Has a baby died in a Boppy lounger?

Has a baby died in a Boppy lounger?

The Boppy Company Newborn Lounger has been tied to at least eight infant deaths where a child was placed on the lounger and found suffocated on their side or on their stomach, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The deaths occurred between December 2015 and June 2020.

How many babies have died in a Boppy?

Update: The Boppy Company recalled 3.3 million of its infant loungers on September 23, 2021 after the Consumer Product Safety Commission linked them to 8 deaths.

Why is it bad for babies to sleep in Boppy?

Do not allow baby to lie face down on a Boppy® Pillow. To prevent positional asphyxia, keep baby’s airway open at all times. For proper breathing when using the pillow for propping, do not allow baby to be curled up in the center of the pillow area or be propped up too high on the pillow.

When should you stop using a Boppy pillow?

Most 4-to-6-month-olds have more stamina, and using the nursing pillow for tummy time is better tolerated. Once your infant is making attempts to creep or crawl, there is no need to use this pillow. For back laying: The curved pillow can provide a snug little nest for your baby to lie in.

How are babies dying from Boppy pillow?

Boppy is recalling its Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers, according to the CPSC. The eight infant deaths reportedly happened after infants were placed on their back, side or stomach and fell asleep on the lounger, according to the CPSC.

Are all Boppy loungers recalled?

The Boppy Company is recalling all models of its popular infant lounger, including all models and colors of the Newborn Lounger, the Preferred Newborn Lounger and the Pottery Barn Lounger. The loungers present a suffocation risk, and it’s been associated with at least eight infant deaths since 2015.

What is positional asphyxia baby?

Babies who experience positional asphyxia cannot breathe because the position of their body blocks their airway. This can occur in several ways: When the mouth and nose are blocked by something covering them.

Should I keep my Boppy lounger?

But last year, the CPSC issued a strict warning about nursing and lounging pillows, reminding parents that babies should never sleep on the pillows. And on its website, Boppy warns, “Use Boppy infant products ONLY supervised awake time.”

What should baby wear after Boppy?

If your baby falls asleep while playing on the Boppy, move them to a baby crib or bassinet immediately for safe sleeping. Never leave a Boppy in a crib while a baby is sleeping, as your baby’s crib should be empty of all blankets, pillows, crib bumpers, and other suffocation risks.

Can I return my Boppy lounger?

Recall Returns You may also call The Boppy Company toll-free at 800-416-1355 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for assistance with your refund. Newborn Lounger returns will not be accepted through the Boppy.com return form below, regardless of purchase date.

Has a baby died in a DockATot?

CR has also tied in-bed sleepers, such as the DockATot and the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest, to at least 12 fatalities. The CPSC has separately tied unregulated ‘flat sleepers’ —such as baby boxes, soft-sided travel beds, and bassinets with no stand —to 11 deaths.

Is SIDS positional asphyxia?

“Positional asphyxia” is a term that was created by some pathologists and used when a SIDS infant was found in the prone sleep position.