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Beautiful Bonds offers support with the postnatal period, preparing you through pregnancy and supporting you in the fourth trimester with babywearing, feeding, love and nurture.

15/11/2025

💜 Sling Library 💜

The next library session is at Tollgate Hall on Friday 21st Nov!

We run from 10am until 12 noon and you can pop by at any point to see myself or one of my volunteers.

Library sessions are great if you want to pick up a sling to hire, or you want to get some help with your own. If you think you'll need more help than that, do think about booking a longer private session with me instead 😊

This session is run alongside as part of the monthly Family Hug.

You'll find other professionals to help with feedings and your physical and mental health. Families are welcome for support or just to relax with a hot drink and treats!

We'd love to welcome you!

13/11/2025

💜 Why book with me? 💜

My private sessions are all about you! I listen, hear, and help select slings/carriers that I feel will work best for you.

I never rush and always allow time for feeding and changing, and whatever else your child needs. As a mother of 4, I have pretty much seen everything, and nothing surprises or phases me.

I get it!

But don't take my word for it. Here are some recent reviews from some of my clients 😊

Each and every one of them was different and unique in their requirements, but I'm so glad they all went away having the same feelings of being heard, comfortable, and happy with the outcome!

So if you've been on the fence about booking in with me, let this be the reassurance you need that you won't regret it!

Head to the link in my bio to book in now, I can't wait to help you feel confident and comfortable carrying your child!

12/11/2025

💜 Carrying in cold weather 💜

Following on from my mini workshop last week, here is a re-cap of what was discussed!

The most important thing to remember is to keep the airways clear!

I find people are always more likely to overdress their child than underdress. When you are carrying, you will both be generally warmer.

But also, every baby is different, just like every adult is different! You've seen those people walking round in shorts when it's snowing right? Then those other people who wear 4 thick layers when we are barely in single digits? Because everyone feels the temperature differently, just the same as babies will.

So always check their core temperature to make sure you have got the layering right for your baby!

It is also best practise to use thin, minimal layers between the 2 of you, and warm, thicker layers that go over both of you. This has the added benefit of being able to remove those layers if you move into somewhere warmer.

You can check out the reel I've re-shared and added to my story for some ideas! It doesn't have to be expensive 😊

As usual, if you have any questions then please get in touch, ask below, or book a session with me! 😁

31/10/2025

💜 November Sling library session 💜

❄️ 4th November
❄️ 10am - 12 noon
❄️ St John's Church Community centre
❄️ Drop in library session, drop by any time during the 2 hours
❄️ Mini workshop starting at roughly 10.30am, all about babywearing in cold weather

Feel free to drop by without booking, but if you want something very specific do book first to make sure I bring along what you are looking for 😊

As always, any questions just let me know!

15/10/2025

💜 Sling Library! 💜

This Friday you'll find us at Tollgate Hall (Stanway community centre) for a sling library session.

Pop along any time between 10am and 12 noon and we can help you fit your own sling, or choose one to take away and hire.

We run alongside Family Session, where you can also speak to for feeding advice, for physio advice and for calming reflexology tips!

Or just come along for company and a hot cup of tea!

You can book for the sling library so I know what slings to bring, or just drop by when you can, we won't turn you away!

Hope to see you there!

14/10/2025

💜 New Slings! 💜

I have just bought the library some more slings 😊

Some I've been wanting to add for ages, like the Lifft Pouch and the Zebelo, some are relatively new, like the Lenny Hip!

If you see one that intrigues you, then come and see me to try it out!

There is a Sling Library session coming up on Friday at Tollgate Hall (more details shared tomorrow). Or you can catch me for a private session this weekend or next Tuesday 😊

But any questions about any of these slings, just let me know in the comments 👇

What do you like the look of?!

06/10/2025

💜 October 💜

October has crept up on me!! Autumn is suddenly upon us isn't it 🍂🍁

Apologies for only sharing this this evening, when the first session is set for tomorrow! But hopefully, you have already seen the dates on my website, or you are free to come along and see us if you need help asap!

