Why hire a sling or carrier?
Why would you want to hire a sling or baby carrier? You could just buy one, right? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to explore.
CalmFamily Leadership
19 July 2021
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It’s A Sling Thing, CalmFamily and the future
CalmFamily and It’s A Sling Thing merger CalmFamily and It’s A Sling Thing are merging to create one company. We will form one organisation dedicated
CalmFamily Leadership
17 March 2020
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Coronavirus and our services
Whilst coronavirus is causing issues it may cause disruption to various services we offer, or you may need to self isolate. Our postal hire service
CalmFamily Leadership
11 March 2020
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25 things to do whilst you’re waiting for your order to arrive!
You’ve ordered and now you’re waiting (im)patiently for it to arrive! Whether you are new to slings or an old hand we have put together
Emily Taylor
1 February 2020
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Buying for a newborn: a gift guide with a difference
“What was your favourite newborn gift?” It’s a regular icebreaker question in parent and baby classes and the responses are always varied and interesting. Their
CalmFamily Leadership
20 January 2020
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How did I end up parenting this way? Episode 1: Danielle
Throughout my parenting journey I have come across so many people who choose to parent with kindness, empathy & respect towards their children because they
Danielle Heap
1 December 2019
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Inclusivity matters: Transgender Awareness Week and our commitment to inclusivity
This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Last week we posted on Facebook in support of Doula UK and Nanny Kimbo in response to the transphobic attacks
Rowan Littlejohns
16 November 2019
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Breaking parenting rules: parenting your family, your way
Parenting rules, more rules and well intended advice As parents we are constantly told what we “should” be doing with our children. Whether it’s well-meaning
Jeni Atkinson
22 July 2019
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Birth education needs something new
Since I left school I have studied child development from conception, and, as well as psychology and neurology, I have always loved the pregnancy and
Tomlin Wilding
15 July 2019
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Travelling with a baby: what I learned
My husband and I are lucky enough to have done some travelling and we have had so many memorable and amazing experiences to date. So,
Emily Taylor
8 July 2019
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Why ‘more than just slings’?
Why does It’s A Sling Thing offer and aim for more than just slings? It’s in our name after all! Slings are an amazing tool
Emily Taylor
12 November 2018
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#MeToo has 5 problems and here are the solutions
It’s been an intense week and a bit of a roundabout for me. I started out seeing #MeToo and wanting to join the voices. I
Tomlin Wilding
21 October 2017
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“What are we doing to our children?” – Good question?
(A response to the telegraph article by Hilary French dated 10th October 2017) Whilst I don’t disagree that technology and social media have a part
Tomlin Wilding
13 October 2017
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Caring for your rental sling
Washing your rental sling Washing our rentals slings repeatedly can lead to fading and aging, and using a detergent with optical brighteners can damage the
Emily Taylor
7 October 2017
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International babywearing week!
Starting October 2nd it is International Babywearing Week, and to celebrate we are launching some new schemes, hosting a competition or two and will have
Emily Taylor
26 September 2017
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