A specialist baby boutique which offers a range of slings, carriers and accessories is opening in Tooting this week.

Wear My Baby, in Thrale Road, will provide advice on how to safely wear your baby when it opens this Thursday (October 19).

The items available come from a range of British and international brands as the unique pop-up store opens its doors in the borough.

Hannah Wallace, owner of Wear My Baby and Tooting mother-of-two, said: “Baby carriers are not just practical, babywearing is an amazing parenting tool. Carrying your baby close to you is also fantastic for their development.

“But the choice can be overwhelming and parents find it difficult to know which one to go for. This is where I come in, and the boutique offers a real one-stop service.

“As well as having a huge variety of slings, my team and I provide expert fitting and safety advice whether you want a carrier for long walks or a pretty sling to wear for a wedding."

In addition, there are workshops throughout the day and parents can gain advice on how to safely and comfortably wear their baby.

If you cannot attend, then you can book a one-to-one consultation either in store or in your home.

Ms Wallace added: “My passion for slings began four years ago when my first son Ben was born. Like most newborns he was happiest when being held. Using baby carriers meant I could get on with day to day life, get on the tube, and still enjoy a cuddle.

“After three years of giving sling help to local families, the boutique is an exciting next step.”

Wear My Baby has recently collaborated with the London Sling Library to provide parents and carers with a sling hire service.

Emily Williamson, who has run the London Sling Library for six years, said: “We’re delighted to be working with the Wear My Baby team. If you want to try before you buy, you can hire carriers for up to two weeks to make sure you love them.”

The store opens at 10am on October 19 and will be open every Thursday from 10am to 6pm at The Living Room in 19 Thrale Road, SW16 1NS.

For more information, visit: www.wearmybaby.co.uk/boutique.