Safety Concerns Surrounding Weighted Infant Sleepwear

SOURCE www.npr.org
Amazon, Walmart, and Target have stopped selling weighted infant sleepwear due to safety concerns raised by regulators and medical experts. Senator Blumenthal is calling for an investigation into two top companies. Critics argue that weighted sleepwear could harm babies' developing bodies and impede their ability to breathe. Little scientific research exists on the safety of these products, with conflicting reports on potential hazards. Retailers like Amazon and Babylist have confirmed they no longer sell these products.

Key Points

  • Regulators and medical experts raise concerns over the safety of weighted infant sleepwear
  • Critics argue that these products may pose risks to babies' health and safety
  • Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have stopped selling weighted infant sleepwear
  • Calls for investigation into top companies like Dreamland Baby and Nested Bean over safety claims
  • Conflicting reports on the safety of weighted infant sleep products

Cons

  • Weighted infant sleepwear may harm babies' developing bodies and impede their ability to breathe
  • Insufficient scientific research on the safety of weighted infant sleep products