Warning Issued Over 'Baby Self-Feeding Products' Due to Suffocation Risk

The Dong-A Ilbo reports with grave concern on the potential dangers posed by 'baby self-feeding products,' which allow infants to feed themselves by holding a bottle in place. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Consumer Agency have issued a stern warning, highlighting the significant risks of suffocation and aspiration pneumonia associated with these devices. Infants may struggle to dislodge the bottle or turn their heads if they begin to choke, and there's a possibility of excessive formula flow. This warning echoes similar advisories from international bodies, including the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), which have called for the immediate cessation of use and disposal of such products. The Korean agencies emphasize that safe feeding requires direct parental supervision, with bottles never being propped or held in place, and caregivers must remain attentive to the baby's cues for fullness or discomfort.

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The 'baby self-feeding product' example (provided by the Korea Consumer Agency).