30 minutes with a highly experienced and expert consultant.

Suitable for you if,
You wish to try out one or two carriers but need a little guidance,
You are expecting and would like an introduction to baby wearing,
You want to learn a new skill (eg back carry with a buckle, learn how to use a ring sling, a front carry with a woven wrap, feeding in slings etc),

One hour with a highly experienced and expert consultant, including 1 week free hire.

Suitable for you if,
You would like a full introduction to baby wearing,
Have more than one care giver wishing to learn,
Wish to try a wider range of slings with your baby,
You want more support in a quiet space with plenty of time,
If there are special circumstances (such as disability, carrying multiples, prematurity etc),
If you wish to learn a complex skill such as back carrying with a woven or tandem carrying

Ninety minutes with a highly experienced and expert consultant including 1 week free hire.

This is for those situations where an hour isn't enough time. Great for when there is an extra carer or two looking to try a range of slings for the baby or special circumstances (such as disability, carrying multiples, prematurity etc), and if you and a partner wish to learn a complex skill such as back carrying with a woven or tandem carrying.

30 minutes with a highly experienced and knowledgeable nappy consultant.

Suitable for you if,
You wish to try out discover the world of cloth nappies in a quiet space. Breaking down the jargon, demonstrating the different types of reusables, how to care for them and fitting support.

Would you like a fit check on the carrier you have or some brief online guidance as to what to purchase? We can offer a 'pay as you feel' 10minute Zoom appointment to help guide you.

This is a 30 minute long video conferencing appointment with one of our trained staff for simple, quick support. This might be a fit check, learning how to use one new type of carrier or simply picking our brains for tips and tricks with carrying.

Please note that due to the nature of video conferencing, we do not teach back carrying during these appointments.

Our one hour appointments may be more suitable if your needs are more complex or you have several things you want to learn!

This is an hour long appointment with one of our consultants via video conferencing. You can choose the content of the consult, as for the face to face slots.

Please note that due to the nature of video conferencing, we will be asking you to practice with (eg) a teddy and sharing useful videos for you to follow.

You will also receive a weeks hire or £5 discount to use at Sling Spot.

This class is the practical session part of the Carrying Advocacy and Babywearing Peer Supporter training provided by Rosie Knowles. It trains people to directly support new parents with the safe use of slings, in person, with hands-on guidance. Prior to attending you will need to complete the online training. (You will receive a link in an email within 2 working days after booking). If you have already completed the online part of the course, please contact us to discount the practical course.

This course is delivered by Dr Rosie Knowles of Carrying Matters and expert consultant, Kiri Porter. The course is delivered over a period of time. The first section is an online theory course to be completed in your own time (about 10-hours). There are also 5 Zoom sessions to attend prior to the commencement of the in-person element of the course, dates will vary. The remaining 2 days are delivered in person at The Snug, Sheffield.