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Baby slings - points to consider by Heinz Golz
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Baby slings - points to consider |
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Family & Parenting
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Made of fabric (sometimes pleated or padded), slings typically form an over the shoulder hammock for holding a young baby across your front in a semi reclined position, as you would naturally carry your baby. And, like a strap on carrier, it frees your arms. Many slings claim they can be adjusted to carry a baby up to 35 pounds. You can carry your child lying down or upright, facing in or out. Some slings can also be worn with your baby on your back or hip. having an idea of getting a sling for your baby? Here are the pluses and minuses of this type of baby carrier. Pros: similar a strap on carrier, a sling allows you to bypass spaces where a stroller can not go, such as a grassy park or an escalator at a shopping mall. You will also fit better in cramped elevators. And wearing a sling with your baby can just make you feel good because you keep your baby near by. Cons: Baby slings can be risky. Over the last ten years, there have been some reports of serious injury associated with using sling type babies carriers, including skull fractures, head injuries, contusions, and abrasions, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Most injuries occurred when the child fell out of the sling. There is also the possibility for a baby to choke when being carried in a sling in the head forward position. Another minus: Some babies do not like being carried in a reclining position, and carrying your baby’s weight diagonally in front may be painful for you too, specially if you are small and your baby is large. If you want to pick up the pace, a strap on carrier or a stroller is your best solution . Finally, the testers determined that some slings have a steep learning curve for putting it on and using it properly. Do not buy a sling if you believe that you will not have the patience to learn how to use it properly. Conclusions : We think there are improved means to to move infants from place to place, including strollers, hand held infant carriers or car seats, and other types of backpack carriers and soft infant carriers. But if you demand getting a sling, read the instructions cautiously for how to put it on, and make exact adaptions before putting your baby in it. Slings lean to be the most comfortable if your baby rides just above your waist. Consider working with a doll or a weighted object until everything feels right . Make fine tuning and check the baby sling from time to time when your baby is not in it. When using a sling, go slow. Slings generally are not safe sufficient for movement more than leisurely walking. The author is the owner of All about Babies Safety Web Site. The author is retired From a communication company , and enjoys writing articles. For more information on babies safety visit his web site http://www.babysafeness.com
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