Baby Sling Safety Standards

This warning must also include reminders for consumers to check the integrity of snaps rings and other.

Baby sling safety standards. One brand infantino has been recalled following 3 deaths of babies in the us but any sling of this design is unsafe. Never use a bag sling the baby can t be placed in a safe position and can suffocate. Alternatives to a pram or stroller a baby carrier is any device that straps onto an adult s back or front from the shoulders to the hips or waist. Make sure your child s airway remains open at all times while babywearing.

Astm international formerly known as the american society for testing and materials is a renowned. Consumer product safety commission cpsc to make sling carriers safer and prevent deaths and injuries to young children. New baby sling safety standards. Babywearing international believes that babywearing is an inherently safe activity.

But as with any other baby or child product it is important to observe a few basic safety tips. Dangerous baby slings bag slings. Health canada has participated in the development of many safety standards including the astm f2907 voluntary safety standard for baby slings intended to keep babies safe by setting out performance and labelling requirements for manufacturers. Accc product safety australia has provided recommendations for safe use of baby carriers and baby slings so we need fear no more.

If you use a baby sling or are planning to use one after the birth of your baby you should know about some new federal standards that have recently been released by the u s. A bag sling is one shaped like a bag with a narrow strap. Slings must now include a permanent warning label about the risks of suffocation and falls.