Rachel Coy

 

Hi I’m Rachel,  full time wife and mum to two boys.  In July 2011 I decided to use my love of babywearing and desire to see more parents carry their babies, to establish the North East Sling Library. We serve the whole of the North East - County Durham, Newcastle, South Tyneside, North Tyneside, Teeside, Sunderland and beyond through postal hire.

I began babywearing when my son was 5 weeks old as there are just some places a buggy can't go and muddy fields for dog walks was one.  When I first began ‘wearing’ my son I did what most people do, I went with the mainstream mass produced slings. But I found them difficult to put on by myself and didn’t really feel my son was the most comfortable he could be. 

I am a qualified and insured babywearing consultant. I have trained with School of Babywearing, Trageschule UK and Slingababy.  If I don't know the answer to your questions I will do my best to find the answer as soon as possible. Consultations are the chance for one or both parents to be introduced to a variety of slings, we work through what you want to achieve and find the best solution to your needs. I have both professional and public liability insurance.

Please be aware that I work full time as a teacher so sling library appointments are limited to weekends and holidays.  Alternatively I offer one to one consultations, video appointments or a postal loan system with support given via telephone and/or email. This costs the normal hire/deposit fees plus Special Delivery postage. All I ask is that you return sling via Special Delivery also (this can be prepaid if you wish).

I hope to see you at The North East Sling Library soon as I continue on my mission to "help the NE carry their babies big and small".

Rachel