Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1M popular sound machines due to shock hazard with power adapter
Hatch has recalled nearly one million of its Rest 1st generation sound machines sold in America and Canada after consumers reported a potential shock hazard with the power adapter.
Baby gear company defends social media post about 'smashing' gender stereotypes after angry parents react
Baby gear company Stokke drew backlash from parents who lashed out at the company on Instagram after they posted about breaking gender stereotypes with babies.
Jool Baby recalls more than 63K Nova Baby infant swings due to suffocation risk
More than 63,000 Jool Baby Nova Baby Infant Swings are being recalled because of the risk of suffocation and safety violations, regulators said.
Over 85,000 TOMY highchairs recalled over possible loose bolts that pose a fall risk for children
TOMY, a manufacturer of children’s products, has initiated a recall of 85,000 high chairs after a consumer report deemed them unsafe.
Parents struggle to afford basic baby needs as diaper prices continue to rise
Diaper prices have been steadily increasing since the pandemic began, putting American families in a tough spot as the average price for a pack has risen nearly $5 in four years.
Federal commission finalizes ban of inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission finalized bans on inclined infant sleepers and crib bumpers, prohibiting them from being sold or imported for sale in the U.S.
Philips recalls nearly 13K baby monitors for risk related to overheating batteries
Philips put over 12,800 Philips Avent digital video baby monitors under recall in response to a possible burn hazard. Parents should avoid further use of the affected devices, the CPSC said.
Babies R Us returns with new flagship store featuring stroller test track
The company’s new flagship Babies R Us store will reintroduce the brand to consumers and lure in shoppers with its physical presence at the American Dream mall in New Jersey.
Abbott Labs under criminal investigation over baby formula shortage: Report
The Department of Justice announced an investigation into Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plant which was at center of a nationwide formula shortage in 2022.
Recalled Fisher-Price sleeper now linked to roughly 100 deaths, CPSC says
Fisher-Price and the CPSC “reannounced” a recall of Rock ‘n Play Sleepers on Monday, saying that eight fatalities have occurred after the initial recall announcement.
Mockingbird recalls nearly 150,000 single-to-double strollers due to fall hazard
Mockingbird has announced a recall of its Single-to-Double Strollers after receiving reports that cracks could form in the frame, posing a fall risk to children.
Baby formula shortage stretches into eighth month
While stocking rates of baby formula have slowly been improving, certain supply is still struggling to rebound.
Inflation complications: Parents struggle to afford baby supplies, nonprofits stepping up to help
The recent inflation surge has hit the baby supplies industry, and families are struggling, but nonprofits are stepping in to help.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott is recalling several of its ready-to-feed baby formula products due to a bottle defect that could result in the product being spoiled.
Michigan Abbott plant restarts production of Similac baby formula
The United States' largest producer of baby formula, Abbott Nutrition, announced that it will restart production of Similac formula at its Michigan plant.
Biden administration attempts to diversify US baby formula market amid shortage
The FDA announced on Wednesday their continued efforts to diversify the baby formula market by allowing foreign manufacturers to continue to export formula to the U.S.
FDA says 696,000 cans of Australian baby formula will be available this summer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that more than half a million cans of baby formula from Bellamy's Organic, an Australian baby food brand, will become available this summer.
Baby formula shortage: Abbott to import formula from Spain this summer
Abbott Laboratories announced Tuesday it will begin importing baby formula from a manufacturing facility in Spain to the U.S. to ease domestic shortages.
Breast milk banks struggle to meet demand as baby formula shortage sparks increase in orders
Breast milk banks face a surge in demand as an alternative to baby formula. A supply chain backlog has made it hard to get bottles and caps to suppliers on time.
Baby formula out-of-stock rate increased to over 73% nationwide by end of May
The out-of-stock rate for baby formula continues to rise as companies, including Abbott Nutrition, work to get the critical product in the hands of parents across the nation.