![]() ![]() In this ruling, the CPSC pointed out that at least 254 incidents, including 21 fatalities, have been reported between January 2019 and December 2020, relating to infant sleep products. However, the CPSC reminds parents against letting their babies sleep in any of these products, saying that a flat, bare surface dedicated to the baby is the safest place for them to sleep. This new rule doesn’t apply to products not marketed for sleeping, such as car seats and swings. This ruling will take effect on June 23, 2022. In light of the infant deaths relating to inclined sleepers, rockers, and similar baby products, the CPSC finalized a rule requiring all infant sleep products to only have 10 degrees or less sleep surface angles. *ASTM means American Society for Testing and Materials CPSC Safety Ruling (3)Īccording to the safety warning, babies should be removed immediately from the product and transferred to a firm, flat surface if they fall asleep. This Safe Start website also contains information about the latest ASTM-approved* safety warnings for the rockers, including a suffocation hazard warning against unsupervised use or sleeping. The page includes a link to the CPSC safety alert. Instead, in the safety alert, Fisher-Price encourages parents to visit their Safe Start website for safety information, tips, and safety videos. However, the online listing for these rockers on Mattel’s shop doesn’t show any safety warning against putting your baby to sleep in these baby gear as of press time. Unlike the equally dangerous Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play inclined sleeper recalled in 2019 for links in at least 30 infant deaths, the convertible rockers mentioned above aren’t marketed for sleeping.(2) This convertible product can also be used for stationary seating using the fold-out kickstand. Then, these rockers convert into toddler rocking chairs for older babies. These vibrating rockers are designed to soothe babies and also include a removable toy bar for playing. The products are also sold on Mattel’s online store. These rockers are made by Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel. The jointly issued safety alert states that these rockers should never be used for sleep and that babies should never be left unsupervised or unrestrained in these products.Īccording to the safety alert, the brand has sold over 14 million rockers worldwide since the 1990s. Fisher-Price Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers.On June 14, 2022, Fisher-Price and the CPSC alerted consumers to the reports of at least 13 infant deaths linked to the following rockers from 2009 to 2021: (1) Parents are also warned against letting their babies sleep in the rockers.īut is that safety warning really enough? What is the government doing to reduce the risks of infant deaths in inclined sleepers, rockers, swings, soothers, loungers, and similar baby products? Can newborns use these rockers when supervised?įind answers to these questions below. ![]() Instead, they issued a safety warning to remind parents against using these rockers for unsupervised babies. ![]()
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