East Dunbartonshire Sling Meet & Library

26/01/2026

Did you know that have a cloth nappy library?!

They have a huge amount of preloved kits available to buy on their website: https://glasgowslinglibrary.com/collections/cloth-nappies these are an affordable option AND they're even more sustainable than buying new!

They also have some hire kits so you can 'Try before you buy'

We have cloth nappies to suit everyone's needs and we have reuseable wipes too!

25/10/2025

Limited spaces left for our baby box stretchy workshop and sling meet at this TUESDAY afternoon!

1pm - Baby Box Stretchy workshop - https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLstretchyworkshop

Sling meet spaces left at 3pm!
Book your free place HERE
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLSlingMeet

Get help with your own carrier (fit check £5) or try from our large range available!

If you plan on hiring a sling from us, it's worth creating an account on our library system before the session to save time. You can also browse our vast array of slings and carriers here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.myturn.com/library/

Schedule your appointment online Glasgow Sling Library

22/09/2025

Are you looking to get out on some autumnal walks? Trudging through leaves with a pram can be hard work so why not give babywearing a try!! It can also be a great way to keep little ones cosy in the lower temperatures!

Come along to our sling library session at and find out about the benefits of babywearing! You can try out various slings or carriers from our library, 'Try Before you Buy' by hiring, have a fit check or get some info about the Baby box wrap! You can book your slot here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/schedule/836d5a95

If you plan on hiring a sling from us, it's worth creating an account on our library system before the session to save time. You can also browse our vast arry of slings and carriers here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.myturn.com/library/

18/08/2025

CHANGE OF DATE

This month's meet has now been rescheduled to 26th August!

Book your slot here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/schedule/836d5a95/category/1.%2520Sling%2520Library%2520Sessions/appointment/74510959/calendar/any

17/08/2025

We are back monthly at this Tuesday!

Baby box at 1pm and sling meet 1.40pm

Book your slot at our next Bishopbriggs meet here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/

You can browse our library of slings and carriers beforehand here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse

14/07/2025

Our Bishopbriggs meet has changed to a different day!

Come along to and chat all things sling!

If you have older children who are off on summer holidays, they are welcome to come along too.

Book your slot here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/schedule/836d5a95

And browse our slings before you come along here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.myturn.com/.../inventory/browse

12/05/2025

Are you based in or around Glasgow?
In partnership with Oscha Slings, creators of beautiful, Scottish-made baby wraps and carriers, we’re excited to offer practical, hands-on workshops designed to help you build confidence and master the art of safe, comfortable babywearing.

Ring Slings: At Merry-Go-Round Glasgow

Discover the versatility of ring slings - perfect from newborn to toddler. Whether you're completely new to babywearing or looking to get some hints and tips, this session is designed to build your confidence and ensure a safe, comfortable fit for both you and your little one.

Back Carrying with Buckles: At Our Easterhouse Studio

Back carrying can feel intimidating at first, but this session will guide you through the process step-by-step. You'll leave feeling empowered and ready to carry your baby or toddler comfortably and securely on your back.

You’ll practise with weighted dolls until you feel confident, and you're welcome to bring your own child if you’d like to try with them during the session.

We understand times are hard, and while we would normally charge £20 per family, we have given you the choice in what to pay.

We would suggest:

£0 - I can't offer any payment

£10 - Times are tough but I can contribute

£20 - Things are going OK and I can afford it

£30 - I'm doing well and want to support someone else

12/05/2025

Our next meet is on this Friday 30th May 10-10.40 at Babes in The Wood Children's Shop & Community Room Bishopbriggs

𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 10-11
- Try a carrier to find what suits you and hire
- Get a fit check with your own carrier/wrap
- Meet other parents & have a bleather

💰 Hire starts at £15 for 2 weeks. Fit check for £5 per carrier.

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Book here
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLSlingMeet

✉ Any questions drop me a message

Sling hire is also available via post or collection from Bishopbriggs.

Follow this link to book or msg me if you have any questions.

22/03/2025

Our next meet is on this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐 at Babes in The Wood Children's Shop & Community Room Bishopbriggs

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏
- Learn how to use the baby box stretchy wrap

𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟐
- Try a carrier to find what suits you and hire
- Get a fit check with your own carrier/wrap
- Meet other parents & have a hot cuppa tea 🙂

💰 Hire starts at £15 for 2 weeks. Fit check for £5 per carrier.

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Book here
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLstretchyworkshop
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLSlingMeet

✉ Any questions drop me a message

Sling hire is also available via post or collection from Bishopbriggs.

Follow this link to book or msg me if you have any questions.

18/02/2025

Our next meet is on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟐 at Babes in The Wood Children's Shop & Community Room Bishopbriggs

𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎-𝟏𝟏
- Learn how to use the baby box stretchy wrap

𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟏-𝟏𝟐
- Try a carrier to find what suits you and hire
- Get a fit check with your own carrier/wrap
- Meet other parents & have a hot cuppa tea 🙂

💰 Hire starts at £15 for 2 weeks. Fit check for £5 per carrier.

⬇️⬇️⬇️
Book here
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLstretchyworkshop
https://Glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/EDSLSlingMeet

✉ Any questions drop me a message

Sling hire is also available via post or collection from Bishopbriggs.

Follow this link to book or msg me if you have any questions.

30/12/2024

If anyone has any questions about feeding safely in a sling after the awful news today, there is an article that has been on my website for years. I’ll put it in the comments.

The key thing is that it is not hands free and baby’s airway must always and at all times be unobstructed. Folks local to me have had this information from us at 4T or at library sessions or at consults, just as they would from other local libraries: this link might be useful if you have any questions coming your way if you have a sling and a baby who loves it.

Sling libraries are such a valuable source of information and helpful guidance and do wonderful work supporting parents and their babies at an overwhelming and challenging period in their lives. Please direct any new parents you know towards them so they receive appropriate safety information from people with experience and knowledge who know how to help and are committed to ensuring the best outcomes.

I’m also grateful that there are many NHS trusts working on getting their staff more educated and signposting to local resources, I’ve been pleased to train/be training many.

My heart goes out to the grieving family.

30/12/2024

😯 IT'S NOT HANDS FREE! 😯

Breastfeeding/chestfeeding in a sling is NOT hands free. Not what you want to hear?
When people want to breast or chestfeed in a sling, it's usually so they can do something at the same time so want their hands free.

It's not HANDS free, but it IS HAND free. You will have one hand free, and when you become a parent, you know how much you can still do with one!

Depending on the position you choose to feed in, babys head is not supported, this is why you need to do it. Babies head is the heaviest part of their body, and they cannot support it very well.

Covering babies head with the sling or carrier is NOT the solution either. This presses babies head into the breast/chest and doesn't allow them the movement needed to latch and unlatch. It can also be an asphyxiation risk.

When feeding in the sling or carrier, you must monitor baby at all times. Check if they have fallen asleep and resposition them high on your chest upright.

Babies under 4 months, premature, low weight or have medical issues are at a higher risk and it's important to get 1:1 support at all times in these circumstances.

If you do not feel you can monitor baby the whole time then do not try to do something else and stop to feed first.

If you want to learn how to safely feed in your sling or carrier get in touch. We also visit feeding groups and playgroups if you want to learn more about babywearing or feeding and carrying please get in touch.

Thanks to Coorie in with love for putting this post together with the educator group.