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Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.
Amazon, Target, and Babylist have announced they will no longer be selling the weighted infant sleep sacks and swaddles, citing safety concerns.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says two companies have refused to address "broad, unverified safety claims about their products."
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Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission say these types of products are not safe for babies.