hire

Our libraries

try before you buy, even by post!

How to hire:

  •  Click ‘create account’ below.
  •  Sign user and hire agreement (click the blue link in the pop up)
  •  Place your reservation
  •  Collect when ready from our store at DE1 2LH

If you would like a postal hire, please add this as a note on your account and we will contact you with up to date shipping costs. This is for both sling and nappy kits. All returns must be sent via a tracked service at your own cost.

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our offers

The baby woke

 

I’ll be right back to finish this!

only

£5 per week

the toddler too

 

May be a little longer…

newborn

8 for 6

I give up…

 

It’s 2.28am. I need a wee, and a cuppa. I will be back asap! Kia x

all for

£15 two weekly

Happy families

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