Infantino recalls SlingRider baby slings due to suffocation risk from fabric pressing on infants' noses and mouths, especially in early months when babies can't control their heads.
Slings can pose two different types of suffocation hazards to babies. In the first few months of life, babies cannot control their heads because of weak neck muscles. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking the baby's breathing. Additionally, where a sling keeps the infant in a curled position bending the chin toward the chest, the airways can be restricted, limiting the oxygen supply. The baby will not be able to cry for help and can slowly suffocate.
Infantino is recalling SlingRider baby slings because they can cause suffocation in infants who cannot control their heads. The fabric may block breathing or restrict airways, leading to slow suffocation without the baby being able to cry for help.
In the first few months of life, babies have weak neck muscles and cannot control their heads. The sling's fabric can press against an infant's nose and mouth, blocking breathing. Additionally, if the baby is curled with chin bent toward the chest, airways can be restricted, limiting oxygen supply and causing slow suffocation without the baby being able to cry for help.
Parents and caregivers who own the recalled SlingRider baby slings are affected. Infants under 6 months old are at highest risk due to weak neck muscles.
Look for the 'Infantino' label on the plastic slider of the strap. The product name is 'Infantino SlingRider' or 'Wendy Bellissimo' with item numbers 3937500H7 or 3937501H7, sold exclusively at Babies 'R' Us.
Immediately stop using the recalled SlingRider baby slings as they pose a suffocation risk to infants.
Reach out to Infantino to receive a free replacement product, including a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym.
You will also receive a free Jittery Pals Rattle with your replacement product.
Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided.
Infantino recalls SlingRider baby slings because they can cause suffocation in infants who cannot control their heads due to weak neck muscles. The fabric may block breathing or restrict airways, leading to slow suffocation without the baby being able to cry for help.
Look for the 'Infantino' label on the plastic slider of the strap. The product is sold exclusively at Babies 'R' Us with item numbers 3937500H7 or 3937501H7.
Stop using the recalled SlingRider baby slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, including a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. You will also receive a free Jittery Pals Rattle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Infantino to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 174 — Infantino Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings Hello, I own a Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings that is covered by recall 174 from Infantino. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled slings immediately and contact Infantino to receive a free replacement product, with a choice of a Wrap & Tie infant carrier, or a 2 in 1 Shopping Cart Cover, or a 3 in 1 Grow & Play Activity Gym. A Jittery Pals Rattle will also be provided. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
