New Warning on Use of Baby Slings

New Warning on Use of Baby Slings
Should You Use a Baby Sling for Your Infant Child?

New warnings are issued on the use of baby slings due to reports of infant deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning on the use of baby slings. (1)
This warning applies to babies younger than four months old. According to the report, there were 3 deaths in 2009 alone, and there have been 12 of 14 deaths reported within the past 20 years, which involved babies younger than four months of age.
Since infants cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles, the fabric of the baby sling can possibly suffocate the baby. And if the baby is in a 'curled' position with the chin toward the chest, the ability for proper breathing may be restricted.
Should you make use of a baby sling for your baby?
After hearing the cautions of the U.S. C.P.S.C., it may be advisable to forego their use, but if you do decide to use one, you must be sure to leave the baby's face uncovered, and make sure the baby is in an upward position where he will be able to breathe properly.

From the web page listed below comes this statement:
"CPSC is interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are directly related to infant slings. You can do this by visiting www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx or call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772"

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Reference:
(1) Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies, March 12, 2010
http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10165.html