Our only aim is to enable and promote babywearing in our community.Imagine a library of books. You choose one you like the look of, borrow it for a few weeks then return it. This is what we are doing - only with baby slings... and it's so much better than that!
Baby (and toddler and preschooler!!) slings, wraps and carriers are becoming really popular and there is an overwhelming amount of choice. There are small differences in each brand of carrier which means that trying before you buy really is a good way to know that the carrier you purchase is going to work for you. Or you may just want to borrow a carrier for a few weeks for a holiday or trip. A great place to start is to come along to one of our meetings or 'sling meets', These are regular gatherings of parents or parents-to-be (and sometimes other caregivers too) who share an interest in carrying their children. They are also a great opportunity to find out more about how to carry safely and comfortably. Meets are really informal and friendly, come for the whole session or just drop in. Find out more about our upcoming meets here. Our library is 'mobile' which means it comes with us. We bring it along to sling meets so that people can browse slings and try them on, if you find you would like to try the sling for a little longer then you can hire for two weeks or a month. Our hire fees are extremely reasonable - just £5 for two weeks or £9 for a month. We also ask for a refundable deposit, this varies depending on the value of the sling you hire. If you wish to hire, please bring along cash or a chequebook or you can PayPal us your deposit and/or hire charge. Alternatively, if you know which sling you would like to hire then let us know and you can collect and return it at meets, we can also arrange collections and drop offs outside of meet times. Please Contact Us and we can discuss this. |
Crediton Sling Library is not-for-profit and is run by volunteers. All money made from hires and fundraising goes straight back into building the library. Our volunteers have undergone training, Rebecca is a trainee babywearing consultant with the School of Babywearing CIC and Anna has trained as a babywearing peer supporter. This enables us to give you correct advice and to help you not only find the right carrier for your needs but to get the absolute best out of it.
Whether you'd like to 'try before you buy' or to hire out for a special occasion or holiday, hiring a sling from the library is an excellent way to find the right carrier for your needs.
Whether you'd like to 'try before you buy' or to hire out for a special occasion or holiday, hiring a sling from the library is an excellent way to find the right carrier for your needs.