Sling Meets & Libraries
Find your local sling meet below:
Our sling meets are beginning to reopen. Please check with your local library for more information.
We try to keep individual sling meet arrangements up-to-date, but please always check on their Facebook Page in case of any last minute changes.
Sling Meets & Libraries
BWI Sling Meets are peer-to-peer support meetings, facilitated by volunteers who are experienced baby wearers. Peer-to-peer allows those who attend to help each other, share their experiences and maybe even each other's slings. Sling meets are informal gatherings so it is not possible for BWI volunteers to give any professional advice.
Our sling meets offer a sling library service too, so If you like a particular sling you can rent it for a small fee, take it home and try it for a month. Our sling categories are; stretchy wrap, woven wrap, ring sling, mei tai, and soft structured carriers (SSC).
”Sling meets are a lovely place for parents to meet others alike and learn more about slings and babywearing in an informal setting”
– Mags, Sling Meet facilitator
Sling Meets are a place where you:
can chat and learn about slings and babywearing
can get information about safe babywearing
can see a demonstration of all of the basic sling types
can hear other people’s and share your own experience about using slings
can ask any questions you may have about day-to-day life with slings
can get assistance in trying on slings
can rent slings for a fee
can get to meet other parents who live in your area
Being informed on safety guideline is important when it comes to babywearing, please read our Safety Statement.
Find your sling library here:
Cavan
Hall in grounds of the Church of Ireland, Virginia, Co. Cavan
Usually meets 2nd Monday of the month.
Cork- Carrigrohane
St Peters Community Centre, Carrigrohane T12 D5AK
2nd Wednesday of the month
Dublin
Jill O’Neill School of Dance, Dance Studio, Junction 6.
Castleknock, Abbotstown, Dublin
babywearingirelanddublinwest@gmail.com
Usually meets last Thur of the month
Galway
Returning in the near future
Please check Facebook page
Sligo
Sligo Slingers BWI Meet and Library
Venue to be confirmed
Sligobwi.slinglibrary@gmail.com
Usually meets alternating second Tuesday/ second Saturday each month
Waterford
BWI Waterford Sling Meets and Library
BRILL Family Resource Centre, Parish Centre,
Waterford. Eircode; X91 YT38
Usually meets the 2nd Monday of the month
Westmeath
BWI Mullingar Sling Meet & Library
Jungle Joe's/ Rock N' Bowl
Lynn Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Returning in the near future
Wexford
Barntown Community Centre, Wexford, Y35X032
First Wednesday of every month apart from August 2022