| Baby slings can be an incredible tool for any parent or | | | | We also warn not to position babies where their chin |
| caregiver. There are many benefits to wearing your | | | | reaches their chest because babies naturally have a |
| baby close to you. However, just like any baby | | | | harder time breathing this way. If your baby moves to |
| product, it is important to use your sling correctly and | | | | this position adjust them so they are more flat. Use a |
| safely. | | | | small receiving blanket behind their neck to support |
| The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | | | | them if necessary. |
| issued a warning to parents and caregivers about the | | | | Baby slings are also a convenient way to nurse your |
| way they position infants, especially those that are | | | | baby. After you are done nursing remember to |
| under 4 months old, in baby slings last week. They did | | | | change your baby's position so their face is facing up. |
| not recall any of the baby slings, simply warning people | | | | You want to be sure they are looking up at you and |
| about the importance of making sure your infant is | | | | their face is clear of your body and the sling material. |
| positioned correctly in the sling. They even have | | | | Babywearing needs to be done the correct way. Be |
| pictures to show correct and incorrect ways of | | | | sure that you can easily see and check on your baby. |
| positioning babies in the slings. | | | | It is a good rule of thumb to check on baby often, |
| We posted a blog article about safety guidelines | | | | even when they are on the ground playing in front of |
| recently that should be used when wearing a baby in | | | | you. When wearing your baby the correct way it is |
| a sling. In that safety blog article we explain different | | | | easy to see them. Be sure to check on the baby |
| ways you can and should position your baby, and how | | | | often. This is a good habit to learn as a parent, |
| to correctly wear your sling. It offers many helpful tips | | | | regardless of whether they are in a baby carrier or |
| and is an excellent resource for safety guidelines with | | | | not. |
| slings. | | | | No two baby slings are made the same, just like other |
| It is important for babies to be positioned the correct | | | | baby products. Mod Mom is committed to providing the |
| way so they can breathe properly. Infants under 4 | | | | most comfortable slings on the market, as well as the |
| months old have don't have strong neck muscles and | | | | safest. Babywearing can be beneficial to you and your |
| are less able to control their heads. Since sling fabric is | | | | baby. Use your sling safely so you and your baby can |
| soft and stretchy it is important to position your child so | | | | benefit from it. |
| you can see their nose and mouth. | | | | |