Baby self-feeding pillow
Soft pillow grey in colour, the product can detach from the center for the purpose of placing around an infant’s neck, there is a mesh net at one end for the purpose of holding a bottle in place without the assistance of the care giver. The products is sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Hazard
- The pillow is placed around the baby’s neck, the bottle is held in position by a piece of elastic or a pouch and the baby is positioned on its back to feed itself without the assistance of a caregiver holding the bottle and controlling the feed. In this situation, the baby will not be able to control the flow of milk and the milk will continue to flow even if the baby is not swallowing. This can lead to choking. Choking can be silent and a baby will not have the dexterity or cognitive behaviour to otherwise raise the alarm.
- Origin
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
What is this? A baby self-feeding pillow is a cushion that lets a baby drink from a bottle without help. It holds the bottle in place with elastic or a pouch.
What's happening? The pillow can let milk flow too fast. The baby may choke because they cannot stop the flow or call for help.
Does this affect me? This risk is for babies who use self-feeding pillows in Ireland.
What should I do? Stop using the pillow right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for safe feeding advice.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The pillow is placed around the baby’s neck, the bottle is held in position by a piece of elastic or a pouch and the baby is positioned on its back to feed itself without the assistance of a caregiver holding the bottle and controlling the feed. In this situation, the baby will not be able to control the flow of milk and the milk will continue to flow even if the baby is not swallowing. This can lead to choking. Choking can be silent and a baby will not have the dexterity or cognitive behaviour to otherwise raise the alarm. · Origin: Unknown
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