#ring sling

   So ngl I rode the carousel like 20 times 😅 at the boardwalk. I had been curious unto why the Boys would want to ride the carousel, like horses go up and down and it goes round and round ... BUT funfact, the Looff Carousel at the Boardwalk has a brass ring dispenser.     The ring dispenser is an arm that reaches out towards the carousel, allowing riders on the outside ring of horses to grab a ring and then you have the opportunity to toss the ring at a target. The one at the Santa Cruz boardwalk is a clown, that if you get it in it’s mouth a sound goes off and it’s eyes light up.      Trying to grab the rings and make the perfect shot with them is oddly addicting and super fun. 

In 2014, Michaela and I (Misty), established Kangaroomamas as an educational and supporitve blog. We had the idea of sharing our perspective and experience with others. I was just breaking into the babywearing world, while Michaela had already been an active practicer and member of the online community. We quickly realized just how big of an undertaking this was. Soon after, we decided to bring on Miranda. She had expierence with other style carriers that we had not, and was also on her way to becoming a VBE. The three of us have been around, gaining a following and presence, in the online babywearing community.

However, our busy lives interfered with our original vision of releasing tutorials and advice on a regular basis. We have had many tried and failed attempts at this! I myself am a mother of 4 very active boys, and have recently gone back to work. Michaela has 2 girls, is now pregnant with her 3rd, has a job, and is a member of the Air National Guard. Miranda has 2 boys, a full time job, and is a single mother. Along with our busy lives interferring, we realized that there are already SO many wonderful educators out there doing what we could not, on a normal and predictable schedule.

So we've decided that it is time for a change. Kangaroomamas has always been about support, and we want to focus on that. We want to focus on the community that comes along with babywearing, and on the support that you or someone you might know, may need. When I first talked to my husband and family about babywearing, I was met with hesitation. I didn't get the full support that I would've liked, but I did find it online and in my local babywearing group. Many many other caregivers out there have similar stories. We want to be here for you. We want to share your success stories, your fails, your expectations, your love, your fears. We will lift you up and help you on your babywearing journey, be it if you're a beginner and seasoned veteran.

We will also be uplifting POC educators. If you are apart of the online babywearing community, you most likely notice a vast majority of educators are white. We want to make sure that POC educators are not drowned out and have a voice in this community.

We hope you will continue to support us as we make this focus change! Please feel free to message us with any questions or concerns! And as always, happy babywearing!