Mbeleko Safety Tips

Please take the time to read these safety tips;
it may save your baby from serious injury.

Having your baby in an Mbeleko sling is no substitute for common sense and responsible parenting! Please pay attention to your baby at all times.

Your baby is not strapped in - little hands reach out and explore and wiggly children are very apt at getting out of any position. Please use your Mbeleko only with a cooperative child.

It is a good idea to practice before you start using your Mbeleko. Try it with teddy bear or a sack of potatoes the first few times.

Until you are comfortable with your sling always keep one hand on your baby for safety.

Hold onto your baby whenever bending over or moving quickly, you don't want them falling out.

Take care when moving through doorways or around corners, your baby's head and limbs can extend beyond your body.

Swap positions regularly, it is a good idea to change positions regularly so as to exercise both yours and baby's joints equally and to avoid strain and pain.

Our fabrics are not flame retardant, take great care if you are around hot beverages or stovetops whilst wearing baby in an Mbeleko. We suggest that you only cook whilst your baby is in the back carry position. Please take great care.

Keep your tail out of the harms way, tails may get caught in doors or similar. It can be a good idea to tuck your tail into the sling when busy.

Keep dangerous items out of hands reach or don't stand to close to benches or shelves, this is especially true if in the kitchen or supermarket.

An Mbeleko sling is not a replacement for a car seat in a motor vehicle; doing so may result in serious injury to your child.

Do not carry your baby in an Mbeleko sling whilst doing strenuous exercise.

Do not put anything other than your baby in your Mbeleko, they may cause injury to your baby. Most of our slings have a pocket for small items like your keys or wallet.

Before each use check your Mbeleko is in good condition, worn or frayed seams and fabrics compromise the integrity of your Mbeleko sling. Please discontinue use under such circumstances.