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Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B0DZMWYX28
What to do now
The hazard with Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon is suffocation or asphyxiation.
- Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
- Keep it away from babies and young children.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- a baby who seems to struggle to breathe
Get help urgently
- a baby or child who is not breathing or has turned blue — call 999 immediately
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2609-0115). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold via Amazon presenting a serious risk of suffocation.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
OPSS has published a Product Safety Alert for Baby Sleep Pillows, which highlights the risk they may pose to babies: Product Safety Alert (PA8).
Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be accessed on the NHS website at the following link: https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-basics/newborn-and-baby-sleeping-advice-for-parents/safe-sleep-advice-for-babies/
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and keep it out of the reach of children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD notification numbers: 2609-0115
Notifying Authority: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Baby side sleeper wedge with removeable cover. Product dimensions: 37 cm (W) x 42 cm (L) x 9.5 cm (D); Weight: 0.15 kg. Cover material is 100% cotton. Filling material is foam, but no material details provided. The product is marketed as a baby sleeping pillow and suitable for use from 0 to 6 months as stated on packaging, but 6 to 12 months is stated on the product listing.
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Questions
Why has Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon been reported?
The hazard with Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon is suffocation or asphyxiation. Babies cannot move away from something covering their face. Pillows, padded sleeping bags and soft items in the cot are linked to sleep deaths, and that is why many of these products fail UK safety rules.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface. Keep it away from babies and young children.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Baby Side Sleeper Wedge sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
