Where can I get a second-hand sling?
If you want to get a second-hand sling, there are a couple of places I like:
The Natural Mamas Forum is a great forum which has a very busy FSOT board (For Sale Or Trade). It can be a bit overwhelming, especially with the lingo but everyone is friendly so you only need to ask.
There are many very busy Facebook groups:
Slings for Sale New and Preloved
Affordable Baby Slings For Sale Or Swap
Slings and Things - FSOT and advice.
It moves really fast so can feel a bit crazy! but you can put up what is called an ISO (In Search Of) to get what you want. And again, don't be afraid to ask questions and ask them again if nobody answered first time!
There is also a Yahoo Group called UKBabywearingSWAP.
If you are willing to go global, The Babywearer Forum will give you access to worldwide second hand slings.
There are more groups being created nearly every day and also some local parenting boards where you can find slings too.
Have a read of this very detailed article by West Yorkshire Sling Library too.