Sudden Infant Deaths in Inclined Sleepers Persisted Even After Recall

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/generalpediatrics/119980...

Published: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:00 -0500

Researchers investigated Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) in prone sleepers and found that use of these products was associated with a fivefold higher risk of SUID compared to safe sleep environments recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics[1]. During the study period from January 2018 to April 2019, there were 4,363 SUID cases out of a total of 4,900,573 US births[1]. The highest risk was observed in infants aged 4 to 11 months, where the risk was tenfold higher[1]. Inclined sleepers with an angle greater than 10 degrees should never be used for infant sleep due to the risk of suffocation[3]. A safe sleeping environment should include a firm, flat surface with no tilt, no soft clothing, and no sharing of the sleeping surface with adults[1]. Although reclining sleepers were withdrawn from the market in 2019, data continue to point to the need for increased parental awareness of safe sleep practices[3].