First generation Nap Nanny products have been recalled by Baby Matters and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. One death has been attributed to a Nap Nanny, though the product was being used incorrectly. If you have a first generation Nap Nanny, the company is offering $ 80 off the purchase of a new product.
What the Nap Nanny is used for
The Baby Matters Nap Nanny is a foam product intended to help restless and fussy babies sleep. Intended to re-create the position of a auto seat, the Nap Nanny has a three-point harness. The harness is what is at issue in this recall — when used incorrectly, the harness does not hold the baby in place. First-generation Nap Nanny products don’t have a D-ring to hold the Velcro harnesses in place. The recall is only for the first generation products, though you will find concerns with second-generation products as well.
What to do if you have the Nap Nanny
If you do have a Nap Nanny, your reaction to the recall depends on which product you have. If you purchased your Nap Nanny between January 2009 and July 2010, you most likely have a first-generation product. Call Baby Matters at 888-240-4282 to get a coupon for 61 percent off the purchase price of a new Nap Nanny. If your Nap Nanny has D-rings, you need to view the video on the Baby Matters website before using it again.
Questions about the effectiveness of the CPSC
A long line of baby product recalls this year consists of this Nap Nanny. Drop side cribs and pacifiers have also been recalled for safety hazards just this year. In 2008, Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which asked for standards to be set for baby gear. Thus far, baby walkers and bath seats have been subjected to standards. You will find plans for standards for anything else, including cribs. The CPSC has not much staff or funding, but lots of responsibility.
cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10309.html
usatoday.com/news/health/2010-07-21-safestuff22_st_N.htm
napnanny.com/recall
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