EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Baby self-feeding pillow “Baby Self Feeding Pillow Bottle Holder Cushion Bot” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02271/23
Summary
During self-feeding, the baby is not able to control the flow of fluid. The fluid will continue to flow even if the baby is not swallowing. This can/will lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Baby self-feeding pillow
- Name / model
- Baby Self Feeding Pillow Bottle Holder Cushion Bot
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Soft white pillow with a dinosaur pattern, to hold a bottle in place without the assistance of the caregiver. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- During self-feeding, the baby is not able to control the flow of fluid. The fluid will continue to flow even if the baby is not swallowing. This can/will lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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