Amazon, Target and other retailers pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety fears

Amazon, Target, Walmart, and other retailers have removed weighted infant sleepwear from their stores due to safety concerns highlighted by federal regulators and medical experts. These products are under scrutiny for potentially endangering babies by hindering their movement and breathing. Critics, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, argue that there is insufficient evidence proving the safety of these products.

Senator Richard Blumenthal has called for a federal investigation into the leading manufacturers of these products, Dreamland Baby and Nested Bean, accusing them of deceptive marketing practices. Despite the controversy, the manufacturers defend their products, citing their long-standing presence in the market and lack of direct evidence linking their products to infant harm. However, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has noted concerns, including reports of infant deaths associated with weighted sleepwear.