Product Safety Report: Animal-Shaped Baby Sleep Pillow sold via Wish (2610-0087)
Product Safety Report for Animal-Shaped Baby Sleep Pillow presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Summary
Product: Animal-Shaped Baby Sleep Pillow
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish).
Product information
| Type | Childcare articles and children’s equipment - Baby Sleeping Pillows |
|---|---|
| Wish ID | 684a4ddf5129c8579955dc81 |
| Wish listing name | Infant Comforting Pillow Toy Helps Baby Sleep |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | White baby sleep pillow. The product is marketed as a baby sleeping pillow and as suitable for use from birth to 12 months. The product comes with an electronic warming device in the ‘hand’ of the pillow and a compatible remote control is supplied. |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
OPSS has recently published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleep Pillows, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: Product Safety Alert: Baby Sleep Pillows (PSA8) - GOV.UK
Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be found on the NHS website at the following link: Baby safer sleep advice - Best Start in Life - NHS
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (Wish).
If you own this product, stop using it and keep it away from children. Contact the seller for a refund or replacement.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2610-0087
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards