In short a sling library is a resource a bit like a book library. You can hire baby slings and carriers at low cost to either fulfill a short term need or to find the one that suits you best. Who runs the library:The library is staffed by a consultant (the librarian) who has done …
w/c 30th May is half term so the library is partially closed while I wear my “mummy” hat rather than my “librarian” hat. Returns will be accepted but ONLY on May 31st (by prior arrangement). Any returns not made on that day will be subject to two weeks hire fees to retrn at the start …
Andy is a peer supporter. And a daddy (He has written about that too! https://www.wawishslinglibrary.co.uk/uncategorized/babywearing-daddies/). And he wraps. And he’s amazing at soothing frayed nerves. He has a lovely little speech he gives people who are new to wrapping, I made him write it down for me to share with you. When it arrived I …
We get a lot of teeny tiny babies passing through the library, those little scrunched up bundles need careful handling so I am constantly looking for new things that will hold them well. Woven wraps and ring slings can be a good option as both are brilliant for absolutely womb fresh right up to, well …
Dear Boba 4G, I’m sorry. I thought we didn’t get on, I thought we just weren’t right for each other. I said it was me and not you but I was lying, I thought it was you. I was wrong though, I just didn’t give you a chance. I knew you were happy with …
So this morning a fellow consultant pointed me at a really fascinating experiment and it really got me thinking. In the experiment a man tried to get freebies out of various professionals in different industries and failed miserably! It ended with the personal trainer saying “Do you do what you do for free? No? Well …
Not me, I’m Rachael not Rachel, see the difference? 😉 Anyway, Rachel volunteers at the St Helens meet and I’ve had the privilege of being part of her family’s entire babywearing journey (so far) from the first visit avec bump all the way to “You know how you strongly advised me not to pick an …
Dislaimer: This answer is only relevant for full term healthy infants, in an uprght position that entirely follows T.I.C.K.S. guidelines. Any queries use the “contact us” page to speak to me! Short answer: No.Long answer: Nooooooo 😉Science bit: Essentially the time limit on being in car seats (an hour and a half for anyone who …
So, this summer Anna went on holiday, and two fo the library’s newest purchases went with her, she was under very strict instructions to use them thoroughly and then write a review. Anone who has spoken to Anna at our library sessions knows that Anna is VERY funny so this is both informative and entertaining …
So the other day I had to go the sorting office to collect a parcel (well three, but the other two weren’t exciting). I had to wait until after I’d pressure washed the back garden as I was on a time limit with that, so I feel my patience should be rewarded with a bit …
Consultation slots available for the next few Saturdays, you can learn with my undidvided attention (unless your small person does something cute, I’m only human!), no waiting and all the time you need! (within reason!) http://wawishconsults.setmore.com/ – Rachael
It’s very easy to get confused when you’re new to slings, or even if you’ve been a slinger for a while. I like to equate it to cars. This is (not actually) my car. I drive a hatchback, its a Toyota Yaris and its decuma grey. Slings are the same there’s a type (hatchback) brand …
Lynsey wrote all about how babywearing features in her life for us to add here. What always amazes me about Lynsey is that she is enthusastic about pretty much anything sling or carrier that passes through her hands, so a high end hand woven wrap gets just as much respect from her as, well, I’ll …
It was National Breastfeeding Week, er, last week, never one to keep up with the times I’m doing this a little late! Lots of people ask me about breastfeeding in slings so I thought I’d write down what I say. This post is not meant as instructional, just informational. Breastfeeding while babywearing is advanced breastfeeding, …
It occurred to me I haven’t introduced you to our new peer supporters! These ladies are volunteers who have used slings and carriers with their own children but also done a day’s training with the School Of Babywearing so they can help you with yours. I ask them to only do what they are confident …
In honour Father’s Day I asked Andy, our resident expert on babywearing while being a dad, to write a bit of something for us. This is what he wrote! Please note I don’t advocate manual labour while babywearing (to be fair I don’t advocate manual labour at all!) or really any activity while there is …
Sling Meets get very busy, that’s not a bad thing, it’s a social thing too so you can have some cake and chat to people, but it’s a trueism to say that as the librarian on the block I can be very time poor at sling meets! So I thought it worth exploring the difference …
Things that our sling meet venues/supporters are doing that you may be interested in! (btw please support them as frankly, they are part of the reason the library keeps on running!) Forget-me-not toys and books: Santa letters in their very own postbox, toys, books, they’ll help you pick, heck you can even have a slice …
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Wow, that was another very very busy meet! Remember advice at meets is free so is very popular, meaning you’ll probably only get to try one carrier on when it’s your turn. How to reduce waiting time: Come early! If you’re there early I can sometimes see several people in one go, and you can …
Original posted on our sister site www.kangarinos.co.uk 🙂 Today I went for a Bank Holiday/ Wedding Anniversary (which um, we both forget about)/late Birthday outing to The Trafford Centre in Manchester, as we were leaving I saw a lady with a little boy in a Lenny Lamb rainbow mei tai on her back and I …
