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Durham Baby Wearing Consultancy

What is a babywearing consultant?

Babywearing is the act of carrying your baby. I have trained with three different UK babywearing schools; including Trageschule, School of Babywearing and Slingababy. I am also a Born to Carry Tutor. These course have given me a detailed and indepth understanding of the different slings and carriers on the market, and the skills to be able to help you on your carrying journey. As a babywearing consultant it is my aim to help you find the best way to carry your baby. I use the knowledge I have about your baby's anatomy and different carriers to help you find the best solution. I have a variety of different carriers to choose from. Standard (90 and 60 minute) consultations include the hire of one sling for a minimum of two weeks. We serve the whole north east - County Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Northumberland, Teeside, North Tyneside, South Tyneside and beyond.

 

I offer consultations from my designated consultation room at 13 Brecken Way, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8UZ. Price can include travel within DH1 AND DH7 postcodes but if I travel to you, further afield I ask that my expenses are covered and this limits what I can bring. Also please check before booking that the appointment you wish to select is suitable for an at home visit in case I already have appointments booked at home. 

 

Consulation Packages and Fees

It is my aim to help find a consultation package that is right for you. Consultations are held in my home although I am able to travel if required (expenses need to be covered). Please get in touch if you would like a home visit to check the date is suitable. More details are available by phone 07989 242 664 or email info@northeastslinglibrary.co.uk. Most packages also include a minimum of 4 weeks sling hire from the NE Sling Library . Appointments require a deposit to be paid to secure booking.

Standard Consultation- £30 for 60 minute appointment. Book before 31st August to access £25 fee..  Our 90 minute appointments, are only available in school holidays only. The shorter mini consultations can be arranged on 1st/3rd/5th h Saturday of each month (family commitments allowing). These are designed for one baby and their parents. I discuss with you your requirements, benefits of babywearing etc, before offering demos of different types of slings/carriers. You then get the chance to practise using either your baby if you wish or a weighted demo doll. At the end of the appointment you are able to select one sling from the NE Sling Library to take home for a 4 week complimentary period . If during this period you find the sling isn't right for you it is possible to swap it for a different carrier (subject to it being in stock). 

Paired and Group Consultations  - £50 for 90 minutes (2 babies). This type of consultation is designed for groups of similar aged babies. The price includes sling hire for up to 2 babies and additional hire can be arranged for groups up to a maximum of 4 at the additional rate of £5 per sling. Context of consultation remains as close to the standard consultation as possible. 

 

Follow up Consultation - £25 for up to 60 minutes. This appointment is for people who have previously had a Standard Consultation but want more advice, support, practise etc. Again it includes a 2 week hire from the NE Sling Library at the end of the appointment.

Sling demo -   £20 for 45 minutes. This is package is mainly aimed at expectant parents who want to be introduced to different slings before their baby is born. During this appointment I briefly explain the benefits of Babywearing before showing you the different styles of carriers on the market and how they work. 

Video Appointment - £15 for 45 minutes. If you already own a specific sling and want to learn how to use it this is the appointment for you. Does not include sling hire although this can be arranged at normal hire rate/postage. Please email to book to arrange time which suits both parties.


Bump to Baby Package - £60. This package is designed in 3 parts and would be ideal as a gift to expectant parents or for parents wanting to get to grips with slings from the start.  It includes a 30 minute antenatal sling demo. When baby is here, includes a Standard Consultation. You will then get to select the sling you feel most comfortable with or that you feel is right for you from the NE Sling Library to take for a 4 week hire period. If during this time you feel this isn't the sling for you you are welcome to swap it for one of the others you tried during the consultation. The final part of the package is a Follow up consultation. This can be immediately after the 4week hire period or at any point in the next 6 months, and again includes a complimentary hire from the NE Sling library (2week hire period).

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