Laura's Mommy Blog

Amby Baby Motion Bed

The Amby Baby Motion Bed swing has been recalled by the manufacturer as a result of two infant deaths from suffocation.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the side-to-side tilting and shifting of the swing can cause the child to roll over and become wedged up against the side of the swing, which can pose a suffocation risk.

The beds are marketed to help babies with colic and reflux. It looks just like a hammock and the bed moves up and down or side-to-side every time the baby moves or stirs. The idea behind the bed is that it mimics the mother’s womb, which would help a baby sleep.

The bed is available in only one model and has a label attached to it that is marked “Amby – Babies Love It, Naturally.” All of the beds were sold online, and have been for sale since 2003.

Parents are being advised to stop using the swing immediately. The manufacturer says it will offer a repair kit to parents, but it will not be available before January 2010.

For further questions, you may call 1-866-544-9721.