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Babywearing NI Babywearing NI (BWNI) - Sling Hire & Sling Library. Professional advice from Beth, Babywearing Consultant with almost 20 years experience.

Babywearing NI has supported families for 11 years, helping them carry their babies safely & comfortably. We are a non-profit, voluntary group run by Professional Carrying Consultants. Safe and comfortable carrying brought to you with love and compassion.

05/05/2026

Only 3 appointments left for the Belfast event on Friday! 11am / 11.20am / 11.40am - book now!

Babywearing Safety 🌟There Are So Many Rules 🤯⁠⁠Many parents start babywearing with a little nervous trepidation.⁠Is baby...
27/04/2026

Babywearing Safety 🌟

There Are So Many Rules 🤯⁠
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Many parents start babywearing with a little nervous trepidation.⁠
Is baby safe? Is baby comfortable? Is this right?⁠
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"I can't do this, there're too many rules!"⁠
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I hear about babywearing rules....a lot...like, a lot a lot.⁠
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I like to think of many of those 'rules' as more like 'guidelines'. Or best-practice. Or optimum.⁠
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Make sure baby is kissable, supported, visible with chin off their chest.⁠
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Once you've got the above, everything else will come with confidence; the knowledge that you can do this.⁠
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Once you know you can do it, you can keep doing it. And be a 'best-practice-all-day-long bad-ass'.⁠
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If you're right at the start of your babywearing journey and you're feeling nervous, or have questions, (it's totally normal BTW), get in touch.⁠
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Slings aside, we want you to carry your baby.⁠
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⁠As a passionate babywearing educator, I’m here to guide you with warmth and expertise, ask your babywearing questions here. 🥰

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 8 May 😍Spring Babywearing - What To Wear & When.This month we'll be talkin...
21/04/2026

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 8 May 😍

Spring Babywearing - What To Wear & When.

This month we'll be talking rules (what are they and which ones truly matter), guidelines and Spring Babywearing.

We're going to have a really strong focus on safety & what to wear when babywearing, so book your appointment now!

We'll also be talking about transitioning through to Spring - what to wear and how to wear it!

This is an appointment-based slingmeet. Sling hire is for 1 month.
Below are the time slots. I will post each appointment in the comments.

Please comment below the appointment slot you'd like to book.
Each appointment is approx 20 minutes for Library Hire & Fit Check.

We are inviting a £10 deposit, which cheerfully counts toward your hire fee on the day.

Your deposit secures your appointment.

Appointments are not secured until the deposit is received.

It's a sling social too, there are chairs set out, so come along to learn more, meet other parents and enjoy the craic.

If you're returning a sling only, please drop it off before 10am (no need to book). Otherwise there will be another month's hire fee to pay.

If you're returning a sling and want to hire another, please book a slot.

Come along & hire or try our huge collection of baby slings and carriers.

Want a fit-check with your own carrier? No problem, we can do that too.

We’re located at:
2 Royal Avenue
Belfast, BT1 1DA
Date & time: Friday 8 May - 10.00am to 2pm - please arrive on time for your appointment.

What's available:
Sling Hire is 1 month for £15 (£20 for Ergo/Tula/Preschool Carriers).

Fit & Safety Check (where you bring your own sling) - £10
Cash-only for hires, thanks.

There is a cafe right next to us for refreshments!

If you’d like to hire a sling, please bring proof of ID & address (no ID, no hire).

20/04/2026

Our next Belfast event is May 8! Appointments go live later today 😁

🤩 Newborn Cuddles Made Simple! 🤩We have several Ergobaby Embrace Carriers available to hire at Slingmeet, so if you'd li...
07/04/2026

🤩 Newborn Cuddles Made Simple! 🤩

We have several Ergobaby Embrace Carriers available to hire at Slingmeet, so if you'd like to hire, book your appointment now!

Snuggle your little one close with our Ergobaby Embrace Hire Special! Get 2 months of babywearing bliss for just £20 – perfect for bonding on the go.

The Embrace is an easy to use buckle carrier that's perfect from newborn!

These carriers are available to hire this Friday at the Belfast Slingmeet!

Secure your hire now by booking an appointment & DM'ing us to dibs in advance.

Hire comes with a professional fit & safety check with a Babywearing Educator/Consultant. 🥰

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 10 April 😍This month we'll be talking rules (what are they and which ones ...
23/03/2026

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 10 April 😍

This month we'll be talking rules (what are they and which ones truly matter), guidelines and seasonal babywearing.

We're going to have a really strong focus on safety & what to wear when babywearing, so book your appointment now!

We'll also be talking about transitioning through to Spring - what to wear and how to wear it!

This is an appointment-based slingmeet. Sling hire is for 1 month.
Below are the time slots. I will post each appointment in the comments.

Please comment below the appointment slot you'd like to book.

Each appointment is approx 20 minutes for Library Hire & Fit Check.

We are inviting a £10 deposit, which cheerfully counts toward your hire fee on the day.

