Every parent wants their baby to sleep safely, but some popular products could put infants in danger. Experts say now’s the time for parents to stay alert, as federal safety agencies face unprecedented changes and major staffing and budget cuts. Consumer Reports reveals an important warning about risky products still being sold.
From banned drop-side cribs and crib bumper pads to deadly inclined sleepers, baby sleep products have a long history of recalls by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Parents count on the CPSC to set safety standards, get dangerous products like inclined sleepers and padded crib bumpers off the market, and hold companies accountable for wrongdoing. But with recent proposals to eliminate the agency, there’s concern that important safety issues will slip throu