3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Within just weeks, three different baby loungers sold on Amazon have been pulled from the market for violating federal safety standards. The recalls cite suffocation, entrapment, and fall hazards—serious risks that could lead to injury or even death.

If you’ve purchased one of these loungers, you may feel shocked or even guilty. But here’s the most important thing to know: this isn’t your fault. Parents bought these products in good faith, believing they were safe. What matters now is taking quick action to protect your little one.

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Recall #1: LXDHSTRA loungers and banned crib bumpers

For a tired parent, a cushy lounger can look like a dream—until the safety risks come to light.

Units affected: about 360
Recall date: September 18, 2025
Remedy: Full refund

LXDHSTRA baby loungers fail multiple federal safety standards:

• Too-low sides that can’t safely contain an infant.
• Overly padded sleeping surface, which increases suffocation risk.
• Wide foot openings, creating entrapment and fall hazards.
• No secure stand, raising risks if used on elevated surfaces.

To make matters worse, these loungers were sold with crib bumpers, which are banned under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act because they can block an infant’s breathing.

What to do: Stop using immediately. Remove the foam pad, cut the cover in half, and dispose of both. Contact the seller through Amazon for a refund.

Recall #2: Jocute loungers still being sold despite safety violations

It’s easy to understand why this product caught parents’ eyes, promising convenience, until experts flagged the hazards.

Units affected: about 40,000
Warning date: September 18, 2025
Remedy: None offered

Jocute loungers have the same violations: too-low sides, unsafe padding, wide openings, and no stable base. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns these create an unsafe sleep environment that could cause serious injury or death.

Even more concerning—these loungers are still available online.

What to do: CPSC urges parents to destroy them: remove the padding, cut the cover, and throw both away so no one else can use it.

Recall #3: Pomona-sold loungers and refunds after destruction

A seemingly simple way to rest your baby can turn stressful when safety standards aren’t met.

Units affected: about 20,000
Sold between: January 2024–April 2025
Remedy: Refund (with proof of destruction)

Marketed as “safe and comfy” for newborns and toddlers, these Pomona-sold loungers were found to violate the mandatory Infant Sleep Products standard in the same ways as the other two.

 What to do:

• Stop using it immediately.
• Destroy at home—remove the pad, cut the sides, and take a photo of the destroyed item.
• Email the photo to Pomona (the seller) to receive a full refund.

Why baby loungers pose serious risks

At first glance, these loungers look like cozy, practical spots for babies. But design flaws make them dangerous:

• Soft, padded surfaces can block an infant’s airway if they roll or turn their face.
• Low sides and wide openings allow babies to slip, become trapped, or fall.
• No stable base means the product can tip if placed on a couch, bed, or table.

The CPSC and American Academy of Pediatrics both stress these safe sleep basics for infants:

• Always place babies on a firm, flat surface for sleep.
• Use a crib, bassinet, or play yard—never a lounger, couch, or adult bed.
• Keep the sleep space bare: no bumpers, pillows, blankets, or stuffed animals.
• Place infants on their backs for every sleep, including naps.

What parents should do now

If you own one of these loungers, here are the steps experts recommend: 

• Stop using it immediately— do not place your baby in the product again.
• Destroy as instructed to ensure no one else can reuse it.
  • Remove the padding.
  • Cut the cover or sides in half.
  • Dispose of all pieces securely.
• Request a refund if the company offers one (LXDHSTRA and Pomona do; Jocute does not).
• Report unsafe products to SaferProducts.gov to help protect other families.

The bigger picture: Recalls and Amazon’s responsibility

This is just the latest in a series of Amazon baby product recalls. Despite federal bans and mandatory standards, unsafe items continue to slip through—and families are left holding the risk.

That’s why experts recommend:

• Always checking CPSC recalls before using a new baby product.
• Sticking with trusted brands that comply with AAP infant sleep safety guidelines.
• Sharing recall news with other parents so dangerous items are removed from homes faster.

Parenting is hard enough without worrying that something you bought in good faith could be unsafe. Staying informed, acting quickly on recalls, and leaning on each other for support helps keep our babies safe.

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For every parent who just wants their baby safe

It’s overwhelming to realise that products marketed as “safe” for babies can actually put them at risk. But you are not to blame. By staying alert to recalls, following safe sleep basics, and supporting each other as parents, we create a safer world for our little ones. Because at the end of the day, protecting our babies comes down to knowledge, vigilance, and community. 

If your baby is safe in a crib or bassinet tonight because you read this, that’s what matters.

Sources:

1. CPSC. “Safe Sleep – Cribs and Infant Products.”
2. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2022. “Evidence Base for 2022 Updated Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment to Reduce the Risk of Sleep-Related Infant Deaths.”
3. CPSC. 2022. “Crib Bumpers Business Guidance.”