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Correct Ways to Position Your Baby in a Baby Sling

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Baby slings can be an incredible tool for any parent or caregiver. There are many benefits to wearing your baby close to you. However, just like any baby product, it is important to use your sling correctly and safely.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to parents and caregivers about the way they position infants, especially those that are under 4 months old, in baby slings last week. They did not recall any of the baby slings, simply warning people about the importance of making sure your infant is positioned correctly in the sling. They even have pictures to show correct and incorrect ways of positioning babies in the slings.

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We posted a blog article about safety guidelines recently that should be used when wearing a baby in a sling. In that safety blog article we explain different ways you can and should position your baby, and how to correctly wear your sling. It offers many helpful tips and is an excellent resource for safety guidelines with slings.

It is important for babies to be positioned the correct way so they can breathe properly. Infants under 4 months old have don't have strong neck muscles and are less able to control their heads. Since sling fabric is soft and stretchy it is important to position your child so you can see their nose and mouth.

We also warn not to position babies where their chin reaches their chest because babies naturally have a harder time breathing this way. If your baby moves to this position adjust them so they are more flat. Use a small receiving blanket behind their neck to support them if necessary.

Baby slings are also a convenient way to nurse your baby. After you are done nursing remember to change your baby's position so their face is facing up. You want to be sure they are looking up at you and their face is clear of your body and the sling material.

Babywearing needs to be done the correct way. Be sure that you can easily see and check on your baby. It is a good rule of thumb to check on baby often, even when they are on the ground playing in front of you. When wearing your baby the correct way it is easy to see them. Be sure to check on the baby often. This is a good habit to learn as a parent, regardless of whether they are in a baby carrier or not.

No two baby slings are made the same, just like other baby products. Mod Mom is committed to providing the most comfortable slings on the market, as well as the safest. Babywearing can be beneficial to you and your baby. Use your sling safely so you and your baby can benefit from it.


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