Baby Carrier Safety Tips

Baby Carrier Safety Tips. Potentially dangerous activities to avoid

Please exercise common sense when using your carrier and remember that you are the only one responsible for your baby's immediate safety!

BEWARE OF:

Using a carrier while in a moving vehicle of any kind (this includes airplanes).

Activities that will bounce or shake your child.

Loose fabric or ties. (You can tie the tail of the sling around the rings, or tuck excess fabric away so it doesn’t catch on anything.)

Drinking hot liquids while carrying your baby.

Hot cooking, especially with hot oil that may splatter.

Using sharp knives that a carried baby can inadvertently grab.

Lifting or moving heavy objects while carrying your baby.

Leaning over too far. (Always try to bend at the knees.)

Putting toys or other items in the carrier with your baby that could poke, choke, or otherwise harm your child.

Not protecting baby from the elements. (Remember to use sunscreen on your baby if you are going outside, or wind resistant fabric for cold winds.)

A good rule of thumb: If you are unsure about the safety of any activity DON’T DO IT! Nothing is worth putting your precious baby at risk.