Safer Babywearing

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has come out with a warning about certain types of baby slings leading to three infant suffocation deaths last year. I first heard the bad news about the popular "bag slings", or any sling that leads infants into a chin-to-chest position, from Tanja of The Sling Lending Library at the first Healthy Kids and Green Parenting Fair, in November of 2008. Don't miss Tanja at this year's Fair, coming up this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Park Community Center (4851 South Tacoma Way). In addition to having her full array of slings and carriers and sharing tips and tricks for successful babywearing, she's coordinating a babywearing fashion show at 11 a.m. She'll talk more about the dangers of bag slings and show you the correct ways to carry infants in slings, as well as demonstrate the joys of toddler wearing (and maybe even a preschooler or two!). Don't miss the Fair, and all the better if you can make it for the fashion show. Door prize drawings from 11 to noon include a sling, wrap, pouch, and soft structured baby carrier. If you are lucky enough to win, Tanja can show you how to use your prize! Hope to see you all there.