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FDA Warning Parents and Caregivers About The Dangers of Infant Neck Floats After 1 Baby Died and Another Hospitalized

Parents and other caregivers are being cautioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) not to use infant neck floats because they may result in fatalities or serious injuries.

On Tuesday, the FDA said that one infant has passed away and another is hospitalized as a result of the usage of the device. In both cases, the baby’s carers were not “directly monitor[ing]” them.

Using the popular inflatable rings for water therapy is not recommended, especially with babies with developmental delays or special needs, such as spina bifida, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1, Down syndrome, or cerebral palsy.

The FDA said, “The use of these products can lead to death or serious injury,” emphasizing that babies with special needs are more likely to have neck injuries.

According to the FDA, an infant’s neck floating increase the risk of drowning and asphyxia.

The neck floats are commonly used in bathtubs, swimming pools, and water therapy. They raise the baby’s head so they may move around in the water. Some companies target parents, guardians, and caretakers of infants “as young as two weeks old or premature babies” while marketing the device to them.

“Be aware that these neck floats have not been evaluated by the FDA, and we are not aware of any demonstrated benefit with the use of neck floats for water therapy interventions,” the agency warned.

Additionally, some marketers claim that the floats might aid in a child’s development of abilities, including increased muscle tone and range of motion. The FDA noted that the “safety and effectiveness” had not yet been proven.
Even though baby neck float-related deaths and injuries are rare, the report wants to make parents aware that they occur.

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