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Which? Finds 35 Unsafe Baby Sleeping Bags on Major Marketplaces, Calls for Legal Duty

The watchdog says hazardous designs with hoods or missing arm holes breach safety standards, risking suffocation.

Overview

  • Listings were found on Amazon, eBay, Etsy and ManoMano, with several resembling items previously recalled by the OPSS.
  • Which? reports some flagged products were removed after contact, yet many similar items remained available days later.
  • Examples included a teddy bear‑style blanket without arm holes and sack‑style bags that could cover a baby’s face.
  • Amazon and eBay said they require compliance with laws and policies and that violating listings are removed when identified.
  • Which? urges parents to avoid bags with hoods or excess material, choose designs with arm holes, and steer clear of multipurpose items not tailored to safety standards.