Welcome to the website of Closer to You - we sell great baby slings, in person in Edinburgh and online to the UK and EU.

Closer to You stock a range of beautiful, stylish and comfortable cloth baby slings. We source slings from manufacturers in the UK and some of the best loved sling brands from around the world.

It is a busy time here at Closer to You – we are very pleased to now be stocking Napsack Baby Carrier mei tais and Manduca Baby Carrier soft structured carriers.
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Book a
sling shopping appointment in Edinburgh with Closer to You and get
  • a free, no obligation personal appointment to see and try on our full range of slings
  • expert help to find the right sling for you and your baby
  • tips and tweaks to make carrying your baby comfortable and easy
For customers further away from Edinburgh, order any of our range of slings from the Closer to You Online Sling Shop.

If you are not sure you need a baby sling or have only seen the papoose carriers available on the high street see the Closer to You
Beginners Guide to Slings


Closer to You follows the TICKS for safe sling use:

Tight

In view at all times

Close enough to kiss

Keep chin off the chest

Supported back

For more information on safe sling use (also known as babywearing) you can folllow this link and download a PDF of TICKS for safe sling use

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