Who We Are
Who are GSL?
Glasgow Sling Library (GSL) is a not for profit social enterprise operating in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
We are run by a team of trained carrying consultants, committed to supporting our babywearing community, and making sling support accessible for all.
We offer reduced cost and free services to those who need it, while keeping our hire/consult costs as low as possible over all.
Join us if you already wear your baby, or want to find out more about slings & carriers.
Check out our services page to see what’s currently going on.
Services
SLING HIRE
Hiring a sling gives you the chance to try a huge variety of carriers not available on the High Street
CARRYING CONSULTATION
Book a consult today with a qualified consultant. Consultations are mostly via Zoom at present
WORKSHOPS
A workshop is a great affordable option to learn a new skill as a group. Our current workshops are as
SLING LIBRARY MEETS
Our meets (pre covid) run twice a month in person. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for up to date information
FAMILIES IN NEED
Could a baby carrier or learning new carrying skills help you? We believe finances should not be a barrier to babywearing.
SHOP
Shop with Glasgow Sling Library and experience excellent customer service, discover quality pre-loved items.
Aims/mission statement
- Making baby wearing accessible;
- Offer support and services to those who can’t afford it;
- Invest in lower income communities who wouldn’t normally have access to support;
Our History
Glasgow Sling Library started back in 2010 as a way for local babywearers to get together. The twitter was created in 2010, with a facebook page following in March 2011 and the facebook group Glasgow babywearers was launched in October 2013.
- It has had many caretakers over the years and offered babywearing knowledge and support from professionals and peers. For the first few years the library alternated between locations across the city before settling in the West end at Charing Cross, most recently at Coffeepod in Woodlands road.
- As the sling meet evolved it began hiring out slings and in 2018 the current team took the reins. The name was updated to Glasgow Sling Library to accurately represent that it’s a lending library.
- We applied for funding from Firstport to build the library, and we were successful in late 2019. The library was officially incorporated in February 2020 and continues to grow it’s support network offering support to new parents and experienced alike.
