Baby Pillows Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

What’s the Problem?

Pillow-like infant products, including nursing pillows, infant loungers and support cushions, have been linked to serious risk of suffocation, entrapment, and wrongful death. In 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned parents against using nursing pillows for sleep after investigating infant deaths possibly tied to pillow products.
The Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in 2021 following reports of multiple infant deaths attributed to suffocation risks in rollover or face-down positions.

Latest Baby Pillows Updates

• September 23, 2021 – Boppy issues voluntary recall of over 3 million newborn lounger pillow products after eight infant deaths tied to suffocation risk [2]
• 2023 – CPSC and Boppy jointly urge consumers to stop using recalled lounge pillows as two additional infant deaths are reported post-recall [3]
• October 2024 – CPSC adopts a new mandatory safety standard for nursing pillows and related infant support cushions to address suffocation, entrapment, and fall hazards [1]

Recall & Product Statistics

• Recall product: Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, Boppy Preferred, and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Lounger models
• Total units recalled: over 3 million worldwide
• Reported fatalities: eight infant deaths between December 2015 and June 2020 linked to recalled products
• Post-recall deaths: two additional infants died after use of recalled loungers
• New safety standard effective April 2025: nursing pillows must meet design, firmness, and labeling requirements

Regulatory & Safety Context

Sleep safety guidelines from pediatric experts maintain that infants should sleep on a firm, flat surface with no soft objects like pillows, bumpers, or padding. The 2021 CPSC warning reinforced that pillows risk suffocation when used unattended or during sleep.

The new federal safety rule for nursing pillows and infant support cushions (16 CFR 1242) mandates design standards aimed at preventing hazard conditions, including entrapment, suffocation, and falls.

Injuries & Risks

Use of dangerous baby pillows has been associated with:

• Suffocation due to rollover or obstructed airway
• Entrapment of head, limbs, or torso in covers or pillow contours
• Fatal outcomes classified as sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) or positional asphyxia
• Emotional trauma, medical monitoring, or intervention costs for surviving infants

Do You Qualify for a Baby Pillows Lawsuit?

• Your infant used a Boppy newborn lounger, nursing pillow, or pillow-like product now tied to a recall or safety warning
• Your child suffered injury, near-suffocation, or died under circumstances consistent with product risk
• You sought medical evaluation, hospital care, or monitoring resulting in expenses
• You can provide purchase proof, product photos, packaging, recall data, or related documentation

Evidence Required

• Medical records, autopsy or pathology reports, hospital notes
• Proof of purchase or transaction history
• Photographs of the product, labels, and condition at time of use or incident
• Witness statements, incident reports, or caregiver accounts
• Recall notices or warnings confirming product inclusion in safety alerts

Damages You Can Recover

• Medical and hospital expenses, diagnostic testing, follow-up care
• Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)
• Lost income or support from the child’s future prospects
• Pain, suffering, and emotional distress for family and caregivers
• Punitive damages if misconduct or negligence is proved

Statute of Limitations

The time limit to bring a lawsuit varies by jurisdiction, often ranging from one to three years after injury or discovery of harm. In wrongful death cases, specific deadlines may apply. Because infant deaths and injuries may only become associated with a product after investigation, prompt legal attention is crucial.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I check if my baby pillow is recalled? – Compare model, label, and manufacturing identifiers against recall and safety advisory lists.
• What if my child has no confirmed diagnosis? – Claims may still proceed if medical evaluation or monitoring shows plausible risk exposure.
• Should I preserve the product? – Take photographs, do not dispose until instructed, and secure any remaining evidence.
• Are class actions expected? – Yes, especially for high-volume defective infant products like pillows and lounges.
• Will attorneys take the case on contingency? – Many product liability law firms operate on contingency, requiring no upfront fees.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2021/CPSC-Warns-Parents-Not-to-Use-Nursing-Pillows-for-Sleep-Agency-Is-Investigating-Infant-Deaths-that-May-Be-Associated-with-Pillow-Like-Products
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Over-3-Million-Original-Newborn-Loungers-Boppy-Preferred-Newborn-Loungers-and-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-After-8-Infant-Deaths-Suffocation-Risk
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2023/CPSC-and-The-Boppy-Company-Urge-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Recalled-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-and-Urge-Online-Marketplaces-to-Stop-Selling-the-Recalled-Product-Two-Additional-Infant-Deaths-Reported-Shortly-After-2021-Recall