Quick Answer: Boppy loungers were designed for supervised newborn awake time, not for sleep, and every Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in 2021. Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued safety warnings against using infant loungers for sleep due to suffocation risk. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends placing babies on their back, alone, in a crib with a firm flat mattress.
Updated October 30, 2026
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Boppy Newborn Lounger Recall: What Owners Should Do
Every Boppy Newborn Lounger has been recalled. On September 23, 2021, Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Boppy Company jointly recalled the Boppy Original, Boppy Preferred and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers: 34,941 sold in Canada and about 3.3 million in the United States. The recall followed eight U.S. infant deaths between December 2015 and June 2020. Health Canada's notice says the babies reportedly suffocated after being placed on the lounger for unsupervised sleep, and were found on their side or stomach on the lounger or on a nearby surface. As of September 20, 2021, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Health Canada describes the hazard this way: babies can roll, move or be placed on the lounger in a position that blocks their breathing, or roll off onto a soft surface such as an adult pillow or bedding. If you still have one, stop using it. The notice tells owners to contact The Boppy Company at 1-800-416-1355 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday) for a refund, and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits a recalled lounger from being passed on, sold or even given away. Read the official notice: Health Canada recall RA-76483, Boppy Newborn Loungers.
Recall Notice, October 22, 2026: Simmons Kozy and Nido Baby Nests and Loungers
This October 2026 recall covers Simmons-brand products, not Boppy, but it is the same kind of product: a padded baby nest or lounger. Health Canada recalled Simmons Kozy and Nido baby nests and loungers on October 22, 2026, because of a fall hazard. Health Canada determined that they do not meet the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations in Canada. The company reported 25,088 units sold in Canada from January 2022 to September 2026, and no reports of incident or injury in Canada as of October 19, 2026.
| Name | Model number | Colour | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kozy | 59900 | Grey | 7 74021 59900 2 |
| Kozy | 59902 | Taupe | 7 74021 59902 6 |
| Nido | 59950 | Ivory | 7 74021 59950 7 |
| Nido | 59955 | Taupe | 7 74021 59955 2 |
| Nido | 59960 | Coconut Milk | 7 74021 59960 6 |
| Nido | 59965 | Moonbeam | 7 74021 59965 1 |
The model number is on the warning label on the product, and the UPC came with the product packaging. Health Canada lists the importer as Jasztex Fibers Inc. DBA Jupiter Industries of Mississauga, Ontario, and the products as manufactured in China.
What owners should do, per the Health Canada notice
- Immediately stop using the recalled product and safely dispose of it in such a way that it cannot be used again.
- Do not pass it on. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
- For questions, contact Jupiter Industries at 1-800-465-5795, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday, or by email at customerservice@jupiterindustries.com.
- Read the official notice: Health Canada recall RA-82829, Simmons Kozy and Nido Baby Nests/Loungers.
What Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society say about loungers
Health Canada's safe sleep guidance says soft products like baby nests, loungers, nursing pillows and cushions are not safe places for a baby to sleep, because the soft padded sides pose a suffocation risk. In a 2025 public advisory, Health Canada reported that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received 45 reports of incidents involving baby nests and loungers between 2021 and 2023, and 29 of those incidents were fatal. The Canadian Paediatric Society lists baby nests or pods among the products it does not recommend for safe sleep.
Sources: Health Canada, Creating a safe sleep environment for your baby (page updated 2025-11-21); Health Canada, public advisory RA-77946 on baby nests and loungers (2025); Canadian Paediatric Society, Safe sleep for babies (Caring for Kids, last updated October 2021).
This is general safety information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or public health nurse if you have questions about your baby's sleep.
For setting up the crib itself, our guide to a safe crib sleep environment covers mattress fit and bedding. Every mattress and baby-sleep recall we have tracked this year is on our 2026 recall list.
Understanding What You're Really Dealing With
A Boppy lounger is a padded newborn pillow with a hollow in the middle for the baby to lie in, about 58 centimetres long, 56 centimetres wide and 18 centimetres high according to Health Canada's recall notice. The Boppy Newborn Lounger was not marketed as a sleep product, and its label warned against sleep and unsupervised use. Health Canada describes baby nests and loungers in general as small, portable infant beds with soft, padded sides, and notes that many are advertised as a sleep surface.
