Health Canada warns Canadians of safety risks linked to baby nests and loungers
Standard priority
What you should do
- 1If you have one of the products listed below, you should immediately stop using it.
- 2In addition, this is a reminder that:Baby nests/loungers are not safe for sleep as they may pose a suffocation risk.
- 3Babies should never be left unattended in baby nests/loungers, nor should the nests/loungers be placed inside another product, such as a crib, cradle, bassinet or playpen.
- 4Baby nests/loungers should never be placed on standard beds, water beds, air mattresses, couches, futons or armchairs.
- 5Placing a baby nest/lounger on these soft and uneven surfaces can further increase the suffocation risk.
The issue
Product safety
Affected product
A baby nest/lounger is a small, portable infant bed that has soft, padded sides. Many are advertised as multi-functional products that can be used as a sleep surface, changing mat and tummy time mat.
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
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