Tips for Safe Babywearing

You may have heard some warnings in the news lately about the dangers of baby slings. What you may not be hearing is that there's one brand of sling in particular that causes problems: the bag-style sling. When wearing a baby in a sling, it's important to be aware of how to position the baby safely. The sling you use should mimic the way you would normally hold your baby in your arms.

For individualized help with babywearing, I encourage everyone to attend the Iowa City Babywearers group. They meet the first Saturday of the month at FairGrounds Coffeehouse. Here are a few other good resources:

These drawings are courtesy of Sleeping Baby:

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And here's a nice video on how to properly position a baby in a ring sling: