Sling and Baby Carrying Support

September Sling Library Meet Ups

Wednesday September 9th 1-2.30pm in the Community Room at Tesco Extra Fratton.

Thursday September 17th 12.15-1.30pm at Eastney Community Centre, Bransbusy Park, Southsea.

Option One – Sling Social:

Free

Come along and meet up with other parents who also like to carry their babies, have a drink and maybe some cake. Browse the sling library’s extensive range and give them a try. If you decide you’d like to borrow one, you can do so using option 3 or 4 below.

Option Two – Fit Check:

£5

Available pre-booked or on the day. Bring your own sling or carrier and have a fit check with one of our trained peer supporters. Or choose a library sling and have a fit check with one of our peer supporters.

Book here https://calendar.app.google/v74X1ybo7ENTTJsf9

Option Three – Sling Hire:

£10-30

If you already know which sling or carrier you want to borrow or have already had a fit check then use our Hire Form to keep it for 1-4 weeks.

Available slings and carriers

This is a complete list of the slings and carriers in the library. It’s possible they may or may not be available on the day depending on if they are already on loan or not.

Newborn options

Hana baby wrap – grey
Karime stretchy wrap – green
Baby K’tan – orange
Hana baby wrap – olive
Izmi baby wrap – red
Izmi Breeze baby wrap – green
Boba Bliss – grey
Close Caboo -blue and yellow
Neko Tiny – blue
Ergo baby embrace – grey
Ergo baby embrace – black

Structured Carriers

Oscha Bairn Baby Carrier – Rei Alta
Neko Switch Air – Kidonya Elegance
Ergo Omni Breeze – light grey
Ergo Omni Breeze – dark grey
Mamaruga Zensling – Teal and Yellow
Lenny Lamb Upgrade Pro – rainbow
Lenny Lamb Lennylight – dinosaurs
Lenny Lamb Lennyhip – dinosaurs
Tula Baby Free to Grow Carrier – Girasol Angelique Azul Pacifico
Baby Integra – Rainbow
Baby Integra – floral
Ergo baby omni – blue stars
Beco Gemini – Unicorn
Beco Gemini – Grey
Beco Gemini – Grey mesh
Izmi Baby Carrier – Blue Breeze
Izmi Baby Carrier – Grey
Hana Baby Carrier – Blue
Caboo DX – black and purple
Twingo Twin Carrier

Toddler and Preschooler Carriers
Tula Preschooler – Stars
Intrega Size 2 – Ali Dover Berry Hygge
Monkey mei tai – Blackberry Ripple
Lexy Kinga baby carrier mini mouse – approx 46cm wide seat and 48cm high excluding hood
Rose and Rebellion inbetween/ toddler
Rose and Rebellion pre-schooler

Ring slings and mei dais

Ring Sling Little Frog – Blue
Ring Sling Girasol – Rainbow
Ring Sling Oscha – Rainbow
Ring Sling Didy – Autumn
Jump Sack Baby Wrap Tai – blue and rainbow
Fidela Meh Dai – teal
Girasol Mysol – rainbow
Podegei – rainbow
Water RS

Woven wraps

Girasol Size 2 – orange
Yaro Hemp size 2 -pink
Wrapahula Iconic Snotface size 3 – green
Girasol Size 5 – rainbow
Natibaby Size 5 – grey/green Waves
Elleville size 5 – pink/purple
Lenny Lamb size 6 – purple
Girasol size 6 – blue
Kokadi size 6 – grey stars
Luluna unicorn size 6 – rainbow love
Storch size 6 – Blue
Nona size 7 – Pink/purple
Didymos size 7 – blue striped
Didymos size 7 – blue logo lady
Yarrow Wool Mix size 8 – orange/brown

Option Four – Mini Consultation:

Book ahead or on the day (if there are slots left) for a mini consultation with our trained sling consultant. Explain what your needs are for a sling and get support to choose one that may suit you and learn how to put it on. The cost of the mini consultation is £10 or free with a sling hire.

Link to book your mini consultation: https://calendar.app.google/ThVKehkYz35BUrsx7

Up Coming Meet Ups

Confirmed Dates:

8th July, 12th August, 9th September, 14th October 1-2.30pm in the Community Room at Tesco Extra Fratton, PO4 8FD

16th July, 17th September, 12.15-1.30pm at Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Park, Bransbury Rd, Portsmouth PO4 9SU

Everyone welcome. Come and meet up with other people who like to carry their babies, get information and support and check out the sling library.

Individual Baby Carrying Consultations

Special Offer! Book an individual consultation for just £20 plus a commitment to review my services to help me finish my consultant training.

You can feel calm, confident and safe carrying your baby. Book an hour and a half of dedicated individual support in your own home.

What you get:

Support with choosing a carrier and feeling calm, confident and capable with carrying your baby.
Discuss your needs and why you want to carry your baby.
Learn how to put your chosen carrier on and secure your baby so that you are both safe and comfortable.
The chance to try out multiple different types of sling or carrier to see which you like best.
One month’s hire of your choice of sling or carrier.
Follow up support by text or email during that month.

Follow this link to book your consultation for the full price of £40: https://calendar.app.google/PMSjCckNH812ymAU8

Don’t see a time that suits you, want to take up the £20 plus extra feedback option or want to ask questions before you book? Drop me an email joyfulfamiliesuk@gmail.com or text or WhatsApp Sarah on 07970918518 or message me on Facebook or Instagram

We offer a pay what you can option for all our services for those on means tested benefits. Drop us a message if this would allow you to access the sling library.

Sling Library Contact Options

Email: joyfulfamiliesuk@gmail.com

WhatsApp: 07970918518

Message us on Facebook or Instagram

Join the wait list for up coming workshops

Join a small group workshop and gain confidence with carrying your baby alongside other families. Joining the wait list will mean you’re the first to be told when workshop dates are announced and have an early bird chance to book your spot. Workshops will happen in the order that there is the most interest so joining the wait list will make the workshop you want to do more likely to happen sooner.

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