Amazon has ceased sales of several baby pillows following a warning issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) regarding significant safety risks associated with these products. The affected items include the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and the Goose Baby Pillow, which have been linked to potential suffocation hazards for infants.
On December 24, 2023, the OPSS alerted consumers about the dangers posed by these pillows, specifically noting the risks of overheating and airway obstruction in babies. Such conditions have been correlated with an increased risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In light of these findings, the OPSS emphasized that pillows and soft toys should not be placed in the sleeping environment of infants under one year old.
Regulatory Non-Compliance and Immediate Removal
The OPSS report indicated that the identified products fail to meet the requirements set forth by the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The National Health Service (NHS) further advises parents against using any soft bedding items that could obstruct a baby’s breathing or contribute to overheating.
As a precautionary measure, Amazon has removed both the Baby Pillow with Patting Function and the Goose Baby Pillow from its platform. Customers who purchased these items have been urged to discontinue their use immediately and to contact the seller for further assistance.
The OPSS has also released a broader safety alert concerning baby sleep pillows designed for infants under 12 months, highlighting that such products have been linked to fatalities both in the UK and internationally. The alert underscores the primary risks associated with these pillows: suffocation from soft materials covering an infant’s mouth and nose, and overheating due to the baby sinking into the soft material.
The affected products are identified by the following Amazon listing numbers: the Baby Pillow with Patting Function is listed as B0DPMQXGN8, while the Goose Baby Pillow can be found under B0DLWC5ML8 and B0DLWFJXX3.
Amazon has been contacted for comments regarding the issue and the measures being taken to ensure customer safety. As the situation develops, parents are encouraged to stay informed about safe sleep practices for their infants.
