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I’d like to start using a baby sling to carry my baby but I’m worried about injuries. Are these

Thanks Beth for this timely question since I’ve been looking at slings, wraps and carriers for my own wee bundle. I looked up the reports and it appears that there have been about 20 reports of serious injury over the last 10 years from sling use. The majority of these injuries were either the result of falling out of the sling or from suffocation when the baby’s head is tucked down onto her chest and she can’t breathe. 2 serious injuries a year is 2 too many but still isn’t that alarming. I would say that if you choose to use a sling, make sure you read all the instructions (no matter how painful) and double check all the fasteners, loops and buckles. When the baby is in the sling, make sure her head isn’t pushed too far forward and that she can breathe without difficulty . Be confident that you can easily check on her, do so frequently in case she’s wiggled herself into an unsafe position, and take extra care not to walk into walls or trip on the sidewalk.

Dr. Lara Zibners, Oct 28, 2009

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