One-To-One Consultations
What Happens During A Consultation?
Consultations are run from my home in Leamington Spa so that we can access a bigger range of slings. However, if you would prefer to have a consultation in the comfort of your own home, I am able to travel within the Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and surrounding areas for an extra charge of £10.
During the consultation I use a weighted demo doll to demonstrate the different carriers. Then you may try the carriers with the demo doll - often mirroring me.
By observing you, I will be able to see in which areas you might need more help. Once we are both happy, you may try the carrier with your own baby and I will suggest any improvements to technique and positioning as required.
During the consultation I use a weighted demo doll to demonstrate the different carriers. Then you may try the carriers with the demo doll - often mirroring me.
By observing you, I will be able to see in which areas you might need more help. Once we are both happy, you may try the carrier with your own baby and I will suggest any improvements to technique and positioning as required.
I offer different types of consultations (see below) so before we book an appointment, I will contact you with a few questions to establish your specific requirements.
"Introduction to Slings" Workshop: 2 hours - £30
This workshop is suitable for parents who have little or no knowledge or experience of slings. Your baby can be any age.
We will chat about why carrying is normal and why your baby wants to be carried. We will discuss your own carrying needs and preferences.
I will then introduce you to all the main types of baby carrier, discuss baby-wearing safety and positioning and show you a basic carrying method in any carrier/s that interests you.
After the consultation, I am on-hand to offer unlimited help and aftercare by phone, email, or in person as required.
The cost of the the workshop includes the hire of one sling for two weeks.
If you find that the sling does not suit you, you may swap it for a different sling at any time during the 2 week hire period.
You may also hire extra slings from the Sling Library if you would like to try various options.
Prices
1 person workshop (plus helper if required) and one sling hire (approx 2 hours): £30
Sling Library charges for any extra slings are applied separately at a rate of £5 per fortnight per carrier.
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Customised Consultations
These consultations are made up of half hour slots but can run from a minimum of half an hour to a maximum of two hours depending on your requirements. They are suitable in the following situations:
1) Troubleshooting:
You have a sling of your own but have had trouble getting to grips with it and would like some help.
(Approximately 30 mins).
2) Advanced Tuition:
You have decided which sling you like best and would like to learn more carrying methods beyond the basic carries already demonstrated. This could include specific carrying techniques such as for breast-feeding, learning to back carry or using woven wraps etc.
3) Newborn only carriers:
During this consultation we would only look at 2 or 3 slings that are suitable for babies from Day 1. these are stretchy wraps, the Close Caboo and a Ring Sling. You will be able to try and then hire your favourite sling.
This consultation takes approximately 1 hr - 1.5 hrs
If your baby is 6 weeks old or under, you would be eligible for the Free Newborn Sling Hire scheme.
Prices:
- Up to 30 mins: £10
- Up to 1 hour: £15
- Up to 1.5 hours: £20
- Up to 2 hours: £25
Consultations can run from half an hour to a maximum of 2 hours. These consultations do not include free sling hire but slings can be hired at the usual rates.
If you are unsure which consultation package is right for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a no-obligation chat.
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Home Visit (+£10)
A private consultation in the comfort of your own home.
It is only natural to not feel like venturing out when you have just had a baby and resting in the comfort of your own home is a very good idea so soon after giving birth.
Equally, if you have an older child, it may be easier to stay at home where your toddler feels comfortable and has access to their own toys and entertainment.
If this is your preference, I can visit you at home for any of the consultation packages detailed above, a small extra fee (£10).
I will bring a tailored collection of slings for you to try and you can go on to hire a sling from the selection. If you have any specific preferences, we would chat about these before I visit.
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Group Workshops £40
I can also offer group workshops for up to 4 people so that you can share the cost.
A group consultation will only cover a specific carrying situation (eg carrying a newborn in a stretchy wrap/woven wrap; using Ring Slings/Buckle carriers etc). The consultation will last 1 - 1.5 hours.
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Talks and Demos - Free
If you run a baby group, antenatal course or other pregnancy/birth/parenting related group and you’d like a short talk/demonstration, please get in touch for more information.
"Introduction to Slings" Workshop: 2 hours - £30
This workshop is suitable for parents who have little or no knowledge or experience of slings. Your baby can be any age.
We will chat about why carrying is normal and why your baby wants to be carried. We will discuss your own carrying needs and preferences.
I will then introduce you to all the main types of baby carrier, discuss baby-wearing safety and positioning and show you a basic carrying method in any carrier/s that interests you.
After the consultation, I am on-hand to offer unlimited help and aftercare by phone, email, or in person as required.
The cost of the the workshop includes the hire of one sling for two weeks.
If you find that the sling does not suit you, you may swap it for a different sling at any time during the 2 week hire period.
You may also hire extra slings from the Sling Library if you would like to try various options.
Prices
1 person workshop (plus helper if required) and one sling hire (approx 2 hours): £30
Sling Library charges for any extra slings are applied separately at a rate of £5 per fortnight per carrier.
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Customised Consultations
These consultations are made up of half hour slots but can run from a minimum of half an hour to a maximum of two hours depending on your requirements. They are suitable in the following situations:
1) Troubleshooting:
You have a sling of your own but have had trouble getting to grips with it and would like some help.
(Approximately 30 mins).
2) Advanced Tuition:
You have decided which sling you like best and would like to learn more carrying methods beyond the basic carries already demonstrated. This could include specific carrying techniques such as for breast-feeding, learning to back carry or using woven wraps etc.
3) Newborn only carriers:
During this consultation we would only look at 2 or 3 slings that are suitable for babies from Day 1. these are stretchy wraps, the Close Caboo and a Ring Sling. You will be able to try and then hire your favourite sling.
This consultation takes approximately 1 hr - 1.5 hrs
If your baby is 6 weeks old or under, you would be eligible for the Free Newborn Sling Hire scheme.
Prices:
- Up to 30 mins: £10
- Up to 1 hour: £15
- Up to 1.5 hours: £20
- Up to 2 hours: £25
Consultations can run from half an hour to a maximum of 2 hours. These consultations do not include free sling hire but slings can be hired at the usual rates.
If you are unsure which consultation package is right for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a no-obligation chat.
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Home Visit (+£10)
A private consultation in the comfort of your own home.
It is only natural to not feel like venturing out when you have just had a baby and resting in the comfort of your own home is a very good idea so soon after giving birth.
Equally, if you have an older child, it may be easier to stay at home where your toddler feels comfortable and has access to their own toys and entertainment.
If this is your preference, I can visit you at home for any of the consultation packages detailed above, a small extra fee (£10).
I will bring a tailored collection of slings for you to try and you can go on to hire a sling from the selection. If you have any specific preferences, we would chat about these before I visit.
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Group Workshops £40
I can also offer group workshops for up to 4 people so that you can share the cost.
A group consultation will only cover a specific carrying situation (eg carrying a newborn in a stretchy wrap/woven wrap; using Ring Slings/Buckle carriers etc). The consultation will last 1 - 1.5 hours.
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Talks and Demos - Free
If you run a baby group, antenatal course or other pregnancy/birth/parenting related group and you’d like a short talk/demonstration, please get in touch for more information.