Your deposit secures your appointment.

Appointments are not secured until the deposit is received.

It's a sling social too, there are chairs set out, so come along to learn more, meet other parents and enjoy the craic.

If you're returning a sling only, please drop it off before 10am (no need to book). Otherwise there will be another month's hire fee to pay.

If you're returning a sling and want to hire another, please book a slot.

Come along & hire or try our huge collection of baby slings and carriers.

Want a fit-check with your own carrier? No problem, we can do that too.

We’re located at:

2 Royal Avenue
Belfast, BT1 1DA
Date & time: Friday 10 April - 10.00am to 2pm - please arrive on time for your appointment.

What's available:
Sling Hire is 1 month for £15 (£20 for Ergo/Tula/Preschool Carriers).
Fit & Safety Check (where you bring your own sling) - £10

Cash-only for hires, thanks.

There is a cafe right next to us for refreshments!

If you’d like to hire a sling, please bring proof of ID & address (no ID, no hire).

Changes To Belfast Slingmeet! 🙌All appointments are now 20 minutes - if you are booking a fit & safety check and have mo...
23/03/2026

Changes To Belfast Slingmeet! 🙌

All appointments are now 20 minutes - if you are booking a fit & safety check and have more than one sling or carrier, please book a double appointment.

Book your appointment for any time that suits you!

Appointments for the April event will go live today. 😁

13/03/2026

Looking forward to the Belfast event today! 2 apps left at 11.20 & 11.40 - come along for fit-check or hire. 🤩

New Babywearing Workshops! 🥰Lots of new, virtual workshops coming this Spring & Summer:- Newborn Babywearing - always bo...
02/03/2026

New Babywearing Workshops! 🥰

Lots of new, virtual workshops coming this Spring & Summer:

- Newborn Babywearing - always books up quickly. Stretchy wraps can be borrowed for this or purchased at a discount.
- Wonderful Wovens - everything you need to know about woven wraps.
- Babywearing 101 - if you're not sure where to start and would like to see all the options, this is for you.

Group learning can be so much fun. Workshops are relaxed with plenty of time to learn at your pace.

Dates will be announced very soon.

Any questions, ask us here!

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 13 March 😍This month we'll be talking rules (what are they and which ones ...
24/02/2026

😍 Belfast Sling Social & Sling Library Friday 13 March 😍

This month we'll be talking rules (what are they and which ones truly matter), guidelines and seasonal babywearing.

We're going to have a really strong focus on safety & what to wear when babywearing, so book your appointment now!

We'll also be talking about transitioning through to Spring - what to wear and how to wear it!

This is an appointment-based slingmeet. Sling hire is for 1 month.
Below are the time slots. I will post each appointment in the comments.

Please comment below the appointment slot you'd like to book.
Each appointment is approx 20 minutes for Library Hire / 15 minutes for Fit Check.

There is no deposit for library hires. We are inviting a £10 deposit, which cheerfully counts toward your hire fee on the day.

Your deposit secures your appointment.

Appointments are not secured until the deposit is received.
It's a sling social too, there are chairs set out, so come along to learn more, meet other parents and enjoy the craic.

If you're returning a sling only, please drop it off before 10am (no need to book). Otherwise there will be another month's hire fee to pay.

If you're returning a sling and want to hire another, please book a slot.

Come along & hire or try our huge collection of baby slings and carriers.

Want a fit-check with your own carrier? No problem, we can do that too.

We’re located at:
2 Royal Avenue
Belfast, BT1 1DA
Date & time: Friday 13 March- 1 0.00am to 2pm - please arrive on time for your appointment.

What's available:
Sling Hire is 1 month for £15 (£20 for Ergo/Tula/Preschool Carriers).
Fit & Safety Check (where you bring your own sling) - £5
Cash-only for hires, thanks.

There is a cafe right next to us for refreshments!

If you’d like to hire a sling, please bring proof of ID & address (no ID, no hire).

18/02/2026

Babywearing Consultant Top Tips! 🤓

Using a ring sling - it's not magic, it's a little technique & practice. 😁

Ask your ring sling questions here!

Fourth Trimester Babywearing 😍Why Babywearing? 🤔Those first weeks and months are a time of great change for baby and y...
10/02/2026

Fourth Trimester Babywearing 😍

Why Babywearing? 🤔

Those first weeks and months are a time of great change for baby and you. Being held, being close, eases the transition from womb to world.

Carrying in arms and in a sling is essential to the normal physical, psychological and neurological development of your baby. It’s the foundation on which their whole lives are built.

Every time you hold your baby close, the hormone oxytocin is released. Oxytocin (sometimes called the love hormone) is the hormone that underlies trust - it gives us that happy, warm feeling. So when we carry our babies close, oxytocin is released - it’s a feel good thing.

Babies are meant to be carried. They need to be close to you, to be held. Babies feel more content, calmer next to you - you make them feel secure and safe.

You are their world.

Have a newborn carrying question? Ask us here 🥰


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