Sadly there won't be a Sling Library meet this Tuesday (19th April), nor our 1st last Saturday of the month (23rd April) due to Chicken Pox. We'll be back Tuesday 3rd of May as normal. -Madeleine
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How long will my buckle carrier last?
All to often we buy something for our little ones knowing full well they'll have grown out of it in seemingly no time at all. So its not a surprise at all that when parents are trying on different carriers with me one of their key criteria is how long it will last them. What does carrying a toddler look like? Are there some that are better than others?
High Street here I come...
Last month I had two consults within two days of each other that really stuck out for me. In the first the couple had a carrier that one of them was really struggling to use. I helped both build confidence with this carrier but ultimately while it fitted one of them well, it was simplyContinueContinue reading "High Street here I come..."
Our Carriers
Our library currently includes 28 baby carriers, and we are adding new carriers all the time. We have examples of each of the 5 main types of baby carriers - stretchy wraps, ring slings, woven wraps, mei tai and buckle carriers - covering many of the most popular brands. So there is plenty to comeContinueContinue reading "Our Carriers"
Announcing our first Sling Library dates!
Starting Tuesday 16th February Sheen Slings will be hosting fortnightly Sling Library drop in sessions 2-4pm every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month and 10am-12pm on the last Saturday of each month at Madeleine's home 79 Lower Richmond Road, SW14 7HU. These sessions are free and open to all! So if you'd like to try aContinueContinue reading "Announcing our first Sling Library dates!"
Welcome!
Welcome to Sheen Slings! The perfect place to learn about baby carriers of all types... Our new sling library will be coming soon and news of upcoming meets will be posted here, along with the odd review and musings on all things baby carriers. -Madeleine