Parents are being urged to refrain from using recalled Boppy loungers after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced two more tragic infant fatalities linked to these products. Originally recalled in September 2021 after eight infant deaths were reported, the Boppy Company has found that these loungers continue to resurface on resale platforms, raising severe safety concerns.
The CPSC emphasizes that infants can suffocate if they roll or are placed on the lounger in a way that obstructs their breathing, or if they accidentally roll off onto unsafe surfaces like adult pillows or soft bedding. Robert T. Morrison, acting chair of the CPSC, stated, “These incidents are heart-wrenching. Pillow-like products, including loungers, pose a suffocation risk for infants during sleep. Since infants spend much of their time sleeping, often in products not designed for sleep, the risks associated with Boppy loungers are simply too high.”
Despite the cessation of sales, thousands of recalled loungers are still available on platforms like Facebook Marketplace. The CPSC has made numerous requests for the removal of these listings, averaging about a thousand requests per month to Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
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To Summarize:
The CPSC has reissued a warning regarding the safety of Boppy loungers following two additional infant deaths. Parents should not only avoid using these products but also be cautious of listings on resale platforms. For safer conception alternatives and resources, explore the MakeAMom community and its offerings, as well as valuable insights from other trusted sources.