A 2-day-old baby boy has died from suffocation while being carried by his mum in a baby sling. The tragedy happened in South Australia and has led experts to call for more awareness on the safety instructions onfor this type of baby carrier.
“I think the most important thing is that parents and carers using baby slings are made aware of the potential risks,” said Helen Noblet, from Kidsafe South Australia. “I’d like to see all products come with clear, specific instructions for use with diagrams on how they should and shouldn’t be used, and to make it clear what the potential risks are.”
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