We never put Mackenzie in a baby sling but I have seen many moms putting their babies in a sling. I can say that the babies are not safe because the moms couldn't see them. The babies are covered by it. Although carrying an infant may be a great way to bond, but it can be dangerous, according to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The federal agency is investigating 14 sling-related deaths over the past 20 years and recently issued a warning advising parents of babies under 4 months to be cautious about using them. Newborns are particularly at risk because they don't have head control. If your baby's nose and mouth get pressed against the fabric, she can suffocate in a minute or two. A sling can also position her with her chin bent toward her chest, which can restrict her airway and limit oxygen supply. Follow these guidelines from the CPSC.
1. Consult your doctor before using a sling at any age if your baby is preemie, a twin, in fragile health, or had low birth weight.
2. Look down frequently to make sure you can see your baby's face and it's not obscured by the fabric.
3. Change her position after feedings if you nurse your infant in a sling so that her head is facing up and is clear of both the sling and your body.
1. Consult your doctor before using a sling at any age if your baby is preemie, a twin, in fragile health, or had low birth weight.
2. Look down frequently to make sure you can see your baby's face and it's not obscured by the fabric.
3. Change her position after feedings if you nurse your infant in a sling so that her head is facing up and is clear of both the sling and your body.
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