Oklahoma Blog: Defective Products and Recalls

Chic Baby Slings, a cool new style of sling, has been found to be a risk for your child’s safety.  According to newsok.com, “The Product Safety Commission said it has investigated at least 13 deaths associated with the sling-style infant carriers in the past 20 years, including three deaths last year. Twelve of the 13 deaths involve babies younger than 4 months.”

 

Parents use these soft fabric slings when they are on the go. The sling is made to wrap around the chest so the infant is close to the heart.

“These slings have become increasingly popular for parents who want to ‘wear’ their babes, known as ‘baby wearing,’” according to huffingtonpost.com.

Two scenarios are possible for the infant deaths:

The sling is made of fabric that can press against a baby’s nose and mouth, obstructing the breathing process and suffocating the baby within minutes.

According to huffintonpost.com, the other scenario, “involves slings where the baby is cradled in a curved position or “C-like “ position, nestling the baby below mom’s chest or hear her belly. That curved position can cause a baby who doesn’t have strong neck control to flog its head forward, chin-to-chest, restricting the infant’s ability to breathe.”

If you feel like your Chic Baby Sling has caused harm or injury to your infant please contact our personal injury attorney immediately. The law office of Atkins and Markoff is here to protect you and your loved ones.

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