Kids II Rocking Sleeper Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kids2, Inc. recalled all Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, sold earlier as Kids II Rocking Sleepers, after infant deaths. The recall began April 26, 2019, and Kids2 reannounced it January 9, 2023.

About 694,000 Rocking Sleepers, sold under the Ingenuity, Bright Starts, DreamComfort and Disney Baby names, are covered. Infants could roll unrestrained on the inclined, padded surface from their back to their stomach or side and suffocate.

Fifteen infant deaths have been reported. Parents who own a Rocking Sleeper should stop using it immediately and contact Kids2 for a refund. The recall remains open on Kids2’s current recall list.

Latest Kids2 Rocking Sleeper Recall Updates

January 9, 2023: CPSC and Kids2 Reannounce the Recall

The CPSC and Kids2 reannounced the recall of about 694,000 Kids2 Rocking Sleepers on January 9, 2023 [1]. Four more infant deaths had been reported since 2019, bringing the total to 15.

Kids2 said it could not confirm the circumstances of some reports, or that the product involved was actually a Rocking Sleeper. The refund remedy stayed the same.

June 14, 2022: CPSC and Kids2 Warn About a Death in a Kids2 Rocker

The CPSC and Kids2 warned consumers on June 14, 2022, about a 2019 infant death in a Kids2 Bright Starts Rocker [2]. That Rocker is a separate product line from the Rocking Sleeper.

Kids2 had sold more than 1.8 million Rockers worldwide since 2012. The agency and the company said Rockers, gliders, soothers and swings should never be used for infant sleep.

May 16, 2022: President Biden Signs the Safe Sleep for Babies Act

President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law on May 16, 2022. The law made any inclined infant sleeper steeper than 10 degrees a banned hazardous product [3].

The ban took effect November 12, 2022, 180 days after the law was signed. It applies to inclined sleepers whenever they were made or sold, so previously manufactured sleepers already on shelves are covered too.

April 26, 2019: Kids II Recalls All Rocking Sleeper Models

Kids II, now Kids2, recalled all models of its Rocking Sleepers on April 26, 2019, after five infant deaths were reported [4]. The company had sold the sleepers nationwide since March 2012.

The sleepers sold for about $40 to $80. The Consumer Product Safety Commission assigned recall number 19-112. It told consumers to stop using them and contact Kids II for a refund.

Which Kids II Rocking Sleepers Are Affected?

Every Kids2 (formerly Kids II) Rocking Sleeper model is covered, about 38 models in all under style numbers 10081-60635. Each is identified by the style number printed on the product label:

• Ingenuity Rocking Sleepers: the Rock And Dream Sleeper Lucy, the Moonlight Rocking Sleeper, and the Rock N’ Soothe Sleeper
• Also Ingenuity: the Smartrock Poweradapt Sleeper Cambridge and the Dream Comfort Automatic Rocking Sleeper Braden
• Bright Starts Rocking Sleepers: the Playtime To Bedtime Rocking Sleeper and the Toucan Tango Rocking Sleeper
• Also Bright Starts: the Jungle Bursts, Jungle Blooms, Jungle Garden, and Evening Safari styles
• DreamComfort and Automatic Rock ‘N Soothe Sleepers: the Whitley, Addington, Anders, Nolan, Cuddle Lamb, Moxley, and Flora the Unicorn styles
• The Taggies Snuggle Me Sleeper Nestling Vine (style 60130) and the Disney Baby/Bright Starts Bows & Butterflies Sleeper Minnie Mouse (style 60328)

All cloth component parts of those models are covered too. Owners can match their sleeper against the CPSC and Kids2 recall notices.

Why Were the Kids II Rocking Sleepers Recalled?

The Kids2 Rocking Sleepers were recalled because an unrestrained infant could shift position on the inclined, padded sleep surface and suffocate.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kids2 described that hazard separately from the reported deaths. A described design hazard is not the same as a finding that the design caused a specific death.

The recall fits into a wider federal push on inclined infant sleep products. Congress passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The Consumer Product Safety Commission later moved to codify the same ban in federal regulations.

The law’s exact timeline and incline limit are covered in Latest Updates above. So is how it applies to sleepers made or sold before the ban.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kids2 have reported a total of 15 infant deaths in the Rocking Sleepers. That count covers reports made since the product’s 2012 introduction.

