Slinging in the Rain is a voluntary community-based group committed to promoting babywearing through advocacy and education. We offer parent to parent support to anyone interested in babywearing, in the area of Manchester.

All parents and carers are welcome to attend meetings which are held twice a month. Meetings are themed, with workshops and guest speakers, plus lively discussion groups on all aspects of parenting.

Membership and Workshops

You can now join us in promoting babywearing and helping parents learn this wonderful art. Become a member for £18 per family per year and you could:

UK Babywearing Swap

Yahoo group where you can buy, sell and swap baby carriers in the UK.

Parenting Meet

21 Jan 2009 10:00
Europe/London

Monthly Parenting Meet from 10am to 12am in Levenshulme Babptist Church. £2 per family. Sling Library is closed.
Topic: The Bra Doctor will be talking about the correct bra fitting. You will have a chance to be fitted, and purchase a bra.
Would you like to become a member? Check out our membership page.

International Babywearing Week Family Day!

Our family day, celeberating the International Babywearing Week, took place on Saturday the 15th of November. It was a brilliant day, where everyone had fun. For pictures of the event, check out our Flickr page.

Parenting Meet

17 Dec 2008
Europe/London

Monthly Parenting Meet from 10am to 12am in Levenshulme Babptist Church. £1 per family. Sling Library is closed.
Topic: Bring and share lunch!
Would you like to become a member? Check out our membership page.

Sling Meet

3 Dec 2008 10:00
3 Dec 2008 12:00
Europe/London

Sling Meet from 10am to 12am in Levenshulme Babptist Church. £1 per family.
Sling library open from 11am to 12am. Cost of borrowing a carrier for 1 month is £5, plus £40 deposit.

Parenting Meet

19 Nov 2008 10:00
19 Nov 2008 12:00
Europe/London

Monthly Parenting Meet from 10am to 12am in Levenshulme Babptist Church. £1 per family. Sling Library is closed.

Discussion topic: Bring your favourite parenting book and talk about it.

International Babywearing Week - Family Day 15/11/2008

15 Nov 2008
Europe/London

Come to the Family Day we are holding on 15/11/2008 to celebrate International Babywearing Week! Doors open at 2pm, in Levenshulme Baptist Church. Free admissions. Activities and information stalls include:

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