Dumfries Sling Library

Dumfries Sling Library We are a volunteer run, Dumfries based Sling Library with a team of qualified peer supporters. Check our page for info on our meets and events.

'Dumfries Sling Library' is part of Bump, Baby and Beyond (Dumfries and Galloway), a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity number SC045122). We are a volunteer run sling library with a collection of over 50 ergonomic slings and carriers suitable from newborn to pre-school age. We offer sling hire, advice with fitting and general babywearing support, both face to face and through o

ur page. The library is fully insured and is run by a qualified team of peer supporters. The aim of our project is to empower parents and other carers to wear their child(ren) safely and comfortably in a sling that works for both the child's and adult's needs. We do not sell any slings or any other products. You can hire any of our slings for as long as required - as a one off for a trip or a holiday, just to give babywearing a go or to help you find a type / brand / model best suited to your needs before investing in your own. We can help you find reputable retailers and groups selling preloved slings, too. The majority of our slings available for hire at £3 per week. All stretchy wraps are free to hire until baby is 6 months old. All advice and support with fitting is free and we are happy to help with fitting your own sling as well as slings in our library. We are based at YMCA in Lochside, Dumfries. Details of sling meets will be published on our page but if there are no times that suit please message the page and we will try to arrange something. We are also happy to come and do demonstrations for groups where requested. Bump, Baby and Beyond (Dumfries and Galloway) is a parent led group based in Dumfries which became a registered Charity in September 2014. Our mission is to develop and offer community based support and services to families. For more information about the charity and other projects we run please see our page:

Bump, Baby and Beyond
https://www.facebook.com/BumpBabyandBeyondDumfriesandGalloway

If you would like more information or would like to get involved in any of our projects please contact us at [email protected]

24/05/2026

Our next session is Tues 2nd June 18.30-20.00.
Joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library
We still have a few spaces so pop us a wee message if you'd like to book.

Our next session is next Tuesday (5th May) 18.30-20.00. Joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library PM to book a slot...
28/04/2026

Our next session is next Tuesday (5th May) 18.30-20.00.
Joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library

PM to book a slot.

Slings are perfect when the wee ones need closeness but you need to do jobs...as demonstrated perfectly by one of volunteers below 😄

April Sling Sessions (both joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library )- Tues 14th 18.30-20.00- Thurs 23rd 10.30-12....
27/03/2026

April Sling Sessions (both joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library )
- Tues 14th 18.30-20.00
- Thurs 23rd 10.30-12.00

Please PM to book a slot if you'd like to come along. We can help you with your own sling or help you find a sling/wrap from our stock.

31/01/2026

We've still got a couple of spaces for our session on Tuesday 3rd Feb at 7.30pm if anyone needs help with their own sling or wants to have a look at ours.
PM to book.

We have a session on Tues 3rd Feb 6.30-8pm.PM to book. Remember if our sessions don't suit please get in touch and we mi...
11/01/2026

We have a session on Tues 3rd Feb 6.30-8pm.
PM to book.
Remember if our sessions don't suit please get in touch and we might be able to offer something else.

11/01/2026

Our next session is fully booked before we've even announced it.
We love that the library is getting well used!!

01/12/2025

Our last session before Christmas will be
11th December
10.30-12
PM the page to book

Please remember this on these cold days!
20/11/2025

Please remember this on these cold days!

02/11/2025

Just a reminder about our sling session this Tuesday. We've still got some spaces if you're needing help with your own sling or you'd like to try some of our slings.

28/10/2025

Our next session is Tuesday 4th Nov 6.30-8pm.
This is joint with Dumfries and Galloway Nappy Library
Please PM the page to book.

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YMCA Dumfries
Dumfries
DG20NF

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