Infantino slings are commonly sold almost anywhere baby goods are sold.
More than 1 million
Infantino slings were recalled this morning after 3 infants have died due to suffocating.
Here's where I sound a little obnoxious: a few people recommended
the Infantino slings to me along the way, usually because they were so affordable.
It looks a lot like
the infantino Sling Rider, but the design avoids the problem a lot of parents have with that one (the sides of the sling closing over the baby's face).
The Infantino Sling Rider.
«You know babies died in those,» one woman told me breathlessly, mistaking my woven wrap for
an Infantino Sling Rider, which was recalled following a slew of infant deaths in 2010.
3 of those babies died in
the Infantino Sling Rider, which was recalled in 2010.
Not exact matches
The recall of 1 million
Infantino baby
slings following three infant suffocation deaths may have some parents questioning whether baby - wearing is safe.
API Comments on Baby
Sling Safety The recall of 1 million
Infantino baby
slings following three infant suffocation deaths may have some parents questioning whether baby - wearing is safe.
Slings Still Have Place for Parents Despite Recall «My thought when I heard Wednesday that Infantino was recalling more than 1 million baby slings because of concerns about suffocation: Why didn't they do this earlier?&
Slings Still Have Place for Parents Despite Recall «My thought when I heard Wednesday that
Infantino was recalling more than 1 million baby
slings because of concerns about suffocation: Why didn't they do this earlier?&
slings because of concerns about suffocation: Why didn't they do this earlier?»
The
infantino, ring
sling, and mei tai are collecting dust.
I went to Target and purchased the first one I saw (the only one they had, in fact)- the
Infantino infant
sling.
Two models by
Infantino have been recalled a few years ago because of three infant deaths and experienced babywearers everywhere will still advise against using the pouch
slings that are still on the market.
Stiffer and more supportive than a
sling, the
Infantino Infinity can also be used to turn a shopping cart or regular kitchen chair into an infant seat, which was really helpful when visiting.
CPSC advises consumers to immediately stop using these
slings for infants younger than four months of age due to a risk of suffocation and contact
Infantino for a free replacement product.
It's always important to make sure that you're not choosing a recalled carrier, like the
Infantino bag
sling, which I see a lot at garage sales and on Craigslist.
The
Infantino baby
sling is an all - cotton option for parents who want to free their hands while they care for and comfort their small children.
I also thought a lot of the reports on the dangers of
slings were exaggerated, or could be blamed on user error until I saw this devastating video of a mother who lost her infant as she was smothered in the
Infantino.
But some of the
slings I tested, including the
Infantino «Wendy Bellissimo» were awkward and seemed uncomfortable for my baby.
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers were warning parents about the recall of the
Infantino baby
sling, which was the alleged cause of a baby's death in Pennsylvania.
On Wednesday,
Infantino, a leader in baby - goods, recalled their «SlingRider» and «Wendy Bellissimo» infant
slings in the United States and in Canada.