Baby products

Advice when buying for your baby online

• Check who you are buying from and where they are based. Is it a reputable seller, company or brand?

• Check if the product is dangerous and has been removed from sale. Visit gov.uk for a list of recalled products.

• Stop using recalled baby products straight away. Return them for a refund.

Hug pillows

It is recommended that pillows should not be used for babies until they are at least 12 months old. This is because babies lose a lot of heat through their heads. If a baby is sleeping on a soft surface that their head can sink into, heat is prevented from escaping and they can get too hot. There is a higher risk of SIDS if a baby overheats.

Sleeping bags

Sleep bags should be well fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside and overheat or suffocate.

The presence of hoods or head coverings can also be dangerous as they can raise a child’s core temperature or obstruct the baby’s airways.

Baby self-feeding pillows

A baby needs their caregiver with them while they are feeding, so they can react if the baby starts gagging or choking. Any product which encourages parents to leave their baby alone to feed with a propped-up bottle should never be used.