Like My Prices – Baby Safety Information

The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans to issue warnings about the use of baby slings as they have had deaths attributed to smother of infants while in the carrier.  The danger occurs when the baby falls into a “chin-to-chest” position.  The baby curls and can obstruct its own breathing in such a position.

Baby safety is more assured when the baby is in a sling in an upright position facing the parent with their belly toward the parent.  Very small infants in the soft fabric slings are the greatest risk.  The safety commission has yet to issue the warnings or to identify the slings that are the most hazardous. We will try to keep updated on this warning.