Links, Resources, News
Links:
Information
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.
I Want My Mum Chat to other sling-users on the
babywearing board on this friendly progressive parenting
board. Support on a wide range of parenting issues, in
particular pro-breastfeeding.
Sling Meet Meet other sling-users in your area.
Active forums to allow sling users to meet up and swap
tips.
Links:
Recommended Companies
While Closer to You is
closed for maternity leave, we are happy to recommend other online
sling shops where you can hire and buy a range of slings:
Sasaslings: http://www.sasaslings.co.uk/
Slingjax: http://slingjax.com/
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.
News
Slings in the news:
The benefits of using a sling with your baby:
http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=461952007
Slings recommendations from the Personal Shopper column in
the Guardian, October 2006:
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/experts/annalisabarbieri/story/0,,1921825,00.html
(recommended brands include kozy mei tai, wilkinet, ellaroo
and kari me wraps – all available from Closer to You)