NI
Northern Ireland's babywearing community

Babywearing NI

Carry your baby close.
Expert guidance, a sling library, and a community
that's been here for 15 years.

A professionally qualified babywearing consultant with 18 years of experience — helping Northern Ireland families find the right carrier, wear it safely, and carry with confidence.

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18
Years experience
15+
Years in NI
1,000s
Families supported
Free
Monthly meetups
TICKS Safety Guidelines: | Tight · In view at all times · Close enough to kiss · Keep chin off chest · Supported back
Professionally qualified babywearing consultant
18 years of hands-on experience
Northern Ireland's leading sling library
TICKS safety-trained
Hundreds of carrier types available to try

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18 Years of expertise
About

Northern Ireland's most experienced babywearing consultant

I've been supporting families across Northern Ireland with babywearing for over 18 years. What started as a passion became a profession — and for the last 15 years I've been running Babywearing NI as a community resource, a sling library, and a trusted source of expert advice.

Whether you're a first-time parent wondering where to start, or an experienced babywearer looking to try something new — I'm here to help you find the right carrier, wear it safely, and carry your baby with confidence.

Professionally qualified babywearing consultant
Formally trained & assessed — not self-taught
Community-rooted for 15 years
Running free community meetups across Northern Ireland
Former retail shop owner
Ran a dedicated babywearing retail store
What I offer

Everything you need to carry confidently

From one-to-one consultations to monthly meetups, sling hire to structured courses — Babywearing NI has something for every family at every stage.

Monthly Meetups

Free, friendly and packed with carriers to try. Come along, ask questions, and meet other babywearing families. No booking needed.

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Sling Library & Hire

Try before you buy. Choose from a wide range of carriers — wraps, ring slings, SSCs and more — with expert guidance included.

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Intro to Babywearing

A structured course for parents-to-be and new parents covering safety, carrier types, and hands-on practice. Perfect starting point.

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Peer Supporter Training

Want to help other families in your community? Train as a certified Babywearing NI peer supporter and extend the reach of safe babywearing.

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Community & Outreach

Working with health visitors, children's centres and community groups across Northern Ireland to bring babywearing education to more families.

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Monthly events

Come along to a meetup

Free, welcoming, and a great excuse to get out of the house. Bring your baby, bring a friend.

First Saturday of every month

Babywearing NI Monthly Meetup

A relaxed, informal gathering where you can try on carriers from the sling library, get personalised advice, chat with other parents, and learn from 18 years of expertise — completely free.

10:00am – 12:00pm
Belfast (venue confirmed each month via Facebook)
Free to attend — no booking required
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What to expect
01
Try the sling library
Get hands-on with stretchy wraps, woven wraps, ring slings, SSCs and more — find what works for you.
02
Personalised guidance
Ask anything — safe positioning, feeding in a carrier, back carries, toddler wearing. Nothing is a silly question.
03
Meet other families
Connect with other babywearing parents in NI. A genuinely warm and supportive community.
04
Hire a carrier
Found something you love? Take it home on hire before committing to a purchase. Try before you buy.
Learn

Structured courses for every stage

Whether you're expecting your first baby or want to help others in your community, there's a course for you.

Parents-to-be

Intro to Babywearing

Everything you need to start your babywearing journey safely and confidently.

2–3 hours
Small groups
In-person
  • 01 Why babywear? Benefits for baby and parent
  • 02 TICKS safety guidelines explained
  • 03 Types of carriers — wraps, slings, SSCs
  • 04 Choosing the right carrier for your lifestyle
  • 05 Hands-on practice with a front carry
  • 06 Getting ongoing support
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Community training

Babywearing Peer Supporter Programme

Become a certified Babywearing NI peer supporter and help families in your community.

Full day
Up to 8 trainees
Certificate awarded
  • 01 The role of a peer supporter (and its limits)
  • 02 Safety knowledge consolidation — TICKS
  • 03 Teaching & communicating with new parents
  • 04 Handling common questions and scenarios
  • 05 Running a community group or meetup
  • 06 Self-care, boundaries, and sustainability
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Sling library

Try before you invest

Choosing the right carrier can feel overwhelming. That's why I offer an extensive hire library — try different styles, brands, and sizes at your own pace, with expert guidance included in every hire.

Stretchy Wraps
Perfect for newborns. Soft, supportive, and great for skin-to-skin.
Woven Wraps
Versatile for all ages. Hundreds of carries possible once you learn.
Ring Slings
Quick on and off. Great for hip carries and older babies.
Soft Structured
Buckle carriers — easy, supportive, and great for partners too.
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What families say

I had no idea where to start with babywearing. The meetup was so welcoming — I left feeling completely confident and hired a carrier that same day. Can't recommend enough.

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Sarah M.
Belfast

The one-to-one consultation was worth every penny. Having someone with real qualifications show me exactly what to do — and correct my positioning — made all the difference.

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Rachel K.
Lisburn

We'd been babywearing wrong for months without realising. The free meetup spotted it immediately and sorted it out. 15 years of experience shows — you're in safe hands.

C
Connor & Aoife
Bangor
Get in touch

Ready to start your babywearing journey?

Find us on Facebook

The Babywearing NI Facebook page is the best place for monthly meetup dates, carrier news, and community chat.

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Meetup details
First Saturday of every month
10:00am – 12:00pm
Belfast — venue posted monthly on Facebook
Free to attend
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