The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSA) said at a meeting of children’s product manufacturers today that they plan to issue a general warning about baby slings. The warning, which will likely be announced this week, comes after suffocation deaths.
“We know of too many deaths in these slings and we now know the hazard scenarios for very small babies,” Inez Tenenbaum said. “So, the time has come to alert parents and caregivers.”
The warning will be for baby slings in general — not specific models or brands. There have been about a dozen recalls of slings over the years based on straps or fasteners that could pose the risk of babies falling out of the carriers, but there haven’t been any recalls due to strangulation or deaths.
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The CPSC issued a warning, and it was in reference to a few tragic accidents that occured over the past two decades. Those slings were quickly recalled and taken off the market.
As a retailer of baby carriers, slings and wraps, and a father who uses many different types at home, I know first hand how important the safety of these products is. I also know it is a top priority of all the manufactures in the industry, and an enormous amount of time is spent ensuring it stays that way.
Most baby carrier products come with precise instructions, as well as an 800 support number if mothers/fathers have any questions. If worn correctly, 99% of the baby carriers, slings and wraps on the market are completely safe to use.
We welcome future regulation of the industry to ensure the slings, carriers and wraps being produced are safe for our family, friends, clients and the public to use.
Kyle K
Founder of http://www.organicbabycarriers.net