The massive recall of baby slings announced March 24 made me glad I could never figure out how to use one. Worn diagonally over one shoulder a la a messenger bag, the slings looked cool and promised ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. We knew this was coming, and here it is: The official warning from the U ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says a baby carrier could suffocate an infant, or the child could fall out of it. The carrier does not meet federal safety standards for sling carriers and the ...

WASHINGTON — Parents should stop using certain sling carriers for infants because they can allow a baby to fall or suffocate, according to a warning from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ...

A coroner has issued a warning about the dangers of baby slings after a six-week-old boy died during “hands-free” breastfeeding. James Alderman, known as Jimmy, was generally well apart from a light ...

Jeanine Young is affiliated with the Queensland Child Death Review Board. Jeanine is also a volunteer Board Member. for Little Sparklers, a parent consumer and advocacy group. Jeanine was an active ...

Which baby sling is best? Most babies want — and need — to be held for long periods of time, but unless you have a small army, it can be impossible to hold your little one and accomplish all of your ...

Carrying babies in a soft fabric sling or carrier close to their parent or caregiver has been practiced throughout the world for centuries. However, the recent inquest into the death of a three-week ...