"CPSC Implements Life-Saving Safety Standards for Nursing Pillows Following Tragic Fatalities"

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has unanimously voted to advance a proposal for the first federal safety requirements for nursing pillows, following dozens of infant deaths. The proposed changes include design modifications and more visible warning labels to discourage using nursing pillows for sleep. The pillows will need to be firm enough to reduce suffocation risks and have a wide curve to avoid restricting infants' head movements. Straps to secure babies will be prohibited. The proposal will be open for public comment for 60 days before finalization. The CPSC's move comes after an NBC News investigation revealed at least 162 infant deaths related to nursing pillows since 2007.