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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC July 17, 2026

Animal Shape Breathable Baby Antihead Shape Pillow Baby sleep Positioner Prevent Flat Head Anti Roll

Grey pillow shaped like an elephant.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Animal Shape Breathable Baby Antihead Shape Pillow Baby sleep Positioner Prevent Flat Head Anti Roll
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Suffocation
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The product may lead to suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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This alert was reported 57 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
July 18, 2026 July 31, 2026

What is this? This is a soft pillow shaped like an animal. It is sold to help babies sleep and stop their heads from getting flat.

What's happening? The pillow can be dangerous for babies under one year old. It may block their breathing while they sleep.

Does this affect me? If you have a baby under one year old in the UK, this product could be unsafe for them.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for safe sleep advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Suffocation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, which have been associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The product may lead to suffocation when used in a sleep space for babies. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 17, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099467

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What is this product recall alert about?
Animal Shape Breathable Baby Antihead Shape Pillow Baby sleep Positioner Prevent Flat Head Anti Roll. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Suffocation · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Pillows and soft toys are advised not to be placed in the sleep space for babies under the age of one year as their presence increases the risk of overheating and airway...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 17, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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