Sling Library Spotlight - A Great Babywearing Resource

What is a Sling Library?

We often get asked by parents how they can choose between carriers, and the benefits of our carriers over those from other manufacturers and the best way to answer these questions is to see them in person and try them on. And there's nothing like taking a carrier home to figure out if it's right for you and your baby, but that's not always easy.  That’s where sling libraries come in! They offer services where you can try lots of different types of carriers and hire them for a certain period of time.

Why use a Sling Library?

If the above wasn't enough, Sling libraries offer invaluable services to parents interested in babywearing who want to find out more and learn about their options. Often run by qualified babywearing consultants or peer supporters, each library will have a collection of baby carriers and baby wraps available for hire or for you to try before you purchase your own. The consultant will be able to ensure you are wearing your baby in the correct and safe way in your chosen carrier or sling, as well as ensuring the fit is right for you, your baby and your lifestyle. They can also recommend carry positions to suit your personal situation and many libraries also offer ‘sling meets’ where parents can meet regularly to socialise and share their parenting experiences.

We can’t recommend enough for you to find your local sling library. Not only do they provide services, but they can also introduce you to like-minded parents, expanding your social circle and allowing you to get help and advice!

Where can I find a Sling Library?

There are brilliant sling libraries across the UK and quick internet search should find your closest but here are some of our favourites by region plus you can check out the Sling Library Spotlight section of our blog for a closer look at some of the sling libraries below.

Yorkshire and the Humber

• Sheffield sling surgery
• West Yorkshire Sling Library

North East

• The North East Sling Library

North West

• Morecambe Bay Slings
• Jennibean Sling Consultancy

West Midlands

• It’s a sling thing

East Midlands

• Carry my baby
• Derby and Nottingham Sling Library

London

• Wear my Baby (also regional across the UK)
• South London Slings
• SheenSlings

East

• Naturally Happy Families Chelmsford
• South Essex Slings
• Cake Club
• Stork and the Bees

South East

• Mother Rucker Carrying Consultancy
• South East Slings
• The Sling Consultancy
• Brighton Sling Babies
• East Kent Slings
• East Surrey Slings
• Oxford sling library
• Basingstoke Sling Library

South West

• St Ives sling library
• The Bristol Sling Ladies
• Babywearing South West
• Plymouth Sling Library
• Carry me Kate
• Salisbury Sling Library

Scotland

• Coorie in with Love
• Close and Calm

If you haven't found a sling library in your area, many offer online/virtual services too so don't worry! And of course you can always reach out to us with any questions or queries about our products! You can contact us via email, on Facebook or on Instagram.