Babywearing Safety

The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA) has all the best information for new and experienced babywearers.

Always remember that baby must be VISIBLE and KISSABLE at all times.

When using any baby carrier, please keep the following safety tips in mind:

Read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for use, and watch any included DVDs, if applicable.
Ensure you can see baby’s face at all times. Do not let baby’s face press into your body. Do not cover baby’s face with a blanket, sling fabric, nursing covers, etc.
Baby’s head and neck must be gently and completely supported, with chin off chest. If baby’s chin is pressed tightly to baby’s chest, this can restrict baby’s airway. Check to ensure you can slip your finger between baby’s chin and chest to check for correct positioning.
Consult an expert if your infant was born with a low birth weight, such as a preemie or twins, or if your infant has respiratory illness or other respiratory problems. Extra vigilance is required with these babies.
After nursing in a carrier, remove baby from breast and return baby to proper carrying position with head above the breasts and face free of fabric and turned away from the mother’s body.
Attend to and check on baby often, especially those under 4 months of age.

Here is the link to babywearing safety with the BCIA.