Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns

Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns. Photos: Stock/Consumer Product Safety Commission website

Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns

No baby should be allowed to sleep or left unattended in inclined products, including baby rockers, after 13 infant deaths.

Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns

Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns. Photos: Stock/Consumer Product Safety Commission website

At least 13 infants have reportedly died while lying in a Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rocker or Newborn-to-Toddler Rocker.

13 MORE INFANT DEATHS IN FISHER-PRICE BABY ROCKERS

These rockers are also for sale in South Africa. 

According to a report by CNN this shocking statement was made by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and announced by Fisher-Price. 

“Just three years ago, this agency oversaw the recall of the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play after a staggering number of infant deaths. Tragically, we now grieve 13 more infant deaths in Fisher Price Rockers,” CPSC commissioner Rich Trumka Jr. wrote in a statement.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infant rockers are designed to gently swing back and forth, thus providing a soothing, calming motion to relax babies. 

BABY ROCKERS ARE DESIGNED TO RELAX BABIES

Other types of baby products that have an incline include baby bouncers, infant positioners and inclined sleepers, also known as baby nests, docks, pods, loungers, or nappers.

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“Inclined sleepers allow babies to sleep at a 30-degree angle. Infants placed in these products may fall asleep in a chin-to-chest position, which can restrict their airway. They can also roll out of the devices and become trapped under them. Inclined sleepers have been tied to at least 94 deaths.

“With sleep positioners, babies can suffocate after rolling onto their stomachs since they can’t lift their heads. The soft padding can make it difficult to breathe if a baby’s face presses against it.”

American Academy of Pediatrics

NO INCLINED PRODUCT IS SAFE FOR BABY TO SLEEP – ONLY FLAT SURFACE

 Trumka Jr said no inclined product made by Fisher-Price or any other company is safe for infant sleep. Only a firm, flat surface is safe. 

Baby rockers have led to 13 infant deaths, government agency warns
A safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface. Photo: Stock/Canva

“Infants who fall asleep in an inclined or upright position should be moved to a safe sleep environment with a firm, flat surface such as a crib, bassinet or play yard.” 

Agency 

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