Did you hear about the baby sling risk?

I don't like slings. I don't like it when mother's "wear" their babies. You don't wear a kid, you hold one. Stop being lazy and hold the baby.

How horrible! I guess it's good to get the word out, but jeez, sweet, what a downer!

There's data missing here, sweet...since putting babies in slings goes back to the cave man days. Any info on whether it's a particular brand? I remember there were problems with the Infantino.

And Sara, it ain't lazy if the sling lets you go about your business and tend to your other children at the same time. If you don't "get" it, please LEARN first and comment later. Babywearing moms tend to be LESS lazy, really.

I understand it perfectly fine. You wear a shirt not a baby.

How horrible! I guess it's good to get the word out, but jeez, sweet, what a downer!

I know sorry. I dont believe in a ban on slings but wanted to pass on the word since I read it. I never used a sling but if I had a newborn and read this I wouldnt use it until they were older

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20100312/infant-deaths-spur-baby-sling-warning

Here's the CSPC's advice:

• Place the child chin up with its face clearly visible and its nose and mouth free of the fabric.


• Check on the child often.


• If nursing a child in a sling, change the baby's position after feeding so its head is facing up and clear of both the sling and the mother's body.


• Do not allow the sling to cover the baby's face.


• Do not carry the child too low in the sling.


• Do not carry the child hunched with its chin touching its chest.


• Do not carry the baby with its face pressed tight against the wearer of the sling.

If you've had an incident or injury while using a baby sling, the CSPC wants to hear from you at 800-638-2772.

It's definitely not lazy to use a baby carrier! It's a way to keep them close all the time and of course we still hold our babies, but when we need to do other things as well, instead of putting them down or keeping them in an infant carrier all the time. Anyway, I recommend a front buckle carrier with an infant insert, keeping baby upright. Most slings also recommend making sure your small baby is correctly positioned and having an insert to keep them in the right position. There are all kinds of different carriers: slings, mei tais, wraps, pouches, and buckle carriers. My preference is a buckle carrier- I have an Ergo but Beco and Earth Huggy Baby Carriers are very similar. Moms need to pay attention to safety and make sure they are using their carrier correctly! There is lots of info and blog articles on this site: http://carrymeaway.com/articles.html.

I believe that it comes down to the parents. Babies need to be watched all the time, and dont think it should be blamed on the sling. I saw on the news a women saying how great the slings are, and she used, them with all 3 of her kids. She said she cleans, vaccums, and does everything with the baby in the sling. Personally, i think if you are going to clean and vaccum, you can put the baby down. They dont need to be held 24/7, and i think thats what it comes down to. the parents are holding them too much, and doing every day things while holding them. They just werent paying enough attention and holding them too long. Just a good way to get money out of large companies...I feel sorrow and grief for them for loosing a child, I would not be able to handle it if i lost mine, I just feel like there is nothing wrong with slings, even though ive never used one. I dont think its neccesary. Just sounds more like neglect, on the parent

Sad news. My first child lived in her snugly- and it allowed me 2 free hands- Multi-tasking at it's finest, and certainly not lazy-