On 29 October 2026, the CPSC (the US Consumer Product Safety Commission) announced a recall of more than 25,000 PILLANI nursing pillows because they don’t meet the mandatory safety standard for nursing pillows.
What happened?
According to the CPSC, the pillows’ design can obstruct a baby’s breathing, which creates a suffocation risk. The reassuring part: no injuries have been reported so far. 🌿
- Product: a U-shaped nursing pillow with a smaller pillow attached on top and an adjustable waist strap.
- Model: NP4351, batch numbers 202604, 202605 or 202606, printed with the brand name on the attached label.
- Colours: several prints – cloud and stars, wild animal, leaf and feather – plus solid colours such as pink, light blue, grey and beige.
- Where and when: Amazon (US), April to September 2026, for about $30–40.
What does it mean for parents?
A nursing pillow is a feeding helper: it lifts your baby to the right height and saves your back and arms. It is not a place to sleep. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and the CPSC have long advised that babies should never sleep on a nursing pillow and should never be left on one unattended. Once your little one dozes off, move them onto their back in an empty cot. Our guide to safe sleep explains more.
What you can do
- Check the label: look for PILLANI, model NP4351 and batches 202604–202606.
- Stop using it: if it matches, put it away right now.
- Contact the seller: PILLANI offers a full refund. You’ll be asked for a photo of the pillow and given disposal instructions (via the recall page on pill-ani.com).
- Don’t resell or pass it on: that would only move the risk to another baby.
Choosing new feeding or sleep gear? Have a look at our product guides. One quick label check and you’re done. 💛
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 29.10.2026
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