The things that matter when you choose an adult mattress, like sleep position, body type and motion isolation, do not apply to a lounger. Nobody should pick one for how well a baby sleeps in it, because Health Canada advises that a baby never sleep in one. What matters is whether the model has been recalled, whether your baby is awake, and whether an adult is watching the whole time.
If your lounger was a gift, a hand-me-down or a buy-and-sell find, check it before your baby goes in it. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada, and Health Canada's 2025 advisory on nests and loungers lists eight recalls posted between March and September 2025.
Tired parents are why this matters. A newborn who drifts off in a lounger after a feed is easy to leave there, and that is the moment Health Canada warns about: a baby should never be left unattended in a nest or lounger. If your baby falls asleep in one, move them onto their back in a crib, cradle or bassinet.
Health Canada's position covers every brand: baby nests and loungers are not safe for sleep because they may pose a suffocation risk, and it advises that a nest or lounger that has never been recalled still not be used as a sleep surface.
Why best boppy lounger Matters More Than You Might Think
Where a baby sleeps matters because of what can happen when the sleep space is wrong. Health Canada reports that in Canada, more than 9 in 10 infants who died suddenly in their sleep were in an unsafe sleep environment, and it names soft products like nests and loungers as unsafe places for a baby to sleep.
Research consistently demonstrates that sleep deprivation affects decision-making capacity, impulse control, memory consolidation, immune function, metabolic regulation, and cardiovascular health. These aren't abstract concerns, they manifest as real consequences in your daily life: the patience you lack with family members, the focus you can't maintain at work, the motivation you can't summon for exercise, the cravings you can't resist for unhealthy foods.
A lounger has no part in a baby's sleep, and it should never go in your bed. Health Canada says not to use nests or loungers in an adult bed for a baby to sleep in, and the Canadian Paediatric Society says baby nests or pods do not keep a baby safe when bed sharing, because the padded sides increase the risk of suffocation.
Safety note for parents: A Boppy lounger is not a sleep product. Health Canada advises that baby nests and loungers not be used as a sleep surface, and that they never be placed on an adult bed, couch or air mattress, where the suffocation risk rises further.
Health Canada sums up safe sleep as the ABCs: Alone, on the Back, in a Crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations, for every sleep including naps. A lounger meets none of the three.
Comprehensive Solutions That Actually Work
Using a lounger safely comes down to a few habits, each taken from Health Canada's guidance:
Assessment and Diagnosis
Begin with where your baby actually sleeps. For one week, note every nap and night sleep and where it happened: crib, bassinet, car seat, stroller, lounger or someone's arms. Any sleep that happened outside a crib, cradle or bassinet is the habit to change. Our baby sleep guide lays out normal newborn sleep patterns and wake windows by age.
Car seats, strollers and swings count too. The Canadian Paediatric Society says that if your baby falls asleep in a car seat or stroller, move them to a crib, cradle or bassinet when you arrive, and Health Canada lists bouncers, rockers and infant swings among products that are not designed for sleep.
Expert Consultation
For questions about your own baby's sleep, ask your doctor or public health nurse. We fit mattresses, so we can point you to the official guidance, but we cannot advise on a particular baby's health or development.
When you visit our West Street showroom, we fit mattresses for adults and growing kids, and we ask about sleep position, current setup and budget. A baby's sleep surface has fixed rules instead: Health Canada says a crib mattress should be firm, no more than 15 centimetres thick, with no more than 3 centimetres of space between the mattress and the sides.
Systematic Testing
Before you use any lounger, look it up. Search the brand and model number on Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database; on the Simmons loungers recalled in October 2026, the model number was printed on the warning label.
Where a lounger sits matters as much as which one you own. Health Canada says a nest or lounger should never be placed on a standard bed, water bed, air mattress, couch, futon or armchair, and never inside a crib, cradle, bassinet or playpen.
For a baby, there is no overnight use to test. Health Canada says a baby should never be left unattended in a nest or lounger, and that the safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back, alone in a crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations.
Implementation and Adjustment
There is no adjustment period with a lounger. The rule from day one is awake time with an adult watching, and the first sign of sleep is the cue to move your baby to their crib, cradle or bassinet.
Share that rule with everyone who looks after your baby, including grandparents and babysitters. Health Canada asks parents to share its safe sleep tips with everyone who cares for their baby.
