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safe babywearing
This is a post I wrote for P.U.S.H. blog but thought that some of my readers here might appreciate it also ~ happy babywearing!
As a woman, wife, mother and doula I do my best to navigate life using one powerful tool – common sense. So when I heard about the Infantino Sling recall – my heart went out to the families who lost their small babies and figured there was a manufacturing defect with this specific sling and honestly didn’t think much more of it. I finally realized that I might want to be in the know when I kept seeing facebooks postings from fellow doulas, and birthie friends AND then I got an email from my dad with the recall notice and saw a picture of the sling:
My heart sank. Just from looking at this picture I can tell that this would not be a safe sling for a newborn baby and I am far from a babywearing expert.
1. Make sure your baby can breathe. Baby carriers allow parents to be hands-free to do other things … but you must always remain active in caring for your child. No baby carrier can ensure that your baby always has an open airway; that’s your job .
a. Never allow a baby to be carried, held, or placed in such a way that his chin is curled against his chest. This rule applies to babies being held in arms, in baby carriers, in infant car seats, or in any other kind of seat or situation. This position can restrict the baby’s ability to breathe. Newborns lack the muscle control to open their airways. They need good back support in carriers so that they don’t slump into the chin-to-chest position.
b. Never allow a baby’s head and face to be covered with fabric. Covering a baby’s head and face can cause her to “rebreathe” the same air, which is a dangerous situation. Also, covering her head and face keeps you from being able to check on her. Always make sure your baby has plenty of airflow. Check on her frequently.
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