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health-and-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Federal Staffers Propose Safety Measures for Nursing Pillows Following Infant Fatalities"

The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recommended the implementation of federal safety requirements for nursing pillows in order to prevent infant deaths associated with the product. The recommendations include making the pillows firm enough to prevent suffocation, ensuring wide openings to avoid restricting infants' head movements, and prominently displaying warning labels. The CPSC staff cited 154 deaths involving nursing pillows from 2010 to 2022, with most infants dying after being placed to sleep on or with the pillows. The proposed requirements are expected to face opposition from the industry, which has defended the safety of its products.

via NBC News|

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health2 years ago•10 min saved

Critics raise concerns over safety of weighted infant sleepwear

Doctors and safe sleep advocates are warning about the potential dangers of weighted sleepwear for infants. While some companies claim that weighted infant sleepwear can reduce anxiety and have a soothing effect, critics argue that the added weight could make it harder for infants to breathe, pump blood, and move around. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using weighted swaddles and sleep products for infants, citing safety concerns. There are currently no universal standards or research on the safety or efficacy of weighted infant sleepwear. Advocates are calling for the creation of a voluntary standard for wearable infant sleep products, including weighted sleepwear, to ensure the safety of babies.

via NPR|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

Federal warning issued after more infant deaths linked to recalled Boppy loungers.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned parents and caregivers to stop using Boppy Newborn Loungers after two more infants died following a mass recall of the product in 2021. The recalled products made by The Boppy Company include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers, and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. More than 3 million Newborn Loungers were recalled in September 2021 after eight infants died as a result of using the product. The CPSC warned that the loungers posed a risk of suffocation if infants rolled, moved, or were placed on the lounger in a position that obstructed breathing.

via CNN|

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