Navigating the journey of parenthood, you're no stranger to a mix of emotions — joy, anticipation, and, of course, a dash of worry, especially concerning your newborn's safety and well-being.

As parents, our priority is to ensure our babies have the safest, most comfortable surroundings. Among the myriad baby products on the market today, the Newborn Lounger continues to stand out as a popular choice, known for its convenience and unique design.

However, if you're a current owner of Boppy Newborn Lounger, it's crucial to be informed about a significant development regarding its use. The Boppy Company has recalled the Newborn Lounger due to safety concerns, and if you've purchased one, we strongly recommend you reach out to them for a recall refund and cease the product use.

However, if you opt to keep using your Boppy Newborn Lounger (one variant is the Boppy Elephant Pillow), please remember it should not be used as a sleep device for your baby. It's essential to prioritize safe use practices to ensure your baby's well-being.

After all, our little ones' safety is paramount, and being well-informed is a significant part of providing the best care for them.

The Newborn Lounger is a pillow-like product designed to cradle infants at a gentle incline when they're awake. It's structured with higher edges and an indented middle, allowing your baby to sit or lie safely without rolling off.

However, this product isn't designed for infants to sleep or nap in, and it must always be used under the watchful eyes of a caregiver.

Here are some critical safety guidelines for using the Boppy Newborn Lounger:

#1 Always Supervise Your Baby: The Boppy Newborn Lounger should only be used under adult supervision. Never leave your baby unattended on the lounger.

#2 Avoid Using for Sleep: The Boppy Newborn Lounger is not designed for sleep or naps. If your baby falls asleep in the lounger, promptly move them to a safe sleep surface like a crib, bassinet, or play yard, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

#3 Proper Positioning: Ensure that your baby is positioned correctly in the lounger - in the center and not too close to the edges. Always keep an eye on your baby's movement while they are in the lounger.

#4 Safe Surface: Place the lounger on a stable, flat surface where it won't tip over or fall. It should never be placed on an elevated surface, such as a table or bed, to prevent falls.

#5 No Soft Items Around: The area around the lounger should be clear of blankets, pillows, and toys to avoid any risk of suffocation.

#6 Not for Shared Spaces: The lounger shouldn't be used in shared sleeping areas, cribs, playpens, or bassinets, due to the potential risk of suffocation.

In September 2021, the Boppy Company recalled approximately 3.3 million Boppy Newborn Loungers due to instances of infant suffocation. These unfortunate incidents typically occurred when infants rolled or moved into a position that obstructed their breathing.

Following this, in June 2022, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) implemented the Infant Sleep Products Rule. This mandates that all new infant sleep products must have a sleep surface angle of 10 degrees or less and comply with at least one existing standard for sleep products such as bassinets, cradles, play yards, or cribs.