About Us
13Thirteen | Educate - Empower - Liberate
At 13Thirteen, we're here to support the journey from womb out to the world. That's why we offer relatable, hands-on prenatal and parenting workshops to help parents prepare themselves for the journey ahead! Taught by parents of 4, Childbirth Educators Rynette and Jeremy offer insights into birth and parenthood in a fun and engaging way.
We are also big believers that skin-to-skin and babywearing are crucial in shaping the bond between parent and child. This is why we encourage skin-to-skin and Babywearing right from the very start. It is also the reason why we've brought in patented VIJA Design skin-to-skin garments to facilitate kangaroo care. Read more about the benefits of skin-to-skin here.
To meet each parent's differing needs, lifestyles and budgets, we offer various types of baby carriers from a wide range of reputable brands. To us, there is no “best” carrier - it is about finding a baby carrier that suits YOU best.
We are the Exclusive Distributor of Chimparoo and Little Frog baby carriers. We are also an authorised retailer of LennyLamb, Natibaby, Emeibaby, Ankalia and Ergobaby.
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About the team
Rynette
Rynette is our Founder and Managing Director. She is also one of the most experienced Certified Babywearing Consultants in the industry, having used a huge variety of baby carriers to carry all four of her children. She is also a certified Lactation Counsellor and has been breastfeeding her children for more than 10 years straight! Rynette has a background in Communications and Psychology, and enjoys sharing about babywearing in relation to a child's development.
Rynette offers customised private and group consultations, group workshops and seminar talks to equip you with the knowledge and skills to be confident (and liberated!) parents. Contact us to arrange an appointment or to invite her to speak at your event!
Credentials
- (2022) Diploma in Childbirth Education
- (2020) Certified Lactation Counsellor, LC (CBI)
- (2018) Babywearing Certification Course under Die Trageschule Dresden, Germany
- (2017) Advanced Babywearing Course under Die Trageschule Dresden, Germany
- (2017) Basic Babywearing Course under Die Trageschule Dresden, Germany
Sarah
Sarah is our amazing multitasking mother of four! She's currently undergoing her Lactation Counsellor's certification and also handles social media and back end work! We're not sure how she does it... especially since she's also a competitive runner and trains multiple times a week!
Claudia
Claudia is our social media maven and also our very talented graphic designer! The only Gen Z in our team - but with an old soul and maturity that's rare to find these days!
Conny
Conny is a mum of two and our self-confessed wrappaholic graphic designer. She is the creative mind behind all things marketing and is also a talented photographer! In her free time, she enjoys sewing - you can even purchase some of her best work from us!
Shi Jie
Shi Jie is our resident babywearing dance and yoga instructor and recently promoted mum of two! She has been dancing for 25 years, and used to teach baby ballet. Shi Jie combines her newfound love for babywearing with her talent and passion for dance through babywearing dance and yoga. Contact us to invite her to your parenting event!