Parents need better guidance on how to use baby carriers safely, new research concludes

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A Durham University study published in BMJ Paediatrics Open finds that parents lack adequate guidance on safe baby carrier use and calls for a coordinated UK-wide campaign to direct families toward reliable sources before they buy. The research, led by baby sleep experts, emphasizes the need for specialist advice at the point of purchase rather than parents stumbling through online information or retailer claims. The findings underscore growing concern about the risks associated with improper carrier use and suggest that better coordination between health professionals, retailers, and public health authorities could reduce potential harm to infants.