Monthly cloth nappy demo with Hackney Real Nappies Network, Thingy Cafe (Hackney Wick) followed by a Sling Clinic (fit checks or pre-selected try-ons).

CLOTH NAPPY DEMO 10AM

Esther from Hackney Real Nappy Network and Joy from Nappy Ever After will tell you everything you need to know about cloth nappies. Their friendly and informal demo is for anyone who is interested to learn more about reusable nappies, whether you are an expectant parent or you are already using nappies. All welcome!

The talk will start at 10am and last approx. 40 mins and will cover:
-the different kinds of reusable nappies
-the newborn stage
-washing guidance
-other local nappy initiatives.
-troubleshooting.
Hackney parents can claim their FREE £70 reusable nappy voucher.

Nappy Ever After will tell you about their fantastic laundry service and shop.

SLING CLINIC 11AM

Following that, I will offer a sling clinic whereby you can come for a fit check with your OWN sling. Here’s how I can help:
– Show you how to do a front, hip or facing out carry (I do not show back carries to beginners unless you have already tried and need a bit of troubleshooting)
– Explain safety and positioning
– Check if your sling fits you and your baby well and suggest adjustments if needed
– Show how to feed in your sling
– Answer your questions or address your worries
You must come with your own for this sling clinic or if you want to try 1-2 particular slings, we can arrange that but we need to decide on which sling you want to try out before the sling clinic as it’s a short and busy session. If you want to try lots other slings, you will need to book an appt at the Bethnal Green sling library instead.
Fit checks are 10mins per person, no more, so I can help everybody 🙂
You might be grouped up with other people if you all need to same kind of support.
If I can’t improve the fit of your sling or we find that it isn’t safe, I will suggest either booking an appt at the Bethnal Green sling library or hiring one of the sling I bring with me if possible, fees apply.
Please register by contacting me ahead of the clinic so I know that you are coming and what sling you have/want to try out. The clinic gets very busy so you must register before coming.
The sling clinic is free, but you are very welcome to make a donation to the sling library via my ‘Buy Me a Coffee’ link to help support the sling library. I am not funded.

The sessions run monthly during term-time only.
Timings: 10am-11am (approx): Cloth nappy demo and Q&As
From 11am approx: the sling clinic will start just after the cloth nappy demo around 11am. Please arrive by 11.30am.

We are temporarily running this session at Thingy Cafe, 1 Trowbridge Road, Hackney Wick E9 5LD before we return to Hackney Central library. The cafe is very kindly letting us use their space so we ask that you do not bring food or drinks with you. You can purchase drinks and food from the cafe 🙂

Next dates: We take a break over the summer and are back in September:

Sept 12th 2025
Oct 10th 2025
Nov 14th 2025
Dec 12th 2025
Jan 16th 2026
Feb 13th 2026
March 13th 2026
April 17th 2026
May 15th 2026
June 12th 2026
July 10th 2026

Do feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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