The doctors say that Moses baskets may be a potential health hazard because their handles are often not long enough to meet in the middle, which makes them more difficult to grip.
A search of the home accident surveillance system, which is part of the Department of Trade and Industry, shows 24 similar reported cases in ten years. The doctors say that taking into account that this database includes only reported cases and monitors only a fraction of UK hospitals, it is reasonable to assume that the real incidence rate may be much higher. They wish to raise awareness of the risks posed to babies.
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