You've done it! You went through nine months of a big puffy belly, numerous bodily annoyances, wildly erratic hormonal fluctuations, and finally, the baby decided it was time to enter the world.
Now, that you've started to get used to sleep deprivation, near constant wailings for attention and love, and all the helpful family members have left to get on with their lives, you know it's time for you to do the same.
The problem is – how to get all your daily duties done without leaving baby unattended or permanently upright or laying down in a crib or seat? There is a way and it's not too early to start using an infant baby sling.
The next question you may ask is - how safe are they? Well, that depends on which brand you buy. There are dozens of baby slings out on the market today, and not all are made alike.
None of them are meant to be unsafe, but as you browse the different brands, be on the lookout for a few telling characteristics. Safety rating, how much hardware is involved, how comfortable it will be for you and baby, and customer reviews.
There are some alerts out for certain baby slings that have caused some baby deaths. You want to be aware of these brands and probably avoid them until they improve their line. While there are only a few brands that have been tagged an unsafe, you'll want to look for similarities in design on other brands.
Another aspect is hardware. The more hardware there is, i.e., buckles, loops, long fabric flaps, buttons, snaps, etc., the more likely it is that some piece is going to break or perform badly. Another consideration to hardware is the likelihood of you forgetting to fasten something when you're in a hurry. In this case, less is definitely more.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. If you’ve heard of baby slings, and want to know more, then you’ve come to the right place.
