Manduca buckled carrier
Rose & Rebellion buckled carrier
Calin Bleu woven wrap
Hop Tye meh dai
I am a qualified babywearing consultant and the founder of Swindon Sling Library, which became Swindon and Devizes Sling Library, in 2018. The library has a selection of over 90 slings available for hire, via slingmeets and individual consultations.
Slingmeets, which I hold both in Swindon and Devizes, allow parents to find out about and try out different slings, as well as meet other sling users. Parents are welcome to bring their own slings, whether they are having trouble using them and need advice, or just want to show them off! And of course, if parents want to take a sling away to try before they buy (or if they just want a sling to take on holiday or for a specific event) then any of the slings are available for hire. Parents are not charged to attend slingmeets, however a voluntary donation of £1 per family would be greatly appreciated, to help cover the cost of room hire.
Slings may be hired for £4 per week. When hiring slings you will be required to pay a deposit (cash or cheque). This will be refunded, when you return the sling, unless the sling is damaged beyond what could be considered reasonable wear and tear.
Individual consultations can also be arranged. If held in my home, I charge £15. However, if you would prefer a consultation in your own home, I am willing to travel up to 25 miles. I charge between £20 and £30 depending on the distance. The price of consultations includes two weeks' hire of a single sling, or one week's hire of two slings. So if you do choose to hire, the consultation itself could effectively cost you as little as £7.
I am also available to do free sling demonstrations at antenatal or baby and toddler groups.
When weather permits, I organise sling walks. These walks offer the opportunity to socialise with other sling users, while enjoying some fresh air and getting some exercise. You don't need to own a sling in order to take part, as you can borrow one of the library's slings, for free. However, if you do wish to borrow a sling then let me know in advance, so I can make sure to bring an appropriate sling with me.
For full details of the library's services please read the Terms and Conditions.
The following slings are currently available for hire:
AmaWrap
Calin Bleu (Medium)
Calin Bleu (Long)
Hana Baby Wrap
Kari-Me
Lillebaby Tie The Knot
Moby
Sleepy Wrap (Boba Wrap)
Wuti Wrap
In addition to standard sling hire, stretchy wraps may also be hired using the '8 Week Stretchy Wrap Duo Deal', in which any two stretchy wraps may be hired for 8 weeks, for just £30.
Didymos (size 3)
Amazonas (size 5)
Didymos (size 6)
Hoppediz (long - size 6)
Calin Bleu gauze (medium - size 6)
Lenny Lamb (large - size 7)
Beco
DidySling non-pleated
DidySling pleated
Natibaby (small)
Storchenwiege
Lenny Lamb
Action Baby Carrier
Action Baby Carrier (Toddler)
Boba 4G
Boba X
Boba Air
Beco Soleil V2
Beco Carrier
Beco Toddler
Connecta
Connecta (petite straps)
Solar Connecta
Solar Connecta (petite straps)
Toddler Connecta
Solar Toddler Connecta
Ergobaby Original
Ergobaby Organic
Ergobaby Adapt
Hana Baby Carrier
Infantino Zip
Integra (size 1)
Integra Solar (size 1)
KahuBaby
Lillebaby Essentials
Lillebaby Carry On
Madame Googoo
Madame Googoo Neo Print Toddler size
Manuduca
Nuby Foldable Travel Baby Carrier
Rose and Rebellion (Baby Carrier)
Tula
Tula (Toddler)
Tula (Free-to-Grow)
Lenny Lamb Toddler
Babyhawk
Hop Tye
Wallabi Wrap Tai (medium)
Fidella Fly Tia
Storchenwiege Baby Carrier (half buckle)
Tula half buckle
Close Caboo (stretchy wrap hybrid)
Close Caboo Lite (stretchy wrap hybrid)
Close Caboo DXgo Carrier
Close Caboo DX
Moby Fit (stretchy wrap hybrid)
mini Moby
didy Didymos
little Lenny Lamb meh dai
baby Boba
baby Beco
ABC doll carrier
Mummy Hug Me babywearing fleece (size L/12)
Mummy Hug Me babywearing fleece (size XXL/18-20)
Lenny Lamb babywearing fleece (S/M)
Close cocoon weather protector
Samsonite babywearing cover
Amazonas Raincover
Winter Sling Thing
ZipUsIn Jacket Expander Panel (double slider)
Upcoming Events:
slingmeet - 2nd December, 10am-11:30am - Rodbourne Methodist Church, Swindon SN2 2AX
slingmeet/nappuccino - 4th December, 11:15am-12:45pm - The Wyvern Club, Devizes SN10 3AA
slingmeet - 16th December, 10am-11:30am - Rodbourne Methodist Church, Swindon SN2 2AX
slingmeet - 18th December, 11:15am-12:45pm - The Wyvern Club, Devizes SN10 3AA
For more information please visit the Swindon and Devizes Sling Library Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/swindonslinglibrary
