Babywearing Safety guidance
Used correctly a well made sling or baby carrier is a comfortable and safe way to carry your baby or child.
Never wear your sling when under the influence of drugs alcohol or sleep medication. Do not smoke when wearing your baby. If you are tired make sure you take baby out of their sling and place them safely to sleep before going to sleep yourself.Do not undertake any activities that require safety equipment whilst babywearing including cycling, skating, climbing, water sports, horse riding, construction work, grass cutting, use of powertools or work with strong chemicals.
The TICKS list is a great way to check your baby is placed safely within the sling. The great TICKS video give a really clear explanation. It is presented by Emily Williamson from South London Sling Library, produced by Calin Bleu. TICKS reproduced by kind permission of the UK Sling Consortium.
At all times the sling or carrier should be tightly done up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Unless nursing at the breast a baby should always be worn upright, with their head close enough to be kissed by the wearer, their back in a gentle curve with their knees as high as their belly button. Their head should be free to move and not pressed too hard against the wearer's chest nor pushed onto their own chest. The baby's face should be free of fabric or other obstructions.
Never wear your sling when under the influence of drugs alcohol or sleep medication. Do not smoke when wearing your baby. If you are tired make sure you take baby out of their sling and place them safely to sleep before going to sleep yourself.Do not undertake any activities that require safety equipment whilst babywearing including cycling, skating, climbing, water sports, horse riding, construction work, grass cutting, use of powertools or work with strong chemicals.
The TICKS list is a great way to check your baby is placed safely within the sling. The great TICKS video give a really clear explanation. It is presented by Emily Williamson from South London Sling Library, produced by Calin Bleu. TICKS reproduced by kind permission of the UK Sling Consortium.
At all times the sling or carrier should be tightly done up in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Unless nursing at the breast a baby should always be worn upright, with their head close enough to be kissed by the wearer, their back in a gentle curve with their knees as high as their belly button. Their head should be free to move and not pressed too hard against the wearer's chest nor pushed onto their own chest. The baby's face should be free of fabric or other obstructions.
