Rock 'n Play Sleepers Recalled After 100 Infant Deaths
All models of Rock 'n Play sleepers have been recalled due to approximately 100 infant deaths, highlighting the ongoing issue of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The Consumer Product Safety Commission received reports of 1,108 incidents, including 73 infant deaths, related to infant inclined sleep products from 2005 to 2019.
SIDS remains the leading cause of death for U.S. infants aged 1 month to 1 year. Since 1994, SIDS rates have decreased by almost 50%, but the risk persists, particularly in certain populations. To mitigate this risk, Congress passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act, banning the sale of crib bumpers and inclined sleepers effective November 12, 2022.
The Tulsa County website recommends specific measures to protect infants from SIDS. These include placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, keeping soft bedding and toys out of the crib, ensuring a smoke-free environment, and avoiding overheating. The website's Maternal Child Outreach program educates on SIDS awareness and emphasizes these safe sleep strategies.
The recall of Rock 'n Play sleepers serves as a reminder of the persistent threat of SIDS. Parents and caregivers are urged to review sleep environments for infants and follow safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS.
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