The baby sling gave Alderman and Jimmy’s mother confidence. “In this case, we had our baby close, but not safe,” the father told Sky News.
“Baby slings are marketed as a lifesaver, allowing you to get on with your business while your baby is safe and close to you.”
Rather, an inquiry following Jimmy’s death concluded that the infant was too far down in the sling and that his posture was hazardous. Alderman was unaware of the several risks associated with wearing a baby sling.
He told Sky News that Jimmy’s mother and he had received suggestions to make sure the sling wasn’t too tight. He was unaware.
That a baby may slouch down if the sling was too loose. According to reports, Jimmy dozed off while feeding, with his head resting on his chest.
Alderman told the news site, “He stopped breathing because nothing was covering his face, but the position he was in meant.
