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Our library
Below is the inventory of slings available for hire at the library. We are always replenishing and expanding the library to meet demand, so don’t hesitate to ask if you’re looking for a particular sling, not all slings are listed. Enquire to reserve a sling.
Stretchy Wraps and Close Caboos
Hana stretchy wrap, cotton, bamboo and elastane, 2-way stretchy.
We have the Standard and Organic versions.
Comes in different colours and lengths. We have some Hana wraps available for purchase (below retail price).
Je Porte mon bébé stretchy original, 2 way stretchy
Je Porte mon bébé stretchy hybrid, a very sturdy strechy
Izmi stretchy wrap, 2 way stretchy, bamboo
Boba stretchy, 2-way stretchy wrap
we also have a Moby wrap (grey) and other types of 1 way strechies.
Close Caboo: stretchy wrap material adjustable through rings, come in different colours, pocket on the front, can also be used as a ring sling.
Buckles carriers
Ergo Omni 360 Cool Air: Particular great for warm weather. Allows for four positions carrying. 3.2kgs-20kgs. Infant insert not needed. Straps can be crossed on the back. Sleep hood and pocket.
Ergo 360 Four positions: Allows for all positions carrying. 5.5kgs-15kgs. Newborn insert needed to carry smaller babies (available from the library). Headrest and sleep hood.
Ergo Adapt: Three positions carry (facing outward not available). 3.2kgs-20kgs. No newborn insert needed, head rest and sleep hood.
Ergo original. Three positions carry. 5.5kgs-20kgs. With sleep hood. Newborn insert also available.
Boba carrier, Front and back carries, small detachable insert included, 3.2kgs-20kgs, sleep hood.
Boba air: Front and back carries, a super light sling, foldable, 7-20kgs. Comes in black or grey.
Tula Free to Grow and Free to Grow Coast cool air mesh: Front and back positions carry, 3.2kgs-20kgs, adjustable waist belt. No newborn insert needed. Sleep hood, pocket. The mesh is great for hot days!
Tula Explore: front, back, facing out carries, 3.2kgs-20kgs, adjustable waist belt. No newborn insert needed. Sleep hood, pocket. This version offers the ‘facing out’ option, colours vary.
Tula baby carrier: Front and back carries positions, from 7kgs to 20kgs or 3.2kgs with the newborn insert, sleep hood, pocket, colours vary.
Tula toddler: Front and back carries, 11kgs to 27kgs, min. 81cm tall, sleep hood, pocket.
Izmi baby carrier, 100% cotton, suitable from 3.2kg to 15kg, can be used with newborn cushion, sleep hood, Spreadable shoulders, front and back carry, you can even tandem carry!
Izmi Toddler carrier, 100% cotton, suitable from 8kgs to 27kgs, from 9 months onwards
Connecta carrier: front and back carry, from 3.5kgs to 24kgs, can be adjusted for newborns, sleep hood.
Beco Gemini: Allows for all positions carry, from 3.2kgs to 16kgs, no insert needed, headrest, pocket, available in 2 styles, 100%cotton.
Beco toddler: Front and back carry, 18 months onwards, 9kgs to 27kgs, pocket, detachable zipper clutch.
Beco Soleil: Front and back carry, From birth with newborn insert to 20kgs, sleep hood and pocket
Tula half buckle carrier: A cross between a meh dai and buckles carrier (namely, the Tula FTG), Front and back carry, 100% cotton, suitable from 3.2kgs to 20kgs, Sleep hood and adjustable straps and panel, cynchable waitbelt with poppers, colours vary
Mamaruga Zensling (stretchy fabric), suitable from birth (3kgs) to toddlerhood (20kgs max), Front and back carry options, fully adjustable in length and width, sleep hood, buckles clips. Also comes in other colours.
Patapum. Not suitable for very small babies
Woven Wraps
Our woven wraps come in different lengths, weights, type of weave, fibres and styles. If you want to try a particular blend (e.g., cashmere, silk, wool), weave, length that is not available in the library, get in touch. I have many more wraps in my personal stash you can have a play with (not for hire)!
Liora Rae Brooke, 100% Egyptian cotton, 350g/m², size 6
Baby Monkey Koi, 50% linen 50% cotton, 250g/m², size 6. FOR SALE, £30.
Mamaruga Poppy field blue, 100% combed cotton, 265g/m², size 6.
Yaro Magnet Violet Aqua-Green, 100% cotton, 330g/m², size 7.
This an extra long wrap, great for fancy finishes, extra length to wrap around your lower back or close a front carry on the front, or to try a tandem carry!
Soul Slings Corallium, 100% cotton, 280g/m², size 6.
Soul Slings Topaz, 100% cotton, 255g/m², size 6.
Yaro Turtle blue, 100% cotton, 230g/m², size 4.
