Health Canada has taken decisive action to protect infants, urging parents to avoid using certain self-feeding devices following recent consumer product advisories. These devices, which were available for purchase on AliExpress.ca, are under scrutiny after it was revealed they pose serious health risks.
The agency confirmed on Thursday, January 24, 2025, the presence of several self-feeding products on the shopping platform, stating, "60 units of the affected products were sold in Canada." The specific items identified include:
- 300ml Baby Bottle Kids Cup Silicone Sippy
- 330ml Baby Cups Magic Cup
- Baby Feeding Bottle Long Straw Hands-