Wrap a Hug Sling Library East London

21/08/2026

📣THE GREAT SLING LIBRARY
ACCESSORIES SEARCH 👀

Many of our accessories and other bits are missing and we would be glad if you could return them or check that you don’t have something that belongs to us lying around at home.

These things cost money to replace and it’s money we’d rather keep to buy more slings (we can never have enough! 🤣)

We are missing:
- TENS machines (pls return them with new pads if you have used them)

- Chest straps: little black straps with a small buckle used to secure shoudler straps with the carrier is used with straight straps (e.g., to do a back carry with a carrier that doesn’t have an integrated chest strap - Zensling, Zebulo, Integra…) or used to cinch the base of a non-adaptable carrier.
Some have a popper on them.

- Sling ring: metal ring used for fancy finishes with a woven wrap or to secure the wrap without a knot.

- Suck pads: little pads with poppers/velcro placed over the shoulder straps near baby’s face to prevent them from sucking the straps directly and to protect the fabric.

- Hoods: some hoods can be detached from its carrier.

- Storage pockets: mainly found on Ergo waistbelts, these can be removed.

- Small muslin cloths or burping cloths used to pad stretchy/woven wraps top rails

- Other random bits

Please have a look around for them! These can be returned at events, my place in Bethnal Green or posted back (large letter should suffice!).

If you have lost an accessory, please consider making a small donation to my ‘Buy me a coffee’ to help compensate, this is massively appreciated! (Link in bio/comments).

And no, I’m not angry, don’t worry 😂

Love, Mel ❤️

17/08/2026

A little chat about babies who are unsettled in the sling ❤️

First of all, I want you to know that you’re doing an amazing job with your baby, meeting their needs and promoting bonding.
Well done 🥰

A lot of babies can be unsettled in the sling for one reason or another. Sometimes it’s for a short while, sometimes it’s more persistent, but it’s quite common.

The first thing to do is to have your sling checked and maybe try an alternative.

All babies are unique and there are many, many reasons why they don’t settle.
It’s very hard to pinpoint a specific reason or factor and what’s affecting them. Sometimes there are several reasons why they are unsettled.

You can try these tricks and see if things improve.

Don’t give up! Often things improve over time or during the day. Take it slow and one day at a time.

Come see us to see if we can improve things together.
It’s very hard to offer quick fixes remotely and best is to come to an event and keep on touch!

Finally, we see you, we know, we understand and we care.
Don’t despair ❤️

Love, Mel 💐

Slings demoed: Baby Carrier Oat (discount code MEL10)
ringsling (DM for discount code)

10/08/2026

THAT STRAP MOST PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH…
doesn’t have to be a problem!
No, you don’t need to get someone to clip it for you.
You don’t even have to ever clip it!

Try this instead 🎉

Remember to always support baby with at least 1 hand when putting baby in your carrier and taking them out and ensure you do all your safety checks: sling is on TIGHT, baby is HIGH on your chest and close enough to kiss, AIRWAYS clear and visible at all times.

If you struggle, come see us ❤️

Love, Mel

Carrier: Tula Explore

02/08/2026

🤱🏼Breastfeeding in Slings: Safety & Positioning 🤱🏼

Feeding in slings is handy skills BUT there are safety and optimum positioning guidelines to follow that are very much similar and applicable to breastfeeding in arms as the risk of suffocation is present:

🤱🏼Fabric: Baby needs to be supported by fabric from their neck/top of the shoulders to their kneepits. This helps support the baby’s weight, ensure baby’s body is aligned.

🤱🏼Head free: Baby’s head needs to remain free from fabric to allow baby to unlatch easily, to prevent their nose becoming pressed against the breast, to avoid slumping, to allow for good airflow and to help monitor baby more easily.
There should be NO fabric, panel, hoods or headrests behind baby’s head when feeding.

🤱🏼1 hand-free: baby’s neck needs to be supported with AT LEAST 1 hand or arm at all times. The other hand can be left free, used to lift/cup the breast if needed or used in a cross-cradle feeding position. For babies with no or little head control, their neck needs to be supported continuously.
For older babies with complete head control, we recommend supporting baby’s neck should they become drowsy or fall asleep or support when needed.
A baby should NEVER be left to slump on the breast.

🤱🏼Airways clear: Baby’s nose must be clear and visible at all times and not become pressed against the breast.

🤱🏼Alignment: much like when breastfeeding in arms, baby’s head and spine should remain aligned. Baby’s hands can cup the breast so they can push back to unlatch easily.