Yaro La vita Dark blue violet, 100% cotton, 230g/m², size 6
Didymos Eva, 100% cotton, 195g/m², size 5.
Hoppediz Delhi, 100% cotton, size 6. This wrap also includes a pocket on the tail.
Didymos Iris, 100% cotton, 200g/m², size 4.
Yaro LaVita Autumn rainbow, 100% cotton, 230g/m², size 6.
Yaro La fleur Summer rain, 100% cotton, 230g/m², size 3.
Didymos Tanzanite dyed burlesque red, 100% cotton, 240g/m², size 4. FOR SALE, £25
Liora Rae Wovens Una Natural, 100% Egyptian combed cotton, size 5.
Oscha Starry Night, 75% organic cotton, 25% wild silk, 268g/m², size 2.
A short wrap perfect for quick carries!
Diva Milano Essenze Perla, 100% cotton, 250g/m², long size 5, wide.
Diva Milano Essenze Smeraldo, 50% cotton, 50% linen, 255g/m², long size 5, wide.
Tinge garden Moss leaves, 88%cotton, 12% linen, 250g/m², size 5.
Woven Wings Banquo, 87% cotton 13% merino, 322g/m2, size 3. FOR SALE, £90
Thin Wraps
Java Bali Breeze, very thin cotton, size 1.
Ellaroo Patapum Jan, 100% cotton handwoven, very thin wrap, size 6, fringe on one tail.
Calin Bleu Gauze wraps, 100% gauze, sizes M and L (about 5 and 6), come in different colours. Some for sale!
Fil’up mesh wrap: a bit of a wildcard but more supportive than you’d think! Up to 15kgs, size 1 (fits sizes S-M, 4.2m long)
Ring slings
Littlefrog Stoney Opal Ring sling, 100% cotton, 240g/m², 1.7m. Also: Girasol ring sling in similar colours
Yaro La Vita Lemon Ring Sling (conversion), 100% cotton, 230g/m², 1.7m.
Littlefrog Sandy Agate II Ring sling, 100% cotton, 240g/m², 1.7m.
Diva Milano Viola Ring sling, 100% cotton.
Oscha Boutique Ring sling, 50% Sea Island organic combed cotton, 10%cotton, 40% bamboo. We also have other Oshca Ringslings
Storchenwiege Ring sling, 100% cotton
and more!
Pouches and hip seat
Liffts pouches: Front and hip carry, size 0 (fits women size 6-8) size 1 (fits women sizes 8-10) and size 2 (fits women sizes 12-14)
Suppori mesh pouch: Great for hot weather!
Hippychick hip seat. For carrying your baby on the hip. (This is not hands-free)
Meh dais, podaeghis, onbuhimos
Diva Milano Savannah toddler Meh dai, 100% cotton, 250g/m², suitable from 6 months to 3 years (woven wrap meh dai). Also comes in the original version, suitable from birth to 2-3 years old, teal colour.
We retail Diva milano slings as well.
Big baby and Toddler Meh Dai, 100% cotton (non-woven wrap meh dai)
Catbird meh dai, FOR SALE £15
Lenny Lamb meh dai, 100% cotton, padded waistbelt and shoulder straps
Oscha wrap conversion Podaegi, 100% cotton
Babyhawk meh dai, FOR SALE £15
Nova carrier buckle onbuhimo: No waistband, up to 15kgs
An article about babywearing
We were lucky enough to be asked to write an article about babywearing for a local NCT magazine! We hope this will inspire many new parents to carry their babies.
It can be found here
Workshops
All our workshops can be run on demand. We need a minimum of 3 paying participants (discounts for couples). Workshops can be tailor-made to you and your friends’ needs, and can be run from Wrap a Hug HQ in Bethnal Green, Under the Willow tree cafe in Stoke Newington, or you can also suggest a location.
Most popular workshops include: Front, hip or back carry with a woven wrap; Introduction to slings.
Prices:
- Introduction to slings: £20 (£30/couples)
- Front, hip or back carry with a woven: £15
- Other workshops: tbc
- 1 sling hire for 2 weeks included
Coming up (mornings):
- Introduction to slings: Stoke Newington, 19.09; Canada Water 06.10
- Front carry in a woven wrap: Stoke Newington, 25.09
All our workshops, library dates, sling meets and other events can be found on our Facebook page
Reviews
We have a lot of reviews on our facebook page! Take a peek, make your mind up and leave us a nice review if you’ve been for a consultation! We love reviews!!
February workshops
We have organized a series of workshops for February 2017!
Workshops are a great place to learn alongside others and meet other babywearing parents.
Here are the details:
Front carry workshop
Saturday 25th of February, 2pm-4pm, Wrap a Hug, Whitechapel E1, ran by Mel and Azzura, £30 per person
A two hours workshop to learn how to carry our little one in a long woven wrap in two front carries: a front wrap cross carry, a very supportive carry great for long walks, and a front cross carry, a pre-tied, poppable carry perfect for quick ups and downs.Woven wraps can be borrowed for free during the class.
