Baby Sling Injury Warning
The Concern: Infants can suffocate, and at least a few have.
In a latest warning, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has cautioned that parents in every state, including Wisconsin, should be very careful while carrying babies in the slings. The CPC warns that baby slings pose the risk of suffocation and could prove deadly.
Recent Consumer Reports state the SlingRider by Infantin, a bag style sling ,wraps around the parent’s neck and cradles the child in a curved or C-like position, cradling the baby below mom’s chest or near her belly.
It’s the C-like position that causes safety advocates concern. They beleive the curved position can cause the baby to flop its head forward, chin-to-chest, restricting the baby’s ability to breathe. Another concern stated is that the baby can turn its face toward mom’s chest or belly and smother in the parent’s clothing.
The CPSC is currently investigating 14 deaths that took place over the last 20 years associated with these slings. CPSC states that babies died in the slings due to suffocation and that the majority of the babies who died were either born premature, were underweight, or had breathing problems.
CPSC has recommended that when the infant is placed in the sling, parents should ensure that his face is not covered and is visible all the time to the sling wearer.
If your child or someone you know has suffered a breathing injury or even death due to this product, it is important that you immediately called an experienced Wisconsin Product Liability Attorney.
