Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Baby Sleeper Lawsuit | 2025 Latest Updates

Latest Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Lawsuit Updates

March 2025 – Lawsuits continue to be filed against Fisher-Price and Mattel over the Rock 'n Play Sleeper, which has been linked to over 100 infant deaths. Plaintiffs allege the company sold a dangerously defective product and failed to issue adequate warnings, even after initial recalls [1].

January 28, 2025 – Families affected by the Rock 'n Play Sleeper tragedy can seek compensation through an official settlement program now accepting claims for wrongful death and injury. Full details, including how to file, are available on the official settlement site.

CPSC Reports and Statistics

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received at least 1,108 incident reports related to inclined baby sleepers, including 73 infant deaths.

The CPSC commissioned an independent study by Dr. Erin Mannen, Ph.D., from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, which confirmed that:

• No inclined sleep surface is safe for an infant to sleep on
• An incline greater than 10 degrees increases the risk of suffocation, positional asphyxia, and airway obstruction
• Soft or plush materials further elevate the danger

Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Injuries & Side Effects

Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play and other inclined sleepers have been associated with numerous severe injuries and fatal conditions in infants.

• Suffocation: Infants can roll and press their faces against the padded surface
• Positional asphyxiation: Babies' heads can slump forward into a chin-to-chest position, restricting airways
• Plagiocephaly: Flat head syndrome from prolonged pressure
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Unexpected death of apparently healthy babies
• Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID): Death of an infant that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly
• Torticollis: Twisted neck syndrome from positioning

Do You Qualify for a Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Lawsuit?

You may qualify for a Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play lawsuit if:

• Your child used the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper
• The sleeper was purchased between September 2009 and April 2019
• Your child experienced serious side effects including suffocation, asphyxiation, or death
• The injuries required medical treatment or hospitalization
• You can provide medical documentation linking your child's injuries to the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper

Evidence Required for a Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Lawsuit

To successfully pursue a claim, you will need:

• Medical records documenting your child's injuries
• Proof of Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper ownership
• Record of when the sleeper was purchased
• Documentation of any medical treatments, hospital stays, or follow-up care

Damages You Can Recover

Compensation in Rock 'n Play lawsuits may include:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Lost wages from time taken to care for your injured child
• Pain and suffering damages
• Funeral expenses in wrongful death cases
• Punitive damages against Fisher-Price and Mattel

Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Recall Information

Many of these recalls followed reports of infant fatalities and injuries, highlighting the widespread dangers of inclined sleeping surfaces.

Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock ’n Glide Soother Recall:

June 3, 2021 - Fisher-Price recalled its 4-in-1 Rock ’n Glide Soother after at least four babies died when they were placed on their backs and later found on their stomachs. The fatalities included a 4-month-old from Missouri, a 2-month-old from Nevada, a 2-month-old from Michigan, and an 11-week-old from Oklahoma City.

Delta Inclined Sleeper Recall:

January 30, 2020 - Delta Enterprise Corp. issued safety alerts for about 5,900 incline sleeper products sold by mass merchandisers nationwide under at least 5 brand names over concerns the sleepers were defectively designed and pose a suffocation risk to babies.

Disney Baby Minnie Mouse Incline Sleeper Recall:

January 30, 2020 - Delta Enterprise Corp. recalled nearly 6,000 incline sleepers after similarly designed sleepers were linked to at least 73 infant deaths and thousands of serious injuries.

Beautyrest Beginnings Incline Sleeper Recall:

January 30, 2020 - Beautyrest Beginnings Incline Sleeper with Adjustable Feeding Position for Newborns recalled by Delta Enterprise Corp.

SwaddleMe Sleeper Recall:

January 17, 2020 - SwaddleMe By Your Bed Sleeper recalled by SUMR Brands over suffocation risk.

This is not a comprehensive list of inclined sleeper recalls. If your child was injured in a different brand of inclined infant sleep products, you may be eligible to take legal action. Contact our lawyers today to discuss your legal options.

June 27, 2019 – Fisher-Price issued a nationwide recall for an inclined sleeper accessory that was included with certain Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards due to concerns the sleeper may pose a serious health risk to infants placed inside.