The New Mummy Crib Backpack, a fold-out baby travel cot sold as a convenience item in the UK, has been urgently removed from sale following a safety alert highlighting severe risks to infants. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a formal warning after identifying the product as a “serious risk” due to structural instability and suffocation hazards.
Marketed as a backpack that converts into a baby crib with multiple compartments, the product has been found to be unsafe for overnight use. The crib lacks necessary warnings and is not structurally stable, meaning a baby’s natural movements could cause it to collapse or tip over during sleep. This instability presents a grave danger of serious injury.
Additionally, the crib includes a cover designed to enclose the baby fully, which could inadvertently restrict airflow, posing a suffocation risk. The OPSS emphasized that the product fails to comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005, deeming it unsafe for use.
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The warning applies to units sold through major online retailers including Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Joom, and DH Gate. Authorities have confirmed that imports of the New Mummy Crib Backpack have been rejected at the border and destroyed to prevent further distribution.
Parents and guardians are strongly advised not to use this product and to report any purchases to the relevant safety authorities. Ensuring infant safety remains paramount, and only products compliant with established safety standards should be considered for use.