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Baby Sleep Bags sold on Amazon safety warning over a suffocation risk
Product Safety Report for baby sleep bags presenting a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
Take it out of the cot or pram now, and put your baby to sleep on their back on a firm, flat surface.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Baby Sleep Bags sold on Amazon could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing.
- 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.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- 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
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2312-0024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for baby sleep bags presenting a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
The risk
The sleep bag presents a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death as it has a head covering. This breaches the clause in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781, as it can allow the user to overheat. The presence of the head covering can lead to a rise in a child’s core temperature and has been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The presence of a hood can also obstruct the user’s airways, causing them to suffocate.
Further information on safe sleeping for babies can be found 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 listings have been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2312-0024
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Baby sleep bag for use in a cot. Designed for ages 0-12 months and available in various colours.
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Questions
Why has Baby Sleep Bags sold on Amazon been reported?
Baby Sleep Bags sold on Amazon could block a child’s nose and mouth or restrict breathing. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official 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?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Baby Sleep Bags sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
