Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Dangers of Baby Slings


The Consumer Product Safety Commission said it will likely issue a warning this week about the use of baby slings. The agency says several babies have suffocated in certain positions in the slings.

In 2008, Consumer Reports raised concerns about the "SlingRider" by Infantino. This sling wraps around the parent's neck and cradles the baby in a curved, C-like position, below the parent's chest or near their belly. This curved position can cause the baby to flop it's head forward, restricting the baby's ability to breathe.

Another concern is that the baby can turn it's face toward the carrier's chest or belly and smother in the parent's clothing. Tiffany Speck, a nurse who owns BabySoSmart and sells her own baby carriers, has been warning about slings where the baby falls into a chin-to-chest position in the classes she teaches at hospitals, stores and doctors offices. Speck recommends that babies in slings remain in a upright position, with the baby's tummy facing the carrier's tummy.

1 comments:

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