The death of a six-week-old baby during hands-free breastfeeding while in a sling has led to calls for improved safety guidelines and clearer information for parents.
A tragic incident has led to renewed calls for safer baby sling use after a six-week-old baby died during hands-free breastfeeding.The coroner’s report underlines the importance of proper positioning and better safety guidelines to prevent suffocation risks. Here’s what you need to know to keep your baby safe in a sling.The inquest into the death of James Alderman, a six-week-old baby who died while being breastfed in a sling, revealed critical gaps in safety information for parents.
Senior coroner Lydia Brown’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report stated that 'very little' guidance exists on the safe use of slings, particularly during breastfeeding. The coroner noted that James was in an unsafe position, too low in the sling, which caused his airway to become obstructed. Though resuscitation was attempted immediately, James passed away three days later. The report urged manufacturers, the NHS, and the Department of Health and Social Care to introduce clearer safety standards, including visual aids illustrating safe and unsafe sling postures.Baby slings can be a convenient way for parents to keep their babies close while freeing up their hands. However, improper use can pose serious risks., a charity specialising in safer sleep advice, emphasised the need to keep infants in an upright position with their airways clear. Slings and baby carriers are not inherently unsafe, but misuse or poor positioning can create risks, particularly for young infants.n view at all times: You should always be able to see your baby’s face without moving the fabric.eep chin off the chest: Ensure there’s at least a finger’s width of space under their chin to prevent airway obstruction.upported back: Your baby’s back should be supported in its natural position, with their tummy and chest against you.Babies positioned too low in a sling risk airway obstruction. Keep your baby high on your chest, not near your waist or hip
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