Two common baby products were recalled over the past week. Nap Nanny, a baby recliner found in stores across the country, was recalled by the CPSC for having suffocation, entrapment, and fall hazards, while pacifiers by Karino, found in stores in California, were cited for posing a choking hazard. Parents who use either of these baby products should stop using them immediately.
The portable baby recliners by Nap Nanny were recalled after 22 reports, including one child bruised, and a death of a four-month-old. 30,000 products for two versions (First and Second Generation Nap Nanny recliners) are recalled, as they both post similar risks. The portable recliner comes with a three-point harness to keep the child contained, but the baby can escape easily and will risk falling, suffocation, and entrapment. These last two risks are greater when the recliner is placed in a crib or playpen, although the seat should not be placed in either.
Parents using either version of the product should stop immediately. For clarification, First Generation Nap Nanny recliners do not have D-rings, while Second Generation models do. Those with First Generation recliners can contact the company for an $80 coupon to purchase a non-recalled product. Those with Second generation recliners should go online for instructions and warnings regarding the use of the product.
The Karino pacifiers, on the other hand, are a choking hazard for any child using them. 45,000 pacifiers by the company were recalled, as they do not meet general safety standards. More specifically, the nipple separates from the base easily and the handle is too long. Parents who live in California who purchased Karino pacifiers – no model is specified – should stop using these immediately and find a pacifier for their child that has not been recalled.
