Originally from The Netherlands Anne has lived in the UK since 2001. Anne has been helping parents use slings safely and comfortably since early 2005, initially on a peer support basis and from 2008 as a trained babywearing consultant. In 2011 Anne worked as a trainer for a UK school delivering babywearing consultancy courses. Anne now provides sling hire and consultations through Wrap My Baby and peer support training through Born to Carry. Anne has a special interest in families where one or more members has special or additional needs and has extensive experience in this area.
Anne is one of the directors and the founder of Born to Carry.
Anne ran Natural Mamas, the largest babywearing and natural parenting forum in the UK for 10 years ( 2008-2018). Anne writes for magazines and blogs including Nurture Magazine an Australian parenting magazine about babywearing and has spoken and hosted workshops at national and international events ( Carrying Symposium 2014, Carry on London 2014, Gentle Parenting conference 2013) Anne also works for Integra as an in house babywearing consultant.
Anne is able to offer tailored training by special request. This includes : Back carrying workshops for professionals, Special and additional needs carrying and Safety in language and action.