baby slings appear to be the hip way of carting little tots around these days. i don't have any kiddos, so to say this is a preferred method of transportation is not something i can claim. but i do see lots of wall street and hippie moms alike walking about town with their small cargo in such slings. it seems to be the trend.
however, quite sadly, certain baby slings (such as the Infatino SlingRider) are under fire and recall as they have been associated with, and allegedly the cause of, several cases of baby deaths. as has been reported here by CNN.
In a statement issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing and rapidly suffocating a baby within a minute or two.
that's about how long it takes for baby mama to walk from her mini van to the front entrance of the grocery store.
oh, but if it makes you feel any better,
Infantino issued a recall Wednesday of two baby slings, the "SlingRider" and the "Wendy Bellissimo," offering customers replacement slings.
yeah, cuz i'm so sure that's what these grieving parents really want. a new sling. because maybe once they're done burying their child, they will want to strap their next baby in their brand new "replacement sling."
seriously??
dont' buy this:
2 comments:
LOL! YOu are so funny Marcy, yeah I always think that about companies whenever they recall anything...and then tell you they will give you a replacement. You know, if your shit is so defective that people die, or get fingers chopped off, etc. etc. I just want my damn $$$ back from you. Not another of your products! And speaking of infantino-I really swear that back when I had Gavin (3 yrs. ago) this same exact sling was recalled at Target. Get a clue peeps. I love my sling (it's a Moby wrap) for precisely the reason that is has no buckles or straps, or zippers, or crap that can rip and break. It's just a super long ass piece of fabric taht you contort around you (it's very easy after you watch the tutorial 20 or 30 times) and but mr. babyman inside. They love it! When it's your time-do a wrap, just choose wisely! Thank you for today's tidbit :)
Ohhhhh I SO should have mentioned the Moby wrap as a post script because I have hear amazing things about it. AND even watched a demo streaking online. Wow, if you have mastered it then KUDDOS! Cuz that looks like a full time job in itself! Just figuring out what to put where! But it looks sooo snuggly and cozy for mom and her teeny tot! And to Infantino.....not only to I want my $$ back but I want my BABY back. Thanks, but no thanks ... love you :) (you, Angie...not Infantino)
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