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Catherine Furze

Cheap baby carriers could put tots at risk, shock new report finds

Ten out of 11 baby carriers bought on online marketplaces would fail British safety tests, a shocking new report has found.

Consumer champion Which? bought the baby slings and carriers on Amazon, Ebay and Aliexpress, and found ripped seams, slipping straps and suffocation risks when they were put through their paces.

The carriers all cost under £30, compared to the typical cost of more than £100 at major retailers, sparking fears that hard-up p arents-to-be might be tempted to save money and buy a substandard sling for their baby.

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