UK retailers halt sale of baby sleep positioners after US warning

US regulator has linked products to at least 12 baby deaths in America, prompting action by retailers including Tesco

Several UK retailers have stopped selling baby sleep positioners amid fears they can cause babies to suffocate.

The positioners, sometimes called nests or wedges, are intended to keep the baby in one place on their back and are marketed as suitable for use up to six months of age.

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