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Sling library

Try before you invest.

Choosing the right carrier can feel overwhelming — that's exactly why the hire library exists.

Try different styles, brands, and sizes at your own pace, with expert guidance included in every hire.

Wide range of carriers available
Guidance included with every hire
Refundable deposit
Try before you buy — no pressure
What's available

Four types, one library

Every carrier in the library has been chosen for good reason — there's no single "best" type, only the best one for you, your baby, and your life right now.

Try one at a meetup
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.
Hire pricing

Simple, affordable rates

No lengthy contracts — just a small refundable deposit and a straightforward hire fee.

Weekly Hire
£15

Per week, any carrier in the library. Ideal for a short trial.

Monthly Hire
£40

For families who want a longer trial period. Subject to availability.

Deposit
£30

Fully refundable when the carrier is returned in good condition.

How it works

From meetup to home

Step 1
Come to a meetup
Try as many carriers as you like from the library, with guidance on fit and safety included.
Step 2
Choose your carrier
Found the one that works for you? Arrange to take it home on hire — no obligation to buy anything.
Step 3
Pay the deposit & hire fee
A small refundable deposit plus the weekly or monthly hire rate — no lengthy paperwork.
Step 4
Return, extend, or buy
Bring it back at the next meetup, extend your hire, or decide to buy one of your own — entirely up to you.
Ready to try?

See you at the next meetup.

Hire happens in person at monthly meetups — come along, try a few, and take your favourite home.

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