Babywearing Ireland aims to:

Provide information to anyone who is interested in babywearing,wants to learn or is already using a baby sling or carrier.
Establish and manage a network of sling libraries and meets throughout Ireland which are facilitated by experienced volunteers. Our sling libraries stock a huge variety of slings covering a range of different brands to support the needs of caregivers.
Promote the use of baby slings / carriers through evidence-based practices and TICKS safety guidelines.
Maintain and promote a national postal sling library which will cater for sling and carrier rentals across the country.
Highlight the role of baby slings in normal child development and emphasise their usefulness as a parenting tool
Offer a social space for like-minded parents and caregivers to share their experiences and promote a sense of community at local and national level.
Be a point of contact for journalists and health care providers seeking information about baby slings and the practice of babywearing

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