The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a Safety Alert today warning parents to avoid baby sleeping bags with hoods or without arm holes, as babies can suffocate, overheat or die in them. Nearly 50 have been recalled since 2023, but there are still some available to buy online.
Sleep bags should be well-fitted, so that the baby can’t wriggle down inside. And sleep bags with hoods or head coverings should be avoided.
Families should be advised to stop using these immediately.