Mannen’s report with corrected pages here Mannen beginning on page 91 of CPSC staff's Commission Briefing Package. Mannen also found that soft and plush-like sleep surfaces pose dangers to infants. Mannen’s report was conclusive that products with inclines 10 degrees or less, with flat and rigid surfaces, are likely safe for infant sleep. Mannen found that none of the inclined sleep products her team tested is safe for infant sleep. CPSC hired independent expert Erin Mannen, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer specializing in biomechanics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, to conduct infant testing to evaluate the design of inclined sleep products. CPSC received reports of 1,108 incidents, including 73 infant deaths, related to infant inclined sleep products that occurred from January 2005 through June 2019.

Learn more about creating a safe sleep environment for your baby.ĬPSC Research Into Inclined Sleeper Safety The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development has a comprehensive Question and Answer page about how you can make sure your child is sleeping safely.

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