Amazon, Target and other retailers pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety fears

Amazon, Walmart, and Target have recently discontinued sales of weighted infant sleepwear following safety concerns raised by federal regulators and medical experts. These products, such as swaddles and sleep sacks with added weights, have been scrutinized for potentially endangering babies by impeding their movement and breathing. The American Academy of Pediatrics and other safety advocates have criticized the availability of these products without proven safety assurances. Additionally, Senator Richard Blumenthal has urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate companies like Dreamland Baby and Nested Bean for potentially misleading safety claims. While these companies defend their products as safe and beneficial for infant sleep, citing millions of sales without reported incidents, critics demand more rigorous testing. Research into the safety of these products remains limited, with some studies suggesting that heavier weights could pose risks to infants. The debate continues as stakeholders await more conclusive evidence on the safety and efficacy of weighted sleepwear for infants.

Source: NPR