**COVID update** Sessions can now run in person from the new Beautiful Bonds studio, a venue or from your own home. All precautions still in place
Colchester Sling Library
The library currently has over 80 slings of all shapes and sizes.
There are wraps (both woven and stretchy) and mah dai style carriers, there are ring slings and half buckles. Newborn and toddler sizes
And there are almost 30 different styles of buckled carrier, which we are adding to all the time.
Keep scrolling to find out more about our library sessions, membership and master classes!
Library Membership
£10/year
Membership includes;
Sling/carrier hire.
Free 15 minute library sessions
Earn loyalty points to spend towards hire.
Reserve slings/carriers.
Discounts on workshops.
Advise on buying, including some discounts.
Discount codes towards other local businesses, including
Sarah Everett Outdoor Photography
What to expect?
Free for new and existing members, £5 for everyone else
15 minute slots with a volunteer
Drop by any time during the session
Try 1 or 2 sling/carrier options.
Get a quick stretchy tutorial.
Get help making your own sling more comfortable.
Sling Hire
Sling/carrier hired on a monthly basis
£10-£15/month
Door stop hire available
(contact for more details)
Non-contact pick up from a drop box
Family Sling Social
Every 3rd Friday of the month
10am-12 noon
Booking required
Free to attend
(But £1.50 suggested donation to cover refreshments)
Sling library
Feeding support from Jenny Harmer, IBCLC
Refreshments
Toys and soft area for babies and toddlers to play
Special guests each month
Kingsland Church
84 London Road
Colchester
CO3 9DW
St John's Church community centre
mini meet and Master Classes
Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Master Classes
10-10.30am
Booking required
£5 to attend (free for members)
30 minute sessions to learn a specific carrying skill
May 3rd - When baby wants to see more, forward facing and alternatives
June 7th - Summer carriers and how to safely carry in the heat
July 5th - Sling Taster, hear why there are so many different buckled carriers and types of sling and get the chance to try some on
Sling Library
10.30am-12 noon
Booking required
Drop in any time during the hour for
a 15 minute chat.
St Johns Church
Community centre
St Johns Close
Colchester
CO4 0HP
Tendring Village Sling Library
CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOITICE
Every 4th Tuesday of the month
10.30am-12 noon
Booking required
£5 to attend (free to members)
£5 can be redeemed towards hire and membership
Drop in any time during the hour for
a 15 minute chat.
Come along to get help with carrying your baby, or Come along to chat and chill with other babywearing parents and have a hot drink and biscuits.
Plenty of space to sit and for children to play
Tendring Village Hall
The Street
Tendring
CO16 0BG
Stretchy wrap deal
Hire a stretchy wrap, 3 months for the price of 2!
Coming soon....
Lend Engine
A site where you will be able to browse slings to see availability and reserve for a library session
Happy Clients
Super helpful and knowledgeable with the slings. We had a fabulous, socially distanced, appointment at Kingsland Church and I have now hired a super comfy sling for my new little girl. Thank you
Laura
"Helpful advice and Maria is always on hand to help when you need it. Great to be able to try the slings, if you’re thinking of buying, so you know you’ve got the right one."
Kelly
"game changer! visiting the sling library has given me my hands back! after a few hours of borrowing a ring sling I have a tidier house and a napping bubba. very happy customer!"
Carys
"I've been chatting and using Colchester slings for about 8 months. I used Maria mainly to help me find a toddler carrier, in that time I have become pregnant again and she has been a wealth of knowledge helping me carry my toddler safely during the pregnancy. I have purchased from her retail side too now as she helped me find something suitable for both a toddler and the new baby when they arrive. I will absolutely be using her again once the baby is here to help with sling use for breastfeeding and and participating in the sling walks where I can too. I can't recommend her enough. So many options whether it's help with your own, looking at a different carrier or wanting to try out carrying for the first time."
Kerys