Real Insights From Mattress Miracle
Mattress Miracle has sold mattresses in Brantford since 1997. We do not sell Boppy loungers, other baby loungers or crib mattresses, so on loungers our advice is Health Canada's advice.
A warning label alone does not keep a baby safe. The Boppy Newborn Lounger was not marketed for sleep and carried warnings against sleep and unsupervised use, yet the eight U.S. deaths in Health Canada's recall notice involved babies placed on it for unsupervised sleep.
Room setup counts too. The Canadian Paediatric Society advises keeping the room at a temperature that is comfortable for you, dressing your baby in fitted sleepwear such as a one-piece sleeper, and checking that your baby is not too warm.
To report an injury or a problem with a baby product, or for more information, Health Canada's Consumer Product Safety program takes calls at 1-866-662-0666.
Visit us at 441 1/2 West Street during our hours: Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday-Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4. Bring your questions and concerns, we'll help you develop a practical plan for better sleep.
Step-by-Step Implementation Guide
Follow these steps if you own a Boppy lounger or any other baby lounger:
Step 1: Document Your Current Baseline
Write down the lounger's brand, name and model number, which is often on the warning label, and keep the packaging or receipt with the UPC. You need these to check recalls and to contact the maker.
Step 2: Optimize Environmental Factors
Set up the sleep space first. Health Canada's checklist is a firm, flat mattress with a tightly fitted sheet, no gaps at the sides, and nothing soft inside: no blankets, pillows, bumper pads, mattress toppers, positioners or toys. Keep the crib, cradle or bassinet in your room for the first 6 months, away from blind, curtain and electrical cords.
Step 3: Evaluate Your Current Setup
Check the crib itself. Health Canada says cribs made before September 1986 are not safe and should not be used, cribs older than 10 years are more likely to have broken, worn, loose or missing parts, and drop-side cribs are not allowed in Canada.
Step 4: Seek Expert Input
Ask your doctor or public health nurse about anything specific to your baby. The Canadian Paediatric Society notes that even babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs.
Step 5: Test Before Committing
Before your baby uses a lounger, check it against the recall list and look it over for damage. Health Canada's advisory warns that baby products with restraints, handles, attached cords, strings or ribbons pose a strangulation risk.
Leave sleep out of it entirely: use a lounger only while your baby is awake and an adult is watching.
Step 6: Implement and Adjust
Every time your baby gets drowsy or falls asleep in the lounger, move them onto their back in their crib, cradle or bassinet. Do it for naps as well as nights; Health Canada says to place a baby on their back for every sleep, including naps.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Learning from others' missteps saves time, money, and frustration:
Expecting Immediate Transformation
A lounger will not teach a baby to sleep, and it is not a sleep aid. If your baby only settles in a lounger, ask your doctor or public health nurse about other ways to settle them, and keep sleep in the crib, cradle or bassinet.
Buying Without Adequate Testing
Several of the loungers in Health Canada's 2025 advisory were sold by online sellers, including sellers on Amazon.ca, AliExpress.ca and Walmart.ca Marketplace. Check any listing against the recall database before you buy.
Ignoring the Complete System
A lounger set on a bed, couch or air mattress, or tucked inside a crib, is the setup Health Canada warns against most directly, because a soft, uneven surface can further increase the suffocation risk.
Chasing Specifications Over Fit
Raised sides, breathable fabric or an organic label do not make a lounger safe for sleep. Health Canada's advice applies to every nest and lounger, recalled or not: do not use it as a sleep surface.
Going It Alone
Your doctor, your public health nurse and Health Canada's safe sleep pages are the right places for baby sleep questions. Bring us the questions that come later, when your child is ready to move from the crib to a first mattress.
When to Seek Professional Help
Some situations need a health professional:
Medical Consultation Indicators
Talk to your doctor or public health nurse about any concern with your baby's breathing, feeding or sleep. If your baby stops breathing or cannot be woken, call 911. For your own sleep, see your doctor if you have chronic loud snoring, observed breathing pauses, severe daytime sleepiness affecting safety, or significant mood disturbances; these symptoms may indicate sleep disorders requiring medical treatment.
Sleep Specialist Referral
Babies with medical conditions sometimes get specific sleep advice from their care team. Follow it, and ask before using any positioning product: Health Canada warns against sleep positioners, wedges and rolled towels, because babies can suffocate on them.
