Sling sleep safety

Sling and baby carrier sleep safety: exploring & developing information.

Slings and baby carriers are often used by parents and carers to keep babies close. However, such products can pose a risk to babies if poorly manufactured, poorly fitted, or used incorrectly. This project will analyse the literature to look at what risks are associated with slings and baby carriers, and the motivations that people have for using them. We will survey UK parents to gather information on sling use, knowledge of sling safety, and awareness of guidance/sources of information. We will critically evaluate sources of sling/carrier safety information referenced by parents in the online survey using a standard tool to compare completeness, clarity, consistency and credibility.  Finally, using the information gathered, we will consider how a future campaign might approach the topic of safe sling/carrier use and what messages/approaches could be included.

Timeframe: 18 months

Teddy’s Wish have contributed: £9,724