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11 Baby Products found to be unsafe – Do you own one?

By Money Saving Daddy

Unsafe Baby Products

According to CNA, there are 11 baby products that are found to be unsafe by Product safety regulator.

These includes baby carriers, cots and strollers. and to be exact,

  • 6 Baby Carriers
  • 5 Baby Cots
  • 5 Baby Strollers

They were tested by the regulatory agency, and found to be unsafe.

Unsafe Baby Carriers

4 were identified. The other 2 we also do not know what carrier. 

The key safety issues for the carriers were that the fastener broke because it was unable to support the weight of a baby and that there was a lack of instructions for proper usage, which may lead to improper use, "causing injuries and suffocation", 

MINE 4 Position Baby Carrier


  • Warning label detached from the baby carrier during testing.
  • Fastener broke during the test, posing a fall hazard.
  • Instructions and warnings provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language)

OEM Adapt 3 Position Baby Carrier


  • Instructions and warnings provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language).

Sorbebe Airo Robic Hip Seat Baby Carrier


  • Instructions and warnings provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language).

I-Angel Miracle Hip Seat Carrier


  • Instructions and warnings provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language).
  • Warning label detached from the baby carrier during testing

Unsafe Baby Cots

Out of the 5 baby cots, 4 were identified.

SG Baby Shop (Model No: SX),


  • Edges around the product were not well rounded and could pose a laceration hazard.
  • Internal dimensions of the product do not meet the minimum requirement; this could pose a falling hazard as children may climb over the cot.
  • The locking devices do not meet the minimum force required to be operated, posing a stability hazard should it be unlocked accidentally.
  • Small parts such as, fasteners of locking devices and foam from  the mattress may be detached, posing a choking hazard.
  • Slats of the bed broke when subjected to a durability test. The sharp edges formed from the breakage could pose a laceration hazard.
  • The plastic packaging used for the product is not perforated or marked with warning statement. This could pose a suffocation hazard if played with by children.
  • Instructions provided were not in official language – English.

Premium Baby Bed Set (Model No: Hope HP 810M)


  • Edges around the product were not wellrounded and could pose a laceration hazard.
  • Internal dimensions of the product do not meet the minimum requirement, and could pose a falling hazard as children may climb over the product.
  • The locking devices do not meet the minimum force required to be operated, posing a stability hazard should it be unlocked accidentally.
  • Presence of small, detachable parts that could pose a choking hazard. 
  • Slats of the bed broke when subjected to a durability test. The sharp edges formed from the breakage could pose a laceration hazard.
  • Instructions provided were not in official language – English.

Puku Izzy Foldable Baby Cot (Model No: P30112)


  • Edges around the product were not wellrounded and could pose a laceration hazard.
  • Internal dimensions of the product do not meet the minimum requirement; this could pose a falling hazard as children may climb over the product.
  • Presence of gaps where loops or loose clothing parts may get caught, posing a strangulation hazard.
  • The locked castors do not meet the minimum required force to be operated, this could pose a stability hazard if product is moved unintentionally.
  • Bed base may be adjusted without a tool; this could pose a stability hazard if adjusted unintentionally.
  • Small bits of foam from the mattress may be detached and pose a choking hazard.
  • The gaps between the foldable side and cot base do not meet the requirements, this could pose a pinching hazard.
    The side rail of the cot base broke when subjected to a durability test. The sharp edges formed from the breakage could pose a laceration hazard.
  • The gap between cot’s slats do not meet the requirement of 45-65mm, posing an entrapment hazard.
  • Instructions provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language).

Milano – Oxford 4 in 1 Convertible Cot (Model No: BD302)


  • Edges around the product were not well rounded and could pose a laceration hazard.
  • Presence of holes that do not meet the requirements in dimension (diameter or depth). These could pose a finger entrapment hazard.
  • Instructions provided were not in accordance to the requirements (e.g. content, format, language).

Unsafe Baby Stroller

Out of 5 baby strollers, 3 were being identified.

Baby YOYA Baby Cabin Travel


  • The restraint system and fasteners were not able to prevent the test mass from falling out during testing.
    The tether strap was found to be too long and posed an entanglement hazard.
  • The product failed to meet stability requirements and overturned during testing.
  • The product broke when it was used over irregular test surfaces.
  • The product and its packaging do not have information provided in official language – English.

The Belecoo Compact


  • The tether strap was found to be too long and posed an entanglement hazard.
  • Foam from the bumper bar detached during testing and posed a choking and ingestion hazard.
  • The product failed to meet stability requirements and overturned during testing.
  • The product and its packaging do not have information provided in official language – English.

Seebaby Little Monster


  • The restraint system and fasteners were not able to prevent the test mass from falling out during testing.
  • Pinching points were found in multiple areas of the product.
  • The parking device could not be simultaneously engaged with a single action on multiple wheels. To park the stroller, caregivers will need to go through a few
    steps. This poses a risk where caregivers may partially park the stroller instead causing it to continue moving
  • The product failed to meet stability requirements and overturned during testing.
  • The product broke when it was used over irregular test surfaces.
  • The product and its packaging do not have information provided in official language –English

Stop using them immediately

Owners of these identified baby products are advised to stop using them immediately. 

And if you realized, most of the items are from Tiong-land. Which also means that they are budget friendly.

If you are still using it, then use at your own risk liao lor.

source: Enterprise Singapore​

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