Urgent warning regarding Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play following 10 infant deaths
On April 5, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) along with Mattel’s children’s toy company Fisher-Price, warned consumers about the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play due to reports of death when infants roll over in the product.
According to medical literature, infants typically begin rollover behaviors at 3 months. The CPSC is aware of 10 infant deaths in the Rock ‘n Play that have occurred since 2015, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, while unrestrained. All 10 infants were 3 months or older.
Because deaths continue to occur, CPSC is recommending consumers stop use of the product by three months of age, or as soon as an infant exhibits rollover capabilities. CPSC has previously warned consumers to use restraints in infant inclined sleep products.
Fisher-Price warns consumers to stop using the product when infants can roll over; but the reported deaths show that some consumers are still using the product when infants are capable of rolling and without using the three-point harness restraint.
CPSC and Fisher-Price remind consumers to create a safe sleep environment for infants, whether using a crib, bassinet, play yard, or inclined sleeper: Never add blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, or other items to the environment and always place infants to sleep on their backs.
The latest death was reported last month, said Patty Davis, a spokeswoman with CPSC. ~ Per CNN
~ Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
