Baby Sling Safety Advice

The uk sling consortium recommends that baby sling wearers follow the t i c k s rule for safe use.

Baby sling safety advice. Keep chin off the chest. Close enough to kiss. Probably the most sensible advice to follow if you want to carry your baby like this is to be alert to your baby s cues. A baby sling typically a one shouldered baby carrier made of soft fabric can be a safe way to carry a baby if you follow safety guidelines.

It s really important to follow these rules when using a baby carrier especially for a young baby. Keep your baby close and keep your baby safe. You should always follow manufacturer s instructions carefully to ensure you re using teh item correctly and safely and keep a close eye on your child at all times. When you re wearing a sling or carrier don t forget the t i c k s acronym.

But a baby sling can pose a suffocation hazard to an infant particularly those younger than age 4 months. Ticks is free for all to use and reproduce as required it must not be altered in any way and no omissions must be made. The t i c k s rule for safe babywearing ticks used with permission of the uk sling consortium please credit when used. In view at all times.