Central Lancashire Slings
Welcome to Central Lancashire Slings (formally Chorley & Preston Slings).
We’re glad you’re here.
Central Lancashire Slings is a sling library and all-round babywearing resource in the heart of Lancashire. We serve Preston, Chorley, Leyland, Bamber Bridge, Fulwood, Longton and surrounding areas.
Private consultations
Consultations are 1:1 sessions which are tailored to your exact needs, taking skill level, baby's age/development and any additional or medical needs into account. These are best if you have little/no experience or would like to learn a skill like back carrying.
Sling library slots
Sling library slots are for those who have their own sling or carrier and need a quick safety or fit check, or if you want to hire from the sling library and have an idea of what you'd like.
What is babywearing?
Babywearing is simply the act of wearing your baby or child in a sling or carrier. There are many different types, from soft woven and stretchy wraps, to fully structured ‘buckle’ carriers. Babywearing has been around for hundreds of years, in many different cultures. In the western world, with the rise of modern conveniences like prams and strollers, babywearing went ‘out of fashion’ in mainstream parenting.
Why is babywearing important?
Through years of study however, babywearing has been proven to provide much needed nurturing and bonding, especially in those early weeks and months of your new baby’s life. Using a sling is also a massive convenience in itself! Want to be up and about with your hands free, whilst still holding your baby close? Sling! Want to walk where a pram just won’t go? Sling! Baby won’t be put down without crying? (this is VERY NORMAL INFANT BEHAVIOUR) Sling!
Please contact us if you have any babywearing questions.