Wednesday 28 September 2011
Monday 5 September 2011
September Meet
Tuesday 13th September 2011
9.15 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Please feel free to bring along any older children :)
9.15 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Please feel free to bring along any older children :)
Monday 18 July 2011
August Sling Meet
Summer Sling Meet
Monday 17th August 2011
10 - 12
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our new sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Please feel free to bring along any older children :)
Monday 17th August 2011
10 - 12
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our new sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Please feel free to bring along any older children :)
Tuesday 21 June 2011
July sling meet
July Sling Meet
Monday 4th July 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our new sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Monday 4th July 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Come along, and get to play with the start of our new sling library!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Thursday 26 May 2011
June Sling Meet
June Sling Meet
Wednesday 15th June 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Really looking forward to it again. We have been growing month on month so spread the word!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Wednesday 15th June 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
click here for the Google map
Really looking forward to it again. We have been growing month on month so spread the word!
If you haven't already please join our Facebook page Here
Tuesday 3 May 2011
My Sling Journey
This is an article originally written for my local NCT magazine.
When I was pregnant with my 3rd child I made the decision that I needed to use a sling in order to have my hands free more for my 2 young children. After many hours research on the internet (where else can you find this information?!) I decided to start with a ring sling. However I didn’t want to spend money on something I wouldn’t use so bought myself a set of rings and a second hand pashmina shawl in the charity shop! I watched loads of You- Tube videos and juggling a doll and a bump managed to get a good idea of what to do. Alfie was born July 2009.
Within days I had him in the sling and loved it. It saved me dragging a heavy car seat around I would just pop him in the sling. It was great for the school run leaving me hands free for all the bags, bottles etc. that come with taking a 3 and 5 year old to school.
From then on the sling became one of my parenting tools. If he was tired he would sleep in it, if he was grumpy it would calm him, it was a safe haven away from his jealous brothers curious fingers. Unlike the carrier I had for my daughter it was comfortable for both of us. I could breastfeed him in it too which in those early days was a great help.
It soon became apparent that one wasn’t enough as I needed one on and one in the wash! I bought a ring sling form a work at home mum and continued to use it for a few months.
Alfie grew heavier and I started to investigate slings that carried the weight over 2 shoulders and I wanted to start carrying him on my back. I bought a Mei Tai sling which is an asian style carrier, a square of fabric with long wrap around straps. I also used a woven wrap sling, this is a very long piece of woven material mine was 5 metres long!
I still use my slings a lot and they are still comfortable now he is nearly 2! I put him on my back or hip as I cook dinner, or keep one in my handbag when we go for a walk so I can pop him in if he gets tired. This is much easier than trying to push a buggy whilst holding the hand of a wayward toddler. I also put him on my back when we are somewhere busy and I don’t want him to wander off. He is happy to sit there as he can hear and see what is going on and I have found that people tend to talk to him more than when he is in the buggy. It is also handy to give my 4 year old a carry when he is tired and leaves my hands free to push the buggy.
Here he is now!
Because I was stopped so much by people and asked about my sling I started a sling meet in this area, to allow people to try slings out before buying one and to exchange ideas and information about them. We now meet once a month.
If you would like to know more please get in touch, I would love to hear from you!
On Facebook
A good website for further information is www.slingguide.co.uk
Sunday 17 April 2011
May Sling Meet
Monday 16th May 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
They appear to only have mondays free at the moment! Would love to see you :)
Thursday 7 April 2011
April Sling Meet
Monday 11th April 2011
9.30 - 11.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
Sorry for the short notice, but I thought it best to get another meet in before the holidays!
Thanks to everyone for the interest shown- it makes me feel it's worth the effort!
Look forward to seeing anyone who can make it :)
Wednesday 16 February 2011
March meet booked!
Thursday 24th March 2011
12.45 - 2.30
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
Thanks to everyone who came from near and far on Tuesday making our 2nd meet another success!
Look forward to seeing as many of you as possible in March. I hope this time none of you suffer any transport problems! I know the sure start centre takes a bit of finding but I thought it worked well as a venue. Please leave any comments you feel may be helpful to others.
Monday 7 February 2011
Baby Slings Handout
Would you like someone to help you with your sling? Come along to one of our monthly meetings.
Get in touch!
e-mail:
Our web address is
Or call me on
07811464725
Please use the above to hand out to anyone who may be intersted or to pin up on notice boards - Thanks
I can e-mail a word version to any one who needs it.
February meet booked!
Tuesday 15th February 2011
9.30 - 11.00
Aston Family Centre
Larch Avenue
Higher Shotton
CH5 1NF
Not far from Asda Queensferry
This was the only time they had free in February! So still on the hunt for another venue.
However it's another month another meet!
Thursday 3 February 2011
Welcome to Flintshire Sling Meet
Hello and welcome to Flintshire Sling Meet.
A group of parents and carers in Flintshire and the surrounding area who use or are interested in finding out more about using slings to carry their little ones and for arranging meet ups and to get general babywearing information.
We aim to meet up once a month, although this is dependant on me getting my act together to arrange it!
We currently meet at Wizz Kids in Queensferry
http://www.wizzkidz.info/
The next meet is due about the end of February - Watch this space!
We have a facebook page to keep in contact with each other and to ask questions and share information
Facebook Page Here
To email me please Click Here
This site still under construction so please bear with me
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