Infant sleep positioners may cause suffocation.

Manufacturers of infant sleep positioners claim that the use of these devices keep sleeping babies on their backs, reducing the risk of sudden death syndrome (SIDS). However, both the FDA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission say they are unaware of scientific studies supporting these claims, and have issued a warning that they can cause suffocation.

PositiveTip: Never put pillows, infant sleep positioners, comforters, or quilts under a baby or in a crib. Simply lay them on their backs.

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning about the suffocation risk of baby slings for small infants.

Parents of infants younger than 4 months need to take extra care to control the head and neck movements of their babies, especially when carrying them in baby slings. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CSPC) has issued a warning urging parents to make sure they can see their infants face at all times to prevent suffocation when using sling-style carriers. 

PositiveTip: Parents and caregivers using baby slings must be vigilant to frequently check that the baby can breathe easily to avoid suffocation.