A POPULAR baby toy has been urgently removed from Amazon over fears that it could present a chocking hazard or cause serious injury.
The Office for Product Safety & Standards said parents should stop using the MiniDream Tummy Time Activity Pillow for Babies immediately.
Therounded pillows, which resemble a travel pillow, are designed to support babies when lying on their front by providing support for their arms and shoulders.
MiniDream’s model comes with four detachable , including a soft plush bunny, a star-shaped silicone teether, a crescent moon and a mirror.
The toys on the reversible pillow are attached via small fabric loops.
However, the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) found that the loops were big enough for a child’s finger to fit in – raising fears of serious finger injuries.
More seriously, the product also comes in plastic packaging thicker than is legally allowed, meaning it could be a serious choking risk to a baby.
The OPSS found that the product, which is made in China, presented a ‘serious’ risk of ‘entrapment’.
The OPSS’ s report said: “The product presents a risk of entrapment, as the pillow, pillowcase and detachable moon toy include fabric loops sewn into the side of one of the seams.
“The loops are large enough that a young child could easily insert their finger into them and twist, causing injuries.
“Additionally, the plastic packaging bag has a thickness lower than the minimum permissible, presenting an asphyxiation hazard.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.”;
The product retailed for £21.99 but is no longer listed on Amazon’s website following its .
OPSS instructed those who have purchased the toy to stop using the product immediately, and to seek a refund from the point of purchase.
Other recent product recalls
While the laws around toys are stringent, products still make it to market that present a danger to children.
The Nail Art Studio kit, by the brand Girls Creator, is a nail art set that includes nail varnish, a battery-operated nail dryer and a range of nail accessories.
However, a warning was issued .
Another recent example was the Joycat Baby Float, sold on.
The blue and yellow sea-themed swim seat, intended for, was blocked from entering the country at the border.
The float was branded a safety risk after .
The report also raised concerns that the float’s colours do not provide enough contrast with the water, making it harder to spot in an emergency.
