Single or working parents, busy house-bound parents, day-care centers and infant care facilities are flooded with a plethora of products that make child-care seem like the easiest thing on earth. One of these products that became very popular recently was the Baby Recliner or Nap Nanny. Between 2009-12, this product was lapped up eagerly by parents of infants who thought they had the perfect baby-care product that would help their little one to rest, sleep and watch them from a safe place while parents went about their chores. However, the product proved quite dangerous and more than six infant deaths have occurred, while several babies were saved by vigilant parents or care-givers.

If your child has had a baby recliner accident or have tragically lost a child while using this product, contact a personal injury lawyer without delay. Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence and the injured/bereaved are entitled to seek compensation from those responsible for the accident.

The Baby Recliner

This product is essentially a comfortable seat with a protective belt, much like a car seat. It is meant to be a standalone piece but unfortunately many parents place them inside cribs. The baby slips into the gap between the recliner and the crib and chokes or suffocates to death when its face gets pushed into the gap. Since the child is securely belted, the range of movement is limited and it cannot free itself when in danger.

Another risk with this product is that it is essentially meant for babies who have not reached the stage of being able to turn over. If they’ve begun rolling over or crawling, this product is just not meant for them.

However, most consumers who purchase this product are unaware of the risks involved. The labeling on some makes of the products recommends that it is suitable up till the age of two, which is incorrect.

Keeping these factors in mind, the product has been recalled by the manufacturers. If you have used the product and your child has been injured, our personal injury attorneys can examine the circumstances of your case and advise you on the best step forward.

Children’s Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

Many parents are reluctant to pursue a personal injury claim when children are injured. Ontario laws are quite complex and a litigation guardian is required for children under 18. Settlement offers should be made in the best interests of the child and should be court-approved. Parents are consumed with worry and guilt when their children die or are injured. However, when accidents happen due to defective products, the grief is more compounded. Yet it’s important that parents focus on the future. Their lawsuit may in fact compel the company to recall the product so that such mishaps don’t happen to other children. Our personal injury law firm can handle your case in a most sensitive and compassionate manner while ensuring that your rights are protected. We help you deal with at-fault parties, insurers and their representatives while keeping your interests safeguarded.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)