the information you'll learn in our Foundations training:

The technical use of baby carriers most popular in today’s market.
How to help families find the best carriers for their needs, and what might change with time.
The practical and concise methods for teaching parents how to use or troubleshoot their baby carriers.
How to create a trauma-informed, positive learning environment specifically related to the unique situations in babywearing education and support.
The physiological and psychological aspects of carrying and relevant research to help you understand the science of infant touch and development, and its relation to infant carrying.
Guiding principles for your work with each new client.
The practice of empathic listening and how and why to apply it during babywearing consultations.
Best practices in infant positioning and safety for both ergonomics and optimal physiological support, including case studies to deepen awareness.
How to address questions about babywearing safety clearly and factually.
And so much more!

What You’ll Walk Away With

By the end of the Hybrid Foundations training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently and compassionately support families in babywearing.

They will gain technical expertise in a wide range of carriers, learn evidence-based teaching strategies, understand the physiological and psychological foundations of infant carrying, and apply trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.

Participants will be able to assess individual needs, provide clear and empathetic guidance, and ensure safe, developmentally supportive practices across diverse family situations.

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Hybrid Foundations FAQ

Quick answers to the stuff people always ask (and yes, we love a good question).

What is the Hybrid Foundations training, exactly +

It’s the CBWS Foundations in Babywearing Education Training curriculum in a flexible format: online learning for the theory and framework, plus an in-person lab for hands-on practice. You get the knowledge and the real-world reps.

Who is this for +

Doulas, lactation consultants, birth workers, community educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone supporting families with babywearing. Also: the “I’m always the babywearing friend and now I want real training” crowd.

How does the hybrid format work +

Step 1: Live kickoff Zoom to get oriented and meet the group.

Step 2: Online lessons you complete on your schedule. Very important to have them all watched before we meet in person

Step 3: In-person lab for hands-on practice, troubleshooting, and instructor feedback.

Do I need to be “good at babywearing” already +

Nope. This is the training. You’ll learn skills, observation, teaching strategies, and how to support caregivers with real-world troubleshooting. Curiosity and willingness to practice beats “already perfect” every time.

Where is the in-person portion held +

The in-person lab is held in Baltimore, Maryland, April 17-19th, 2026.

Location: Nourish & Align, 2 Hamill Rd, Suite 214, Baltimore, MD

How long is the training +

The online lessons are self-paced within the cohort timeline, and the in-person lab is a 2.5 multi-day intensive. You get time to absorb the material and then you get time to actually practice it.

What is included with registration +

Online curriculum access, the live kickoff session, the in-person lab experience, instructor feedback, and the training community with resources and ongoing Community Hours.

Do I earn a certificate +

Yes. Once you complete the training requirements and pass the assessment, you receive your CBWS Foundations certificate.

Can I do a payment plan +

Yes payment plan option are listed in the checkout, then yes. If you do not see it, it usually means that the times has passed to sign up for payment plan. Please note: if you are on payment plan you will certificate after the training is paid in full.

What if I have questions before registering +

Reach out. Seriously. It’s better to ask now than panic-buy later and realize you meant a different cohort. Use the contact info on the site or email Bianca ([email protected]) and we’ll get back to you.

Tiny note: If you are trying to figure out whether Hybrid is the right fit, it usually comes down to one thing: do you want more flexibility and still want hands-on practice? That’s literally what this format is for.