Welcome to New Forest Slings

We are a social enterprise with a mission to support families  across the New Forest to carry their children, and therefore find more ease in family life. We provide opportunities for families to connect with each other, learn about carrying and slings, and to access the tools for this in an affordable way.

Our team are knowledgable and comprehensively trained in child development, carrying and slings and offer a completely straight talking, no bullshit approach to supporting families to find their own way. We are experienced and real parents.

Our services

Meet and connect.

Come along and chat to other parents with a cup of tea and cake. You will get to share experience and information and the professional team are always on hand to offer wisdom and support.

Hire a sling.

Hire from a great range of slings and carriers to see what works for you and your family. There is always something for you to try whether it's your first experience using slings or you want to try something new.

Learn carrying.

Learn about carrying and slings either on this site, via our social media or face-to-face in a workshop or consultation. We provide evidence-based information with zero judgement or unwanted advice. 

Private consultations

For those who want a more intimate session, need advanced support and bespoke advice, or simply cannot get to a sling meet or library session, we offer the opportunity to have a private consultation or a package of consultations. See the Sling Consultancy page for more details on what we offer, starting at £40 for two hours.

Group workshops

We can offer three types of carrying workshops at New Forest Slings including carrying newborns, moving on from stretches and back carrying. These are group sessions with other families on a specific topic, lasting approximately 2 hours. Prices start at £20 per family. To find out more information visit the sling workshops page.

Highly regarded carrying organisation

New Forest Slings is run by comprehensively trained professionals in family support, parental education and child development. Our consultants are trained by multiple organisations and recognised for their excellence.