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Sling Easy Sling

Slings are an easy way to carry a baby that loves to be held. With your baby in a sling you can carry your baby without back or neck pain and still keep your hands free to do other things.

The "Sling Easy" baby sling is both safe and comfortable for you and your baby. The slings are made in the UK with attention to detail in an exclusive range of durable and soft 100% cotton fabrics, easy to machine wash and dry. The baby's weight is distributed between the shoulders and hip of the parent. With soft hypoallergenic padding in the shoulder pad and along the edges of the sling, many users find they can wear the sling for much of the day.

Research has found that sling carried babies cry less, are less colicky, and generally more settled and content. This sling was originally developed by a renowned consultant paediatrician, and are hand made to a very high standard, with quality machine washable 100% cotton fabrics in a choice of patterns and colours. Made of one thickness of fabric to minimise risk of baby overheating, the sling has padded rails to hold you baby securely, and a thickly padded shoulder for your comfort: there are no hard edges or straps to chafe and cut you or your baby. The rings are of sturdy unbreakable nylon and so kind to your washing machine (they are fully machine washable). The padding is non allergenic and fire retardant too.

Some people think regular carrying of a child is too difficult, but because the Sling Easy is so comfortable and easy to put on (5 seconds) and can be removed without waking the baby, it is very simple and versatile too. There are a variety of ways of carrying your baby in the sling to suit your child's changing shape and needs; you can even breastfeed discretely whilst wearing it. Most babies love slings: my friend was trying one one whilst expecting her 2nd baby, and we borrowed a 10 day old to try out the sling, baby Rebecca fell asleep whilst the sling was being passed around the room as others tried it out too!

Available in several colourways and fabric, and also in three sizes to suit your height. This means that baby is always in the right position height-wise for the most comfort.

Sizes Small to fit 5' 3"/ 1.6m or under, Regular for the average wearer, Long to fit over 6' or above, or over 14st/90kg.

We stock two fabric ranges, Popular, which comprises our most popular fabrics at £40.99, and Designer fabrics which are usually short runs of more unique prints and fabrics at £41.99, and an Organic range of fabrics made in India by a fairtrade co-operative at £45.99.

All slings are supplied with an instruction leaflet to show how to use the sling. We also have a video showing how to use the sling, and has mums and dads demonstrating the various carrying positions.

For your junior 'Mum' or 'Dad', we also stock Dolly Slings at £14.99.

Small - Height 5ft1"-5ft3" (under 1.6m) Dress Size 6-10

Regular - Height 5ft4"-5ft10" (1.62-1.78m) Dress Size 12-16

Long - Height 5ft11"+ (1.8m+) Dress Size 18 - 22

XL - made to special order, please enquire - Height 6ft+(1.83m+) Dress Size 22+

Prices from £40.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Organic Sling Easy Sling

Now also available in a range of organic cotton fabric. Natural - a beautiful quality cream fabric, free of chemicals and dyes as supplied by www.boweevil.nl , plus a range of beautiful hand woven fabrics from India, made under fair trade conditions. Some slight weave variations are present which do not affect the strength of the fabric and add to their character. They are more expensive but make a really unique sling. Manufacturing information can be found at www.bishopstontrading.co.uk.

Please note that these slings are in limited supply and at times this means they may be made to order - this will usually take up to 21 days. Limited stocks of these fabrics are available.

Small - Height 5ft1"-5ft3" (under 1.6m) Dress Size 6-10

Regular - Height 5ft4"-5ft10" (1.62-1.78m) Dress Size 12-16

Long - Height 5ft11"+ (1.8m+) Dress Size 18 - 22

XL - made to special order, please enquire - Height 6ft+(1.83m+) Dress Size 22+

Price: £45.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Organic Sling Easy

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Sling Easy Video

Price: £3.00

Dolly Sling

Now available to match your sling, just right for your sons and daughters to carry their dolly too. Please advise at checkout the fabric you'd prefer, also approx age/build of your child: these are more or less made to order so please allow 28 days and also a deadline if it is for a birthday present!.

Price: £14.99 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

Hippychick Hipseat
The Hippychick Hipseat has been developed to allow adults to carry their children on their hip without the usual strains on the back.

A common cause of backpain is that arising from sticking your hip out to accomodate your ever heavier child who always wants to be carried just when you don't have a pushchair with you! The Hippychick Hipseat is a wide belt of strong fabric secured with a wide band of Velcro and with a safety clip fastening strap to ensure the Velcro remains securely fastened and doesn't get pulled apart. Protruding from this belt at one side (you can wear it on either hip) is a firm shelf for the child to sit on that supports their increasingly heavy weight from underneath. Instead of twisting the spine, the back is able to stay straight and the child is tucked into the chest on whichever side is more comfortable for the wearer. Endorsed by osteopaths, chiropractors and physios.

I found this belt very useful however it is the sort of thing you would need to plan to use in advance as opposed to using for impulse carries as it takes a moment or two to put on tightly and secure the clip - you can't for example pop it on and then drive somewhere in the car as the shelf bit sticks out too much (we did try!).

Generally this seat seems very popular with toddlers particularly those that have not been used to being carried in a sling as it is not at all enclosed and they are held at your height giving good eye contact, so their visibility and interaction is good, as well as feeling secure: your baby/child is held by your arm at all times

The seat is suitable for children from 6 months old up (when they can sit confidently with their back and head straight) to at least 3 years, it is feather-light, fully washable and has pockets for accessories and valuables. Fits up to 42" waist. If pregnant consult a doctor prior to use. Always keep one hand on your child.

Price: £34.94 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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