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So many parents come to me wanting a carrier that will do absolutely everything. It needs to fit newborns and toddlers optimally, offer knee to knee support, head support, back support… It should carry front or back and either hip. It needs to be machine washable, fit vastly different shaped adults, be cool in summerContinue reading “Using a woven wrap doesn’t have to be complicated”

My littlest baby turns 2 on Saturday. Which is just crazy – the time has flown ridiculously fast, and just as I got started carrying her and trying all the lovely new slings, she started to walk and was off – or so it seems. It seemed a good time to rethink how carrying worksContinue reading “‘But she likes to walk now’ – how carrying works past first shoes and stamping feet!”

Some very exciting news! The library is teaming up with one of our fabulous local resources to offer a new type of library session – with a new day and a new venue! Every Tuesday morning we will be offering themed sling and carrier information sessions and classes. Got a stretchy wrap? Book in toContinue reading “New weekly carrier classes in partnership with Fingertips art studio!”

Originally posted on Rosie & Ruby love …:
I love carrying my babies but until this morning I really didn’t have much knowledge about any of the different slings, wraps and carriers available. With Rosie I just stuck with my Hana sling (which I still use and love using with Ruby) but I decided I’d like…

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the sling library will need to close next week between Sat 24th May and Monday 2nd June. i do my best to keep the library open as many weeks of the year as possible so do apologise if this causes any issues or problems for anybody. Anyone with a carrierContinue reading “IMPORTANT sling library closure 24 May – 2nd June”

It’s a great thing to have such a range of carrying products online, at your fingertips, and even better that you can just click to buy, and have your carrier delivered to your door. In lots of ways it is ideal, but in others it is difficult – buying online is buying blind, and itContinue reading “Be eBuyer Beware! A must-read before you buy your sling or carrier online”

I’m a big fan of stretchy wraps – simple long lengths of material tied in ways designed to support newborns and small babies, taking the strain off the parent’s back, shoulder and arms whilst letting them be hands free. They can be pre-tied, meaning you can put it on and pop your baby in andContinue reading “Stretchy wraps and revamped Snugiwraps!”

1) Take two old T-shirts in your size with similar levels of stretch to the fabric. 2) Cut from armpit to armpit, as above. 3) Place each loop diagonally over your body to create a cross. 4) Sit your baby inside the cross and spread the fabric across them, from the back of the kneeContinue reading “Back to basics – carrying on a budget.”

The more I work in this very specialised little area of child care, the more I realise that the majority of people I come across, prior to meeting me or coming to the library, have very little idea of what I do or what a sling library is actually for – what possible value couldContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Sling Librarian”

I don’t know how, but it’s got to that time of year again when I realise, all of a sudden, I need to think abut Christmas rentals and opening hours – as well as planning some parties! This Wednesday marks the ominous ‘4 weeks until Christmas!’ mark and any carrier taken out this week wouldContinue reading “Special Events and Christmas Opening – Merry Christmas to all with free extended rentals!”