The coroner said there appeared to be “no advice that breastfeeding hands-free a young baby is unsafe due to the risk of suffocation”, and called for industry standards promoting the safe use of slings.
The parents of a seven-week-old child who died after he suffocated in a baby sling are campaigning for stricter safety standards around their use.
Parents of seven-week-old who suffocated in baby sling plead for stricter safety standards 01:06.
“Our product safety laws demand that manufacturers make sure their products are safe and clear instructions are included on how to use them safely.
If products are found to be unsafe, the Office for Product Safety and Standards has the power to take enforcement action.”.
