baby carrier safety

How do you know for sure if your baby carrier is safe? Where do you find out about baby carrier safety? Baby carrier safety is a topic that's been in the news this year. Certain baby carriers have caused injury and death, and that makes every parent skittish and fearful.

You have celebrities endorsing baby carriers, manufacturers pumping the benefits of their carriers, and stores that paint a pretty picture about the baby carriers they are selling. Is it all disinformation, or are there some carriers that are better than others?

There are three things you can look for to determine whether a baby carrier safety rating is bogus or true.

Materials. Fabric and stitching is a big factor for baby carrier safety. You want breathable fabrics. If the fabric doesn't breath, you and your baby are trapped. Yes, heavier fabric will keep baby warm, but you don't want her, or you, to suffocate. If you need more warmth, blankets and warm clothing will do nicely.

You don't want too much fabric. Certain baby carriers and slings boast long swaths of fabric to swaddle baby. Problem is that this extra fabric can pose a risk of burying baby, or in the case of fabric being tied around you, it can come loose and baby can come tumbling down.

And you want durable fabrics. Again, if the fabric can't hold up, gets frayed, or is just generally too iffy, the carrier could slip or tear, and again with the baby tumbling down.

You also want high quality stitching for the same reasons you want durable fabric. You'll likely use your baby carrier or sling a lot. The stitching has to hold up to baby's growing weight and multiple washings.

Over the past decade or so, there are have been baby sling carrier brands popping up all over the place. Babies are big business. From medical necessities, baby clothing, furniture, and accessories to baby food, diapers, diaper changing gear, baby travel, baby carrier slings and carriages, there's a ton of ways for companies to make money off you and your babies.

One of the newest inventions is the baby sling carriers. These are likely revolutionized concept from some very old ideas, like tribal papooses and packs that our ancestors used. The point of these is to be able to have your baby close to you without them actually getting in the way of your daily activities.

They truly are a heaven-sent idea for most baby mommies and daddies, and more and more people swear by their ease and practicality. You even see celebrities, like Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Gwen Stefani, and Brooke Shields wearing and raving about their favorite brands.

Question is – Are they safe?

As with most products that are for sale, it depends on the brand. Since there are so many brands on the market, and more popping up all the time, you have to look at each brand and evaluate all the elements involved with each particular style.