17 babies have died after choking on disposable nappy bags, it has been revealed.
As a result, experts are now calling for a change in the way that all disposable nappy bags are sold, in terms of packaging, appearance and style.
They are suggesting that if the bags were sold on rolls instead of individually they wouldn't be as easily accessible to babies. They've also said that the colours and smells of some of the bags only encourage little hands to grab them.
If they were to change to black bags, it would make them less vibrant and less attractive to babies. There should also be a huge warning on the front of the packaging warning parents and guardians of the dangers of the bags.
According to
The Sun, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, in the UK, has said that asphyxiation is the number one cause of deaths for young babies. 17 deaths since 2001 have been due to the disposable nappy bags.
Sheila Merrill, of RoSPA said:
"Nappy sacks are innocuous looking things, and parents don't necessarily associate them with the same risks posed by ordinary plastic bags.
Nappy sacks are flimsy, tactile and can be appealing to a baby who is starting to explore the world.
n some of the instances we know of, babies have been able to grab a nappy sack and put it in their mouth, leading to suffocating or choking.
It is so easy for a loose nappy sack to blow on to a baby's face resulting in suffocation."
Be mindful of where you store them and keep them out of reach of children.
