Regulators Issue Warning for Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play after 10 Infant Deaths

Federal safety regulators and Fisher-Price are warning parents about the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper after deaths of ten infants related to the product, but stopped short of issuing a recall.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price say consumers should no longer use the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper after an infant reaches three months old or can roll over. The CPSC is aware of ten infant deaths in the Rock ‘n Play that occurred since 2015, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, while unrestrained. All ten infants were 3 months or older. 

CPSC has previously warned consumers to use restraints in infant inclined sleep products. Fisher-Price warns consumers to stop using the product when infants can roll over, but the reported deaths show that some consumers are still using the product when infants are capable of rolling and without using the three-point harness restraint. Because deaths continue to occur, CPSC is recommending consumers stop use of the product by three months of age, or as soon as an infant exhibits rollover capabilities.  In a statement, CPSC and Fisher-Price reminded consumers to create a safe sleep environment for infants, whether using a crib, bassinet, play yard, or inclined sleeper: Never add blankets, pillows, stuffed toys, or other items to the environment and always place infants to sleep on their backs.