We understand that babies can be messy, but you shouldn’t usually need to wash your sling while you have it on hire. Babies love our smell! Slings are cleaned on their return to the library. If you feel that you need to wash your sling or carrier please email ruth@wirralslinglibrary.co.uk Read more…
A sling library exists to help people find the right sling or carrier to enable them to carry children from newborn up to toddlers and preschoolers. A sling library will have a wide variety of slings and carriers in their stock, and have a far bigger range than any high Read more…
We have a wide variety of slings and carriers in the library, which can be used for newborns up to pre-schoolers. We will help you to find the sling or carrier which suits your family best. You can see a guide to different sling and carrier types here. You can Read more…
We are able to accept cards for hires via our provider Stripe, which is integrated with our electronic lending system myTurn. We can also accept cash and paypal. Please note that card details must be lodged against your account before a hire, as we do not hold deposits. For workshops, Read more…
Yes, we can! We can help you to use your own sling safely and comfortably. The only exception to this is if we do not feel the sling is safe for you or your child, in which case we would discuss this with you and provide further guidance
Yes, we are able to offer gift vouchers for Consultations, a Workshop or for a 4 week hire from our Library. These could make an ideal gift for expectant or new parents, or for a baby shower gift. Please Contact Us to arrange.
For the majority of our slings, the charges are as follows 4 Weeks £15 3 weeks £12 2 weeks £9 1 weeks £5 For the Ergobaby Omni, Tula Explore and Baby Bjorn harmony the charges are 4 weeks £20 3 weeks £16 2 weeks £13 1 week £7 We ask Read more…
Most mums are able to breastfeed in most types of sling. We can help you to find the right combination for mother and baby at the Library, or in a one to one consultation. We will be able to advise on positioning and of course safety. Slings are also Read more…
No, slings can be for anyone who spends time with your child who is happy to use one, and can do so safely. This could be dad, grandparents, uncles, or a childminder. They are a great way to encourage bonding and to provide a safe and familiar environment for the Read more…
There are now thousands of videos on youTube showing how to use different types of slings and carriers. So why would you bother to come to a sling library session, or book a Workshop or Consultation? Our sling library sessions are staffed by trained and insured Peer Supporters and Consultants. Read more…