Heartbreaking news: 8 infant deaths from 2015 to 2020 due to Boppy newborn loungers
US staff reporter:
Boppy newborn loungers are sold approximately 3.3 millions which is recalled after the death of 8 infants.
Boppy newborn loungers are sold nationwide over 3.3 million pieces including top retailers Walmart , Target, Amazon and Pottery barn kids.
The US consumer product safety commission (CPSC) and the Boppy company recalled 3.3 million loungers after the death of 8 infants reported from December 2015 to June 2020. This is reported that the infant deaths are being connected with Boppy loungers.
The risk of death due to Boppy newborn loungers are proved and this kind of situation is too much heartbreaking.
American Consumer product safety commission (CPSC) reported that those Boppy pillows are too risky for newborn babies. A press release from CPSC: “Loungers and pillow like products are not safe for infants during sleep due to the risk of severe suffocation. In general infants sleep so much of the time — even in products not intended for sleep — and since suffocation can happen so quickly, those Boppy lounger products are too risky to remain on the market.”
Boppy company is too much concern about babies safety issues and they will do everything to confirm safety of the babies. They also educating the parents, caregivers and public about the mandatory instructions to follow strictly and guide People the importance of warnings related with Boppy newborn loungers and risks associated due to unsafe sleep practice of infants.
Boppy company statement : “The lounger was not marketed as an infant sleep product and includes warnings against unsupervised use.”
Available version of Boppy newborn loungers in market:
1. Boppy newborn loungers.
2. Boppy Original Newborn Loungers.
3. Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers.
4. Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers.
Over 3.3 million loungers marketed and sold from 2004 to 2021 in US marketplace. Those products average price between $30 and $44 at retailers shop in all over united states including:
– Pottery Barn Kids
– Target TGT, 0.77%
– Walmart WMT, 0.23%
– Amazon AMZN, 1.29%
Including Canada, Boppy company also sold around 35,000 pieces.
Advise and Warning to stop use Boppy Loungers for babies:
The US CPSC warn public to immediate stop usage of the Boppy loungers. Consumers can contact the Boppy company for an immediate refund request at this number (+1) 800-416-1355 .
For online request, go to https://www.boppy.com and click on he button “Recall & Safety Alert” for further information in details.
In United States, over 1000 infants suffocates during sleep in each year.Moreover, 3500 sleep related infant deaths in every year in all over USA.
Recommended sleep style of babies:
1. Sleep on a firm, flat surface
2. Back on a fitted covered sheet
3. NO SOFT BEDDING IN THE SLEEP AREA AND KEPT THOSE OUT OF THE SLEEP AREA.
– NO PILLOWS
– NO BLANKET
– NO BUMPER PADS
– NO STUFFED ANIMALS
