Basingstoke Sling Library
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Meetings held on the last Friday of various months at Brookvale Village Hall 10:00-11:30am. Check out our events for details.
We are all volunteer peer supporters who can share information on baby wearing safety and how to wear various slings Welcome to the Basingstoke Sling Library
We are a group of volunteer mums (4 peer supporters, plus our other lovely helpers who run Bumps & Babies) who have all benefitted from babywearing and now give up our time to pass on the love
📢 Sling Library Meet Dates – Now Until the End of 2025! 🧡
We’re excited to share our upcoming Sling Library meet dates running alongside Basingstoke Bumps and Babies at Brookvale Village Hall (Lower Brook Street, RG21 7RP) from 10–11:30am:
🗓️ 2025 Dates:
- Friday 26th September
- Friday 24th October
- Friday 21st November
- Friday 19th December
We'll be working on an appointment-based system, with slots available at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00am, bookable via Facebook Messenger. Please message us to book your preferred time.
Whether you want to:
👶 Try and hire a library sling
🤱 Get support with your own carrier
We’re here to help!
We’re a team of peer supporters (not consultants), offering guidance on:
- Stretchy wraps
- Buckle carriers
- Ring slings
💬 If you’re interested in slings and can spare some time every 2–3 months, we’re also on the lookout for more volunteers to join our friendly team. We'd love to hear from you!
We can’t wait to see you and your little ones there! 🧡
It's our final sling library tomorrow before the summer holidays, where we will be returning in September!
If you'd like to know more about, try or hire slings - come along!
22/04/2025
The Durham Infancy and Sleep Centre (DISC) are currently undertaking research to understand how and why parents/carers use adult-worn baby slings or carriers, and how they find information. The project is funded by a research grant from Lullaby Trust.
They have created a survey to gather information from parents and carers on sling and carrier use, knowledge of sling/carrier safety, and awareness of guidance and sources of information. They are especially seeking parents or carers that have a baby under 12 months old to complete the survey.
The survey will open on 22nd April 2025 and will close on 20th May 2025.
The survey can be accessed through the link below: https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8GsWSswXQrIAHRQ
If you have any queries or require further information, please contact the DISC team at: [email protected]
08/03/2025
Volunteer with Basingstoke Sling Library!
Are you passionate about babywearing and supporting other parents? We’re looking for volunteers to help at our sling library sessions!
As a volunteer, you’ll:
✔️ Welcome parents and caregivers
✔️ Sign people in and out
✔️ Assist with checking slings and carriers in and out using our hiring system
✔️ Help promote the benefits of babywearing in a friendly, supportive environment
Why join us?
✨ Free sling hire
✨ Meet like-minded parents
✨ Boost your CV with volunteer experience
✨ Feel great helping others
✨ Opportunity to study for a Peer Supporter qualification in babywearing
Our sessions run once a month on a Friday, alongside Basingstoke Bumps and Babies. You’re welcome to bring your children along—no need for childcare!
Interested? Get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!
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Address
Brookvale Village Hall, Lower Brook Street
Basingstoke
RG217RP
Opening Hours
| 9am - 12pm |