Eleven deaths were reported before the January 2023 reannouncement, including the five deaths reported at the original 2019 recall, and four more were reported after it.

For some reports, Kids2 could not confirm the exact circumstances, including whether the product was in fact a Rocking Sleeper.

These figures reflect what was reported to the agency and the company. They are not evidence that every reported death was caused solely by the sleeper’s design.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone with a recalled Kids2 or Kids II Rocking Sleeper at home should take the following steps right away to stay safe:

1. Stop using the Rocking Sleeper immediately, even if your child appears to sleep well in it.
2. Check the style number on the product label against the recalled models listed above or on the CPSC’s recall notices.
3. Contact Kids2 toll-free at 866-869-7954, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.kids2.com and click “Recalls,” to arrange a refund.
4. Do not resell, donate, or give away a recalled sleeper; federal law makes it illegal to resell a recalled product.
5. Report any incident involving a Rocking Sleeper, or another product, to the Consumer Product Safety Commission at SaferProducts.gov.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

A related Kids2 product, the Bright Starts Rocker, has drawn a separate warning rather than a formal recall. It is a distinct item from the Sleeper covered on this page.

Regulators disclosed a 2019 infant death in the Rocker in 2022, three years after it happened, in a warning separate from the Sleeper recall covered above.

The agency repeated its caution against using Rockers for infant sleep, first given in the June 2022 warning above. It also added that infants should never be left unsupervised or unrestrained in them.

Legal Options

No case naming Kids2 or Kids II over the Rocking Sleeper has reached the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending-MDL list [5].

Several law firms are gathering information from families of children hurt by, or who died after using, a Kids2 Rocking Sleeper. None has announced a filed complaint yet.

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Some families believe a Rocking Sleeper played a role in an infant’s injury or death. They may want an individual legal review of the facts.

Filing Deadlines

Anyone considering a legal claim over a Rocking Sleeper faces a filing deadline set by state law, not by the recall itself. That deadline depends on where the family lives, and on when the injury, death, or diagnosis occurred.

Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the underlying facts are strong, so a family weighing legal options should check with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a CPSC Hotline for Reporting a Rocking Sleeper Incident?

Yes, the CPSC operates a Hotline at 800-638-2772 for reports about a Rocking Sleeper or any other consumer product. That number is separate from the refund line Kids2 provides for this specific recall.

Who Made the Kids2 Rocking Sleeper, and Where?

Kids2, Inc., based in Atlanta, Georgia, imported and sold the Rocking Sleeper in the United States. It was formerly known as Kids II, Inc. The recalled sleepers themselves were manufactured in China before reaching store shelves.

Have Any Other Kids2 Products Been Flagged for Safety Concerns?

Other Kids2 products have been flagged for safety concerns too. The Kids2 Bright Starts Rocker was tied to a 2019 death disclosed in 2022, though it was never recalled outright. Kids2 fields Rocker questions at 1-800-230-8190, separate from the Sleeper recall’s own contact line.

Are Inclined Baby Sleepers Banned in the United States Now?

Inclined baby sleepers are now banned nationwide. The CPSC published its proposed rule codifying that ban, under Docket No. 2022-0025, in the Federal Register on July 26, 2022, months before the ban itself took effect.

What Does “Reannounced” Mean for the Kids2 Rocking Sleeper Recall?

“Reannounced” means the Kids2 Rocking Sleeper recall was restated and updated rather than opened as a brand-new case. CPSC Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric issued a public statement alongside the January 2023 reannouncement. He urged caregivers to stop using the sleepers at once.

What Is the Kids2 Rocking Sleeper Recall Number?

The Kids2 Rocking Sleeper recall carries two numbers. Number 19-112 covers the original 2019 recall, and number 23-089 covers the January 2023 reannouncement. Anyone contacting Kids2 or the CPSC about a specific sleeper can reference either number.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Kids2-Reannounces-Recall-of-694-000-Rocking-Sleepers-Four-Additional-Deaths-After-Recall
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2022/CPSC-and-Kids2-Warn-Consumers-About-Death-in-a-Kids2-Rocker-Advise-Rockers-Should-Never-Be-Used-for-Sleep
3. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/07/26/2022-15904/ban-of-inclined-sleepers-for-infants
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Kids-II-Recalls-All-Rocking-Sleepers-Due-to-Reports-of-Deaths
5. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0