I will also be doing a mini workshop on Ring Slings tomorrow. So if you've ever wondered what the fuss was about, or if you've never had the confidence to give it it a go, come and join me for a quick tutorial 😉

No need to bring your own sling, I have plenty! It only costs £5 for the session, or free of you are a member already 😊

If you can't make tomorrow I am available for private sessions most Tuesdays and some weekends. Or the next library session is on the 17th!

Any questions just ask!

18/09/2025

💜 Sling library 💜

I promise I am still here, despite what my social media may lead you to believe 😅

Tomorrow, we are back at the Tollgate Hall alongside

Come see us for sling help, or join the Family Hug session for support with feeding, physio, reflexology and general birth and postnatal help 😊

Or just come along because weve created the perfect space to bring your baby! Refreshments are available and there are toys for older little ones too 😊

We can't wait to see you!

01/09/2025

💜 September 💜

A gentle ease into the new school year this month 😊

St John's Church Community centre sling library on Sept 9th, along with a mini workshop about feeding in slings.

Then the second Library session on Sept 19th at Tollgate hall.

I'll also be available on Tuesdays and some weekends for private consultations.

Hope to see you soon!

31/08/2025

💜 Sling Library and Mini Workshop 💜

New term, new dates!

Library session drop ins are back on Tuesday 9th September, 10am-12noon.

Come along to get help with your own or to hire one of mine!

I'll also be doing a mini workshop on using a sling as a feeding aid. This includes any style of sling or carrier and whether you breast, chest or bottle feed, I can show you how to do it safely.

To book, just follow the link in my bio or head to my website.

Look forward to seeing you there!

23/07/2025

💜 August! 💜

School is finally over! But before I completely switch my planning brain off, here are my offerings over the summer 😊

There will still be library sessions, they will just look a little different! You'll get a 15 min time slot and it will just be myself in my cabin 🛖

I'm also available some Tuesdays and weekends for private sessions, as usual. See the post for actual dates 📅

There are a couple of Summer specials coming up too!

The first is with 💃 I'll be offering a workshop to discuss back carrying and moving on to the next sling. But it will be a flexible workshop depending on the needs of the attendees 😊 To book this you'll need to head to Ruth's DANCESling page.

I'll also be at the Family Picnic with . More details will follow soon over on the Hug page. But expect a lovely chilled picnic with other Hug members and local families ❤️

Library and private sessions can be booked as normal through my booking page

www.beautiful-bonds.co.uk/book-a-service

Hopefully, I will see you at some point, but if not then have an AMAZING summer, however that looks for you 😉

17/07/2025

💜 Sling Library 💜

This is the last library session before my August break!

I will still be available throughout Aug, but I'll have limited availability. I will be posting a detailed update of my availability over the holidays in the next week 😊

I have quite a few summer slings available, plus some brand new Izmi carriers to try out!

So pop along and see us tomorrow! And while you're there, make sure to stop and enjoy the social offering with
will be on hand feeding support and will be joining us offering the warm hugs only a doula can ❤️

Can't wait to see you!

Address

37 Collingwood Road
Colchester
CO39BH

Telephone

+447862494218

Website

http://www.beautiful-bonds.co.uk/

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I fell in love with carrying my children when my eldest was born, almost 7 years ago. His name is Isaac and would still be carried now given the opportunity! I also have a 3 year old son called Theo who got the benefit of being held close to me in a sling from the day he was born. I am currently pregnant with baby number 3 and I can’t wait to have those snuggly newborn cuddles all over again!

After Katherine decided to focus on her business in Ipswich, I agreed to take over the Colchester Library and I’m very much looking forward to getting to know you all properly and helping you with all your carrying needs.

At the moment my team will consist of my amazing mum as our admin support and the lovely Krysy, who will carry on as our peer supporter. I myself am a babywearing consultant, having done my training with Slingababy UK in February 2017.