FAQS

HOW DO KNOW IF MY CARRIER IS SUITABLE?

It is preferred if you have a suitable baby carrier for class, but you do not need to own one as a limited number of free hire carriers are available on request (deposit required). I would be more than happy to do a contactless drop off of a carrier at your door for loan whilst our classes are being run online. We can even do a video chat to help you get the best fit before class. Don't worry as I will talk you through everything. Babywearing safety is most important during Kanga.  Due to the level of movement & physical activity, there are particular babywearing requirements we must adhere to, to ensure the safety of both mums & bubs. Alternatively you can still do the class without wearing your baby if you perfer. Have older kids? You can still do the class with us without having to wear your toddler or older child. It is still a great workout! :) 

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All carriers must meet T.I.C.K.S guidelines for safe babywearing, & must support baby from hip to knee.  Babies MUST be worn facing you in the carrier, placed either on your front or on your back. 

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Tandem carrying - whilst amazing! - is unfortunately not safe during Kangatraining.  If you have twins, a few different options are available to you, please contact me for details.

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Several different types of carriers are suitable for Kanga, including Manduca, Ergo, Boba, Tula, Kinderpak & Mei Tai.  

Carriers such as ring slings, stretchy wraps (eg; hug-a-bub), carriers with little head support (e.g. mothers choice, baby Bjorn), narrow based carriers (eg; Baby Bjorn/Safe n Sound) & outward facing carriers are unfortunately not suitable for Kanga & may not be worn during class. But don't worry! I have a limited number of carriers available for you to use. Every carrier is machine washed after each lesson.

WHAT IF I AM UNFIT?

Doesn't matter go at your own pace

WHAT IF MY BABY HATES THE CARRIER?

I can help with fitting and/or adjusting the carrier, sometimes the smallest adjustments can help make it more comfortable.

Failing that baby can watch from the pram or a bouncer

WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE A CARRIER OR PUT MY BABY IN THE CARRIER?

No worries, I am trained in fitting baby carriers and I also have a bunch for hire.

I will help you every class you need with getting your child into the carrier and show you how to do it yourself.

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS TOO BIG TO WEAR?

Our Manducca Carriers available for hire (free! But hire carriers are limited can support up a 20kg child, you will be surprised at  M how comfortable they are to wear however if not your child is welcome to play with the toys supplied throughout the session or join in.

WHAT IF I HAVE AN UNSETTLED BABY?

Do whatever you need to, their needs come first, stop and feed, change them ect. 

Or even leave early if you need to. (we are all mums and all understand)

WHAT IF I FEEL SELF CONSCIOUS ABOUT MY POST BABY BODY?

We all do and no one is judging we’re all too busy worrying about ourselves. With our online classes you are in a tiny box and everyone is concentrating on me!

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE THAN 1 CHILD?

Bring them all, the more the merrier and we can talk about managing the children especially if you have twins. 

Older children tend to be happy playing while you wear the younger

WHAT IF I CAN’T DANCE?

Very basic moves, more like aerobics and it doesn’t matter it’s about moving and working up a sweat and having fun

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE KANGATRAINING AFTER TRYING IT?

No pressure from me, it’s not for everyone and that is all ok, no annoying constant follow ups to sign up

WHAT IF I AM NERVOUS ABOUT NOT KNOWING ANYONE?

We all feel that way at the first class, I will make sure you are comfortable and included and the 

other mums are really wonderful and will adopt you in to the group and make you 

feel like you belong... Because you do!

WHAT IF MY BABY NEEDS A CHANGE OR A FEED MID CLASS?

Go for it, stop anytime and tend to them