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For new parents starting out with a sling or a wrap, getting the hang of positioning baby just right and finding a comfortable fit can take a bit of effort. Once you’ve got it all figured out, though, wearing your baby begins to feel like the most natural thing in the world. It relieves some …

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Unfortunately due to the fire at the mill in Halifax last week we don’t have a venue for tomorrow. This means tomorrow’s session is cancelled (4th June Halifax). Thank you for your patience and understanding. If there are any more ideas about where we can go either short or longer term please do let us …

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Josée

My name is Josée, I’m the mother of 2 wonderful children , I am originally from Montreal (Canada) and have been living in Huddersfield for nearly 11 years. I am the current volunteer coordinator for the sling library and I help with admin and fundraising. When I was pregnant with my first, I wondered where …

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Rachel

I am a busy mum of 2, aged 3 & 1. I have a husband, a home, a cat and a nursing career – as well as a sling library and selling eco friendly cleaning items. The only way I fit this all in is by using my slings. When I was pregnant with my …

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Trish

Trish has been carrying babies and toddlers in one way or another since 2009 having decided very quickly after her first child that Huddersfield was not the most pram friendly town – far too many steps and hills! From this practical start developed an interest in slings and carriers of all types and how carrying …

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Yola

My name is Yolanda and I am a sling-a-holic… When pregnant with my first child in 2008 we were bewildered by the amount of stuff baby retailers and health care providers told us we needed to help raise a happy healthy baby. What you need lists came at us from all sides, info packs from …

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Introduction Sling Library was created to inform parents and carers about all things slings: optimal infant positioning in slings, general sling safety, and to enable them to be fitted for a sling and try them out before they buy. Sling library is run by qualified baby carrying consultants, qualified sling librarians and an army of …

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Hardly ever included in the must have lists you get before baby arrives, slings can be a really useful parenting tool! Newborns Newborns have spent nine months in the cosy womb and love to be nestled close. They recognise your ‘smell’, they want to hear your heart and your familiar voice and they feel with …

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Sling Safety

Ensure your baby is held securely at all times, including during tying. Ensure your baby’s air way is clear at all times; baby’s chin should be off their chest with room to insert 2 of your fingers between chin and chest. Ensure you can see your baby’s face and never cover baby’s face or head with fabric. …

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The Halifax Sling Library drop in is held every other Friday at at Halifax Play Palace play gym from 10.00-11:45am for the bump to baby workshop and 11:45-1:30pm for babies over 5 months. There is a café and play gym to entertain toddlers while you wait. Please check our Facebook page and calendar for any changes …

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