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Infant Suffocation Raises Concerns Over Unsafe Sleep Environments

Brand Name

Disney Baby

Manufacturer

Cudlie Accessories LLC

Model Name

Princesses & Fairies

Product Description

2 PIECE BABY BLANKET AND HEAD REST BLANKET IS 30" X 36"

Case Details

On November 6, 2023, a 7-day-old infant was placed to sleep in a bassinet, swaddled on her back. The baby had a neck pillow, a receiving blanket under her head, a stuffed animal, and multiple soft bedding items surrounding her. When the mother woke at 10 a.m., she found her baby unresponsive on her back. The parents called 911, and the baby was transported to the Emergency Department, where she was pronounced deceased.

This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of soft bedding and sleep accessories in infant sleep environments, which have been linked to numerous suffocation-related deaths.

Injury Brief

Despite widespread warnings from pediatric experts and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), soft bedding, pillows, and headrests continue to pose a serious suffocation risk to infants.

Common Risk Factors in This Case:

  • Neck pillows and headrests can restrict airflow and cause suffocation if used outside of their intended purpose.
  • Blankets and stuffed animals increase the risk of accidental smothering in young infants.
  • Swaddled infants may not be able to move their heads away from hazards like pillows and bedding.

Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CPSC recommend that infants should always sleep:

  • On a firm, flat surface (such as a crib or bassinet).
  • Without pillows, blankets, or stuffed animals.
  • Without sleep positioners or headrests, unless specifically prescribed for medical reasons.
Retailers

The Disney Baby blanket and headrest set may be available through major retailers, including:

If you own this product, do not use it in an infant’s sleep space. Instead, follow safe sleep guidelines to protect your baby.

Liability

The Disney Baby blanket and headrest set was manufactured by Cudlie Accessories LLC, which issued a response stating:

  • The headrest was designed for use in car seats, not cribs or bassinets.
  • The product’s packaging contained warnings against improper use in a sleep environment.
  • The company denies responsibility, arguing that improper use—not product defect—led to this tragedy.
While the manufacturer claims the product was not at fault, companies still have a duty to ensure consumers clearly understand product safety risks. The lack of stronger warnings or explicit labeling may have contributed to misuse of the product in a hazardous sleep environment.

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