Key takeaways:
- The Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in 2021 after the CPSC received reports of babies’ suffocating in them.
- The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the product and asking online marketplaces to crack down on any attempts to sell the pillows secondhand.
- Parents and caregivers are advised to stop using the Boppy Newborn Lounger immediately and to contact the Boppy Company for a full refund.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a renewed warning about the Boppy Newborn Lounger, a popular baby pillow that was recalled in 2021. The CPSC has linked the pillow to at least 10 infant deaths since 2015.
The Boppy Company recalled over 3 million loungers in 2021 after the CPSC received reports of babies’ suffocating in them. Two more infants died in the months following the 2021 recall, the CPSC said in an announcement reissuing the recall Tuesday.
The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the product and asking online marketplaces, like Facebook, to crack down on any attempts to sell the pillows secondhand on their platforms. The commission also warned that “infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow.”
The Boppy Newborn Lounger was first released in 2013 and quickly became a popular product for parents of newborns. The pillow was designed to provide a comfortable, safe place for babies to sleep and rest. However, the CPSC’s warning has highlighted the potential dangers of the product.
Parents and caregivers are advised to stop using the Boppy Newborn Lounger immediately and to contact the Boppy Company for a full refund. The CPSC also recommends that parents and caregivers use only products that meet the safety standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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