Carrying Peer Supporter
Team Members
Lucy at Oxford Sling Library
Consultant, Peer Supporter
Oxford Sling Library has been running since 2008, making us the oldest continually running sling library in Britain. Fuelled by amazing volunteers over the years (in particular Guinevere Webster and Josie Hadjiev) it is now run by sling consultant Lucy Hawkins as a social enterprise. I volunteered with Oxford Sling Library after my son was […]
Kia at Cariad Babi in Derbyshire
Consultant, Peer Supporter
I am a mum to 5 boys, part time wheelchair user and have disabilities including hip health. I discovered babywearing when searching for safe options to travel with my baby whilst using my wheelchair. I spent over ten years working in various projects within the NHS and then assisted with turning one into a social […]
Becki at Cullompton Feeding and Carrying Support
Consultant, Peer Supporter, Feeding and Carrying Advocate
Hi I’m Becki, mother of 3 and the sling consultant at Cullompton Feeding and Carrying Support group. This is non for profit as I am passionate about helping others achieve a positive experience. We run our sessions twice a month during term time, but there are always other options if you can’t make those sessions. […]
Kate at Ways To Carry in Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Consultant, Peer Supporter, Feeding and Carrying Advocate
Carrying consultant based in Chesterfield offering private appointments, workshops and customised education sessions alongside my work and family commitments. I also run Chesterfield Sling Library. I have been using slings and carriers myself since 1998, volunteering for Chesterfield Sling Library since 2011 and first trained as a carrying consultant in 2014. http://waystocarry.co.uk/ http://chesterfieldslinglibrary.com/
Tracy at The Lady With The Slings in Stroud, Gloucestershire
Consultant, Peer Supporter
I’m Tracey. And I have one little boy, Dylan, who is the reason that I started my babywearing and educating journey. Having a baby at the end of lockdown meant I didn’t even know sling libraries were a thing because they just weren’t running whilst I was pregnant. Then getting to my nearest one with […]
Caitriona in Soham, East Cambridgeshire
Consultant, Peer Supporter, Feeding and Carrying Advocate
I’m a sling consultant, breastfeeding counsellor and I run REAL Circles – a place where we share the highs and lows of life in a supportive space. I run sling support sessions and breastfeeding support sessions and the circles from The Log Cabin in Soham, East Cambs. Head to my website if you’d like to […]