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Community-based baby carrying information service with sling & carrier lending library.

Book into our venues: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley

Hire from our sling library: https://forthvalleyslings.myturn.com/library/

16/06/2026

🎁 GIVE THE GIFT OF THE SLING LIBRARY SERVICES🎁

Want to get your bestie into babywearing? Absolutely!

Want to gift them the same sling that worked for you? Well ... maybe not ...

Carriers are a bit like jeans: what suits one person may not suit another, and often times you have to try it on to see if it works for you.

Presenting: the sling library voucher! Tell your friend to come to the sling library, either before or after baby is born (or both!) and give them the gift of getting to find the sling that works for them! Vouchers can be exchanged for hiring slings for:

£15 for 2 weeks
£25 for 4 weeks OR
£25 for 3 months for stretchy wraps and pre-tied stretchies

Message us on our socials or email us at [email protected] to arrange a gift voucher or for more information💝

05/06/2026

❓Did you know ... you can babywear from birth? And that you can practice while you're expecting? ❓

We recommend coming along to our FREE Newborn Slings Workshop both before and after baby is born. Coming before baby is due lets you try on various styles of slings and carriers before you are sleep-deprived and in the newborn haze; and coming afterwards is useful once you have your baby and you either want a fit check with the sling you purchased, or you want to try the options on again but this time with a real baby instead of a doll.

Our workshop mainly covers stretchy wraps (including the free Scottish Baby Box wrap), pre-tied stretchies and newborn-suitable buckle carriers (as not all are truly suitable from birth despite what a company says), but feel free to ask us about ring slings, wovens, meh dais - we love talking about slings!

Book in using the link here: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley

And if you have any questions, our inboxes are always open 🫶

28/05/2026

✨May 2026 Newborn Slings Workshops & Sling Meets✨

🕍Stirling - *NEW VENUE* St Ninians Old Parish Church Halls - Friday 12th June
🐎Falkirk - Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Saturday 27th June

These are FREE sessions where you can try on different styles of slings/baby carriers and find the one that works for you - and you can hire it if you want to take it home to try it! We can also check the fit of your own carrier for a £5 donation. Our sling meets are open to everyone - expecting families, new families, and families with newborns, toddlers and/or preschoolers! We almost certainly have a sling for you 🫶

✨Book in using the link: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley

Need help or want to know more? Comment below or private message us 🥰

11/05/2026

SAFETY PSA - HIGH, TIGHT, IN SIGHT ALWAYS!

If your carrying looks like the the picture on the left (which was kindly shared with permission):
- bring baby up so that their head is on the hard part of your chest away from the squishy bits;
- fold down any fabric so that it comes no high than the back of baby's neck and their head is free;
- and tighten the straps so that baby is secure to you and you can fit a single flat hand between your chests but not a fist

This brings baby High, Tight, and In Sight for a safe, secure and comfortable carry for everyone. The photo on the left is NOT SAFE - baby is low, loose, and their head is covered.

This post is not to shame anyone (especially since the instructions for this carrier tell you to use it like on the left) - it's to support and educate you so that you can carrying safely and comfortably.

Want to check if you're carrying safely? Send us a wee message (can be a private message if you wish that will not be shared) and we can let you know if baby looks safe and supported.

Love Team FV x

01/05/2026

🙌Q&A WEEKEND - ASK US ABOUT CARRYING🙌

Looking for some online help about slings and carriers? Want to know if your carrier is truly newborn suitable? Want to ask us about our favourite slings? Or you can even ask us something totally unrelated to babywearing - (almost) all questions will be answered!

Have a more personal query? Our inbox is always open 🫶

28/04/2026

✨May 2026 Newborn Slings Workshops & Sling Meets✨

🕍Stirling - Bridge of Allan Parish Church - Friday May 08th
🐎Falkirk - Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Saturday May 16th

These are FREE sessions where you can try on different styles of slings/baby carriers and find the one that works for you - and you can hire it if you want to take it home to try it! We can also check the fit of your own carrier for a £5 donation. Our sling meets are open to everyone - expecting families, new families, and families with newborns, toddlers and/or preschoolers! We almost certainly have a sling for you 🫶

✨Book in using the link: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley

Need help or want to know more? Comment below or private message us 🥰

14/04/2026

💸CAN YOU BABYWEAR ON A BUDGET?💸

Absolutely! There are hundreds of different slings out there, and a fair few that can be bought secondhand for £15 or less. One of the first questions we'll ask at the sling library is what your budget is. We have carriers in our library retailing up to about £200 new. But if your budget is tight, we can work within it and recommend you a safe and comfortable sling suitable for you and your baby.

Babywearing doesn't have to be expensive, but it can be a little overwhelming when the most advertised slings are either the most expensive or are cheap but unsafe.

Reach out to us for help and support🫶

11/04/2026

❓GUESS THE SLING ❓

Let's play a game! Can you guess the name of the sling based on the clues provided?
Comment below with your guesses!

30/03/2026

✨April 2026 Newborn Slings Workshops & Sling Meets✨

🕍Stirling - Bridge of Allan Parish Church - Friday April 10th
🐎Falkirk - Forth Valley Sensory Centre - Saturday April 25th

These are FREE sessions where you can try on different styles of slings/baby carriers and find the one that works for you - and you can hire it if you want to take it home to try it! We can also check the fit of your own carrier for a £5 donation. Our sling meets are open to everyone - expecting families, new families, and families with newborns, toddlers and/or preschoolers! We almost certainly have a sling for you 🫶

✨Book in using the link: https://glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley

Need help or want to know more? Comment below or private message us 🥰

26/03/2026

❔CAN I BABYWEAR WITH A BAD BACK? ❔

Very, very likely - but you might need to try on a few different styles of slings to find which one works for your unique needs. Ignore the targeted marketing by companies that offer carriers certified by chiropractors or enhanced with 'tailored back support'. Most carriers on the market offer back support, but that doesn't mean it will work for your body.

Need help with your sling? Want to start babywearing but worried about your health? Message us for unbiased, personalised support or book into our sling meets at glasgowslinglibrary.as.me/ForthValley🫶

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Stirling

Telephone

+447725890939

Website

https://linktr.ee/fvslings

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