When to Visit Mattress Miracle
Come see us when you're shopping for your own mattress, or for a first bed when your child outgrows the crib. We can assess your complete setup, identify mismatches, and recommend options suited to your needs. Located at 441 1/2 West Street in Brantford, open seven days a week.
Mattress Miracle does not sell Boppy loungers or other baby loungers. For a baby's sleep, the Canadian Paediatric Society advises a crib, cradle or bassinet with a firm, flat mattress and a tightly fitted sheet, with no pillows, bumper pads or toys.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right best boppy lounger for my needs?
Every Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in Canada in 2021, so the safe choice is to stop using one. For any other brand, search the brand and model on Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database first, and skip any with attached cords, strings or ribbons. Use it only while your baby is awake and an adult is watching, because Health Canada says nests and loungers are not safe for sleep.
What's the fastest way to see improvement?
If your baby sleeps poorly anywhere but a lounger, the fastest safe fix is the sleep space itself: a crib, cradle or bassinet in your room, a firm flat mattress with a fitted sheet, nothing else in it, and a room temperature that is comfortable for you. Ask your doctor or public health nurse about settling a baby who resists sleeping on their back.
Can best boppy lounger products really make a difference?
For awake time, a lounger gives you a place to set your baby down while you watch. For sleep, it adds risk and no benefit: Health Canada says nests and loungers may pose a suffocation risk and should not be used as a sleep surface.
How long before I see results?
There are no sleep results to wait for from a lounger, because it is not a sleep product. Safe sleep habits start the first night: on the back, alone, in a crib, cradle or bassinet, for every sleep including naps.
Is best boppy lounger worth the investment?
A lounger is optional, and none is needed for safe sleep. The purchase that matters for sleep is a crib, cradle or bassinet that meets current Canadian safety regulations. If you do buy a lounger, check it against Health Canada's recall list first.
Should I visit Mattress Miracle for best boppy lounger guidance?
Mattress Miracle does not sell baby loungers, nests or crib mattresses, so for lounger and crib questions start with Health Canada's safe sleep page and your public health nurse. Visit us when you are shopping for your own mattress or a first bed for a growing child. No appointment necessary, just stop by during our business hours.
Was the Boppy lounger recalled?
Yes. On September 23, 2021, Health Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Boppy Company recalled all Boppy Original, Boppy Preferred and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers, 34,941 sold in Canada and about 3.3 million in the U.S., after eight infant deaths in the U.S. The notice tells owners to stop using the lounger and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
Is a Boppy nursing pillow safe for a baby to sleep on?
No. Health Canada lists nursing pillows with baby nests and loungers as soft products that are not safe places for a baby to sleep, because the soft padded sides pose a suffocation risk.
Can my baby nap in a lounger if I am watching?
No. Health Canada says baby nests and loungers are not safe for sleep, and it advises placing a baby on their back for every sleep, including naps, in a crib, cradle or bassinet. If your baby falls asleep in a lounger, move them to their crib, cradle or bassinet.
Can I put a lounger in a crib or on my bed?
No. Health Canada says a nest or lounger should never be placed inside a crib, cradle, bassinet or playpen, or on a standard bed, water bed, air mattress, couch, futon or armchair, where the suffocation risk rises further.
How do I check if a baby lounger has been recalled?
Find the model number, often on the warning label, and the UPC on the packaging, then search the brand and model on Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts database. If it is listed, stop using it and follow the notice; recalled products cannot be sold or given away in Canada.
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Come visit us at 441 1/2 West Street when you are shopping for your own mattress or a first bed for a child who has outgrown the crib. We've been helping Brantford families achieve better sleep since 1997.
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Boppy loungers were designed for supervised awake time only and should never be used for sleep. Every Boppy Newborn Lounger was recalled in 2021, because babies can roll or move into a position that blocks their breathing. Mattress Miracle at 441½ West Street in Brantford does not sell loungers or crib mattresses. Health Canada's guidance is that the safest sleep surface for a baby is a firm, flat mattress in a crib, cradle or bassinet with no loose bedding. Call (519) 770-0001.
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- Health Canada. Simmons Kozy and Nido Baby Nests/Loungers recalled due to fall hazard. Recall RA-82829, 2026-10-22. recalls-rappels.canada.ca
- Health Canada. Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers recalled due to suffocation hazard. Recall RA-76483, 2021-09-23. recalls-rappels.canada.ca
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