Woven wraps can be borrowed for free during the class. Hire can be arranged at no extra cost depending on availability.
To book your place and for more information write to Mel at mel.wrapahug@gmail.com
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Hip carry workshop
Friday 24th of February, 10am-12pm, Wrap a Hug, Whitechapel E1, ran by Mel and Azzura, £30 per person
A two hours workshop to learn how to carry our little one in a woven wrap in two hip carries: The first carry is very supportive, great for long walks and long periods of carrying.The second one is pre-tied and great for quick ups and downs.
Woven wraps can be borrowed for free during the class. Hire can be arranged at no extra cost depending on availability.
To book your place and for more information write to Mel at mel.wrapahug@gmail.com
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Introduction to babywearing workshop
Saturday 25th of February, 10am-12pm, Wrap a Hug, Whitechapel E1, ran by Mel and Azzura, £25 per person
What are the benefits of carrying a baby in a wrap?
When is a carrier really ergonomic and safe?
How can I choose the perfect carrier for me and my baby?
What’s the difference between a stretchy wrap and a woven wrap?
You will find all the answers to your babywearing questions and much more at our introduction to babywearing workshop.
You also will have the chance to try on different carrier and wraps with our support.
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Back carry workshop
Sunday 26th of February, 10am-12pm, Wrap a Hug, Whitechapel E1, ran by Mel and Azzura, £30 per person
A two hours workshop to learn how to carry your baby on your back in a rucksack carry.
Back carries are really comfortable and handy, leaving you hands-free!!
During the workshop, we will learn how to easily and safely bring our baby on our back, how to tie a rucksack carry and different ways of finishing it. We will also learn how do to a double hammock, which is a more supportive carry for bigger kids.
It is preferable that you have some experience with carrying your little one in a woven wrap. Let us know if you are new to wrapping.
Babies should have good head control. Check with us if you’re unsure if you can back carry.
Woven wraps can be borrowed for free during the class. Hire can be arranged at no extra cost depending on availability.
For more information or to book your place write at mel.wrapahug@gmail.com
Wrap a hug London is starting again
Good news to babywearers in London: Wrap a hug is starting again!
Mel is joining forces with Azzura to open a sling library and consultancy service focused on woven wraps in East London. She is finishing her babywearing consultant training and is setting up a library with lots of woven wraps and other slings. It will be open very soon and parents will be able to come over, try some slings and get advice. Private consultations and workshops will start in early 2017. Mel co-runs a large sling social group (Sling social East London, join our Facebook group) and is an experienced babywearing mum and passionate about woven wraps and supporting parents.
Opening hours, lists of wraps for hire and more details coming soon.
Meanwhile feel free to email her at mel.wrapahug@gmail.com or use the contact form to get in touch!
Front and Back carries workshops
Hello all!
Azzura is going to be in London this week so we have organised 2 workshops for you!
Front carry workshop, Thursday 24th of November, 4-6pm, Masiel Baby, 56 Abbey Gardens, London NW8 9AT
A two hours workshop to learn how to carry our little ones in a long woven wrap in two front carries: one very supportive and the other one very quick and pre-tied, perfect for up and downs and traveling.
Cost of the class is £ 35 per person.
Woven wraps can be borrowed for free during the class.
Woven wraps are the only carrier which can be used from birth to any age of your child.
They are the most comforrtable and nurturing way to carry our babies.
Learn more on www.wrapahug.com
To book your place and to have more information write to wrapahug@gmail.com
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Back carry workshop, Saturday 26th of November, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Flat 12, 67 Vallance road, London E1 5BS
A two hour workshop to learn how to carry your baby on your back in a rucksack carry.
Back carries are really comfortable and handy leaving mum’s hands and arms free!!
During the workshop we will learn how to easily and safely bring our baby on our back, how to tie a rucksack carry and different ways of finishing it.
Price £ 30 per person.
Woven wraps can be borrowed for free at the class.
For more information or to book your place write at mel.wrapahug@gmail.com
nb: we will be running the workshop from Mel’s place in Whitechapel. The flat is on the third floor with no lift (buggies can be left in the entrance at the owner’s own risk). Three cats leave here but will be locked away in a bedroom.
A little blogpost about us!
https://alldaylongblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/20/babywearing-in-east-london/
Promozione consulenze estate 2016
Su tutte le consulenze private fissate entro il mese di agosto 2016 uno sconto del 10%.
Un’ora di consulenza a € 40,00 anziché 45.00 (spese di viaggio escluse).
Scrivete a wrapahug@gmail.com o chiamate il 349.2564615 per maggiori informazioni o per prenotare la vostra consulenza.
