From the Department of What on Earth Were They Thinking? Consumer Reports snares baby slings and cosleeping sleepers in its new list of five products not to buy for your baby, seemingly based on accidents caused by misuse, irresponsible parenting and faulty products. Say what? Last time we checked, nobody recommends ditching car seats because parents might actually drive someplace and get into a traffic accident. What gives?
Truth be told, just about anything is unsafe if engaged in irresponsibly, in excess or improper use. Oddly enough, Consumer Reports states right up front that these are, in fact, the primary factors behind the majority of accidents associated with these products.
Read more about Consumer Reports’ mis-step (plus links for safe slinging and safe cosleeping) at Super Eco.
Find local babywearing resources on our Attachment Parenting page.
