Links and
Resources
Links
Natural Mamas UK-based forum for parents, many of
whom use cloth slings. Active second hand market for
slings and lots of information and help with choosing
and using cloth baby carriers.
The Baby Wearer Find out more about slings and chat to
other parents who like to use them at the Baby Wearer.
This site is large and can be overwhelming at first, but
there is a huge range of information about all types of
cloth slings. The articles are particularly useful.
Sling Meet Meet other sling-users in your area.
Active forums to allow sling users to meet up and swap
tips.
Resources
Books
Babywearing – The benefits and Beauty of This Ancient
Tradition
Maria Blois
ISBN 0-9729583-3-9
A comprehensive
reference on benefits, history and practical guides to use
of different cloth slings and carriers.
The
Vital Touch
Sharon Heller
ISBN 0-8050-5354-9
Written by a developmental
psychologist, this book explores the role of touch in
communicating and bonding with babies, and how touch is
vital to positive development – physical, social and
emotional.