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Publication #8406
Reference
DL(2025)04
Name
Amended national advice in relation to feeding a baby in a baby sling/baby carrier
Categories
Scottish Government
DL (CEL, HDL, MEL)
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS
Scotland
Health Boards
National Advice
Infant Feeding
Safe Infant Feeding
Infant Feeding and Baby Slings/Baby Carriers
Baby Slings
Baby Carriers
Description
Following on from the recent tragic incident in England where a baby sadly died after being fed in a baby carrier, this letter advises on the action taken in Scotland as a result of this. The coroner in the case raised concerns over the lack of advice for parents using baby slings/carriers and infant feeding.
Contact Name
Carolyn Wilson
Contact Email
Contact Address
Created
2025-03-20 09:00:00
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