CPSC Gives Caution For You Parents About Sling Newborn Carriers



As many of you have most certainly heard, the CPSC has declared a caution to caregivers and how they manage their newborns in their baby sling. |A little over a week ago, the CPSC released a warning for parents to use caution while handling their newborns in infant slings.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission urged caregivers to "be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age." They also urged parents of lightweight infants, twins, and babies in poor health to consult their pediatrician before using a sling with their child. "We know of too many deaths in these slings and we now know the hazard scenarios for very small babies," said CPSC chair Inez Tenenbaum.

Several deaths involving baby slings are being investigated from the past 20 years by the CPSC, including three deaths from 2009. 12 of the fatalities involved babies younger than four months of age. The vast majority of these deaths involved a low birth weight twin, breathing issues, or were born prematurely.

Two particular hazards to your child are inherent with baby slings. In the first few months of life, children tend to lose control of their heads because their neck muscles are not yet sufficiently developed. The baby sling carrier fabric can obstruct the infant's nose and mouth, interfering with the baby's breathing and leading to hurried suffocation. Also, keeping your child in a curled position is asking for trouble. This blocks the airway by bending the chin towards their chest and can impede the oxygen supply. Your baby won't be able to cry and could perhaps suffocate. The CPSC always recommends that parents wearing the baby sling make certain that they can see the infant's exposed face and be sure the baby's face is always visible. In short, please be careful before using your baby sling and read the directions!

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