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New Legislation Aims to Prohibit Sale of Weighted Sleep Aids for Infants Amid Safety Concerns

Washington, D.C. – In a unified stride toward child safety, federal lawmakers have stepped forward with a proposal aimed at prohibiting the sale of weighted infant sleep products. This legislative move, underpinned by growing concerns over the risks these products pose to babies, seeks to amend the existing Consumer Product Safety Act. The bill, if enacted, would define and ban the manufacture and sale of any sleep product for infants up to one year old …

Weighted Infant Sleepwear Safety Concerns Spark Advocacy and Calls for Investigation

Stamford, Connecticut – Weighted infant sleepwear has stirred up concerns among parents, consumer advocates, pediatricians, and others following the controversy surrounding the recently banned Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play. According to an InvestigateTV analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission data and documents, at least eight babies have died while using weighted sleepers, swaddles, and sleep sacks. Critics argue that the committee responsible for establishing voluntary safety standards for baby sleepwear, under the CPSC’s jurisdiction, is …

Major Retailers Remove Weighted Sleepwear for Infants Due to Safety Concerns

Atlanta, Georgia – Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have recently taken action by removing a controversial weighted sleepwear product from their shelves. This decision comes after multiple warnings about the potential dangers of these products, particularly in relation to infant safety. Medical experts have raised concerns about the use of weighted products on infants, citing risks of reduced oxygen saturation levels and potential harm to the developing brain or even death. The Consumer …