Carrie Wood

Hello and welcome to Kangatraining Mosman and Surrounds.

I’m Carrie, mum of 2 girls Orla and Alba. I absolutely love guiding mums through our post natal recovery exercise program. Kangatraining is a fun workout you can do with your baby, designed for the postnatal body. It’s a great way to return to exercise safely after the birth of your baby, practice safe babywearing and meet other new mums.

You can begin classes once you have been given the all clear for exercise by your health professional. Usually around 6 weeks postpartum for a vaginal delivery and at least 12 weeks postpartum if you’ve had a c-section.

Babywearing Safety

• Babywearing safety is of utmost importance during Kangatraining. Due to the level of movement & physical activity, there are particular babyweaing requirements we must adhere to, to ensure the safety of both mums & bubs.
• All carriers must meet T.I.C.K.S. (Tight, In sight, Close enough to kiss, Keep chin off chest and Supported back) guidelines for safe babywearing and must support the baby’s natural sitting position (M-position – hip to knee).
• Babies must be worn facing you in the carrier, placed either on your front or on your back.
• Several different types of carriers are suitable for Kanga, including Manduca, Ergobaby, Boba, Beco, Tula, Ankalia, Kinderpak & Mei Tai.
• Carriers such as ring slings, stretchy wraps (e.g. hug-a-bub), carriers with little head support (e.g. mothers choice, Baby Bjorn), narrow based carriers (e.g. Baby Bjorn/Safe n Sound) & outward facing carriers are unfortunately not suitable for Kangatraining and cannot be worn during class
• I am expertly trained in the best babywearing practices so can help you assess whether or not your carrier is suitable for a Kanga class. And if not I have hire carriers availabe.