🤱🏼Monitor: You must monitor your baby at all times, ensure that airways are always clear and visible and that baby is well-supported

🤱🏼Upright: When baby has finished feeding, they need to be put back in the sling in the upright position if they were being fed in cradle position.
If they were fed in a koala position and were lowered to nose-to-nipple height, they will need to be returned to ‘close enough to kiss the top of the head’ height and the sling re-tightened.

❤️It takes practice and you might need yo experiment with different techniques, so come see us for help, we love supporting you ☺️

Love, Mel

29/07/2026

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALLL!!!

More info in our FB event: Sling Drop-in Event at In The Neighbourhood Festival

Mel from Wrap a Hug Sling Library East London will be at In The Neighbourhood on 27 August, offering expert babywearing advice and support for new and expectant parents. From preemies to preschoolers, they have you covered!

With over 12 years of experience, Mel and her team will be on hand to help families try slings and carriers, provide fit checks and safety guidance, and answer all your babywearing questions in a friendly and inclusive space. 🤱

Sling hires can be arranged – please contact Mel ahead of the event.

27/07/2026

👶 NEWBORN CARRYING OPTIONS 👶

There are lots of slings and carriers that are suitable for newborns and small babies. A few are also suitable for premature and low birth weight babies.
Here, I show the most popular options but there are other more niche slings and other buckle carriers available.

All options have pros and cons, so it’s important to do a bit of research (head over to my blog on my website!) or come to talk us before you part with your hard-earned cash!
Hiring is often more cost-effective especially when it comes to newborn specific options as your baby will outgrow them quickly but if you prefer buying your own, pop me a message, I have discount codes for some brands (not all!).

It’s ALWAYS worth trying slings on before settling on getting a particular one and remembering that slings are super personal and not everybody will like the same sling or will get the same fit. They are very much like shoes!
Spending an insane amount of money on a sling and carrier does not guarantee you comfort or a safe fit.

Everybody will want to recommend you something but more than often, they have only ever used 1 sling, has been affected by brands’ marketing tactics or have never use slings (this is often the case with perinatal professionals who have no training or experience, so just smile, say thank you and come see us, we know what we’re talking about and supporting you is our job!)

Your sling needs to offer your baby a SAFE fit, this is extremely important. Not all carriers that claim to fit from newborn are actually safe to use with a newborn. Most of the carriers I show in this reel are safe to use BUT a fit check and a chat about Babywearing safety will confirm this.
Remember that some brands will go to any extend to sell their product to you.

We are here to support you, make sure you have a safe carrying option, explain safety to you and find you something comfortable and that works for you and your baby.
Whether we can see you at an event, offer you remote support, give you tips and pointers or you are if you are using our blog, reels and YouTube videos to learn, we have you covered!
We love our job!
Love, Mel ❤️

24/07/2026

☀️SUMMER SUPPORT AT WRAP A HUG☀️
While my 3 boys are on school holiday, I can't run my regular sling events but here's how I can support you:

- Sling hires without a consultation: You can pick-up slings from my place in Bethnal Green or have slings posted to you. All info about how sling hires work in comments.
If you're not sure what you want to try out, head over to my blog and library inventory (links in com.) and get in touch to discuss what would work best for you. I will make suggestions as to what's most suitable and guide you 🥰
Sling hires inc. remote support if needed. You can send me pics of you wearing your baby so I can give you some pointers and help remotely the best I can.

- Remote support: Whether you are an exisiting or new client, you can always DM me or pop me a message on Whatsapp on 07916 349685 if you have general questions, safety concerns or need a fit check. I will do my best to support you remotely by sending links to my tutorials/tips/reels, give you some pointers, advice and reassurance.
If you are not currently hiring, donations to my Buy Me a coffee are always gratefully received for my time and expertise and to help support the sling library (link in com.)

- Our next event is the Sling Drop-in Event at In The Neighbourhood Festival on August 27th 10am-6pm in Victoria Park where you can get support, try slings on, get a fit check, hire slings and chat all things babywearing with us and hang out with other lovely parents!
All info in the linked event, please mark yourself at 'going' for updates.
We are looking forward to welcoming you there with Jazz Camden Babywearing

Thank you for your patience and understanding. I am doing my best to keep the support going whilst looking after my boys.
I know it's frustrating but we only have 18 summers with our children 🩷

Love, Mel

22/07/2026

On the blog: Breastfeeding in slings: benefits, safety and considerations.
Always ask for support from your sling library if you need help!

Slings are great tools for carrying small and big babies alike and there are many, many benefits to it. It’s not only very practical, making traveling easier and enabling parents to be hands-free t…