Amazon has ceased the sale of specific baby pillows following urgent safety warnings regarding the risk of suffocation for infants. The decision came after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an alert on December 24, 2023, concerning the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and the Goose Baby Pillow. These products were identified as potentially hazardous due to their association with overheating and airway obstruction, both of which can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
The OPSS report emphasized that these pillows do not comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. It specifically cautioned against placing pillows and soft toys in the sleep environments of infants under the age of one. The organization has reiterated that such items can obstruct a baby’s breathing, leading to serious safety concerns.
In light of these findings, the NHS advises parents to avoid using pillows, loose bedding, and cot bumpers that may cover an infant’s mouth or nose or contribute to overheating. The recent safety alert from the OPSS has expanded to cover all baby sleep pillows intended for infants under twelve months, highlighting the dangers associated with their use.
The Baby Pillow with Patting Function listed in the government report has the identification number B0DPMQXGN8, while the Goose Baby Pillow is identified by the numbers B0DLWC5ML8 and B0DLWFJXX3. Customers who purchased these items have been instructed to cease their use immediately and to contact the seller for further assistance.
Since the alert, both products have been removed from Amazon’s online marketplace. The OPSS’s warning reflects a growing concern regarding the safety of baby sleep products and their potential links to child fatalities, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. As a precaution, parents are encouraged to stay informed about the latest safety guidelines to ensure a secure sleeping environment for their infants.
Amazon has been contacted for further comments regarding the safety measures it will implement moving forward.
