Parents Should Not Have Their Infants Sleep On Head-Shaping Pillows, FDA Warns
Executive Summary
The US FDA says the safety and efficacy of pillows to correct the shape of an infant’s head have not been demonstrated. The devices could pose a risk of serious harm to the infant, including death.
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