Two Infant Sleep Products Recalled for Entrapment and Suffocation Risks — Stop Use Now

Not every CPSC recall makes the news. Two infant sleep products were recently flagged for serious safety hazards, and many parents and grandparents may not yet know about them. If you have an infant under 12 months and own either of these products, stop using them now.

Joyful Journeys Baby Lounger

Joyful Journeys Baby Loungers were also recalled for entrapment and fall hazards. These products violate the mandatory safety standard for infant sleep products — a category that has been subject to recurring recalls in recent years as federal safety standards for infant products have been updated and strengthened.

Baby loungers are cushioned, nest-like products that parents often use for daytime rest or supervised lounging. The concern is that some products in this category have been used for unsupervised infant sleep, where positional suffocation and entrapment risks are highest. Recalled products should not be used even under supervision until the CPSC has confirmed the specific remedy.

Why Infant Sleep Recalls Matter

Unsafe infant sleep environments are a leading cause of infant deaths in the U.S. each year. The AAP recommends placing infants on their back, on a firm, flat surface with no soft bedding, in an approved crib or bassinet that meets current federal safety standards. Products that have been recalled do not meet those standards — regardless of how they look or how many other families used them safely.

One important note for grandparents and caregivers: products purchased several years ago may still be in circulation as hand-me-downs, and the original owners may not have received recall notices. If a family member is using an older bedside sleeper or baby lounger, it's worth checking the CPSC database.

Quick Reference

What's Next

Visit CPSC.gov and search for each product by name to find the official recall notice, including unit numbers covered, where the products were sold, and what remedy is being offered. You can also sign up for CPSC recall email alerts at cpsc.gov to receive notices automatically when new recalls are issued. For infant sleep safety guidance, the AAP's Safe Sleep page at healthychildren.org is a reliable resource for Colorado Springs families.