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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.
A news article from the November Issue of “Pediatrics” contains information on a study of injuries caused when babies were taken out of the carseat and the carrier was placed on elevated surfaces, such as the table or kitchen counter. The child can wiggle in the seat and in some cases it has overturned. When a carseat does overturn, there are reports of mostly head injuries, but also broken limbs. If it were to overturn on a soft surface, there is the danger of suffocation.
Baby safety in these situations can be ensured by taking a moment to think about where the baby is placed in the busy time of unloading the car after car travel.
The Baby Bjorn has provided parents a great way to be active and have the use of hands and arms while providing baby with a higher view of the world and a way to be included in activities. The use of this carrier has provided a greater bonding of mother and baby and allows them to spend more time together while mother is able to perform other duties. Instead of laying the baby in the conventional carrier, she is able to take baby with her while she performs these tasks.
No more carrying the baby on your hip with one arm around him while you attempt to learn to do things one-handed, constantly readjusting position. The baby bjorn keeps baby safely strapped in and comfortable. Babies will also be more rested in their comfortable steady position than they were before the baby bjorn. It is a wonderful addition to baby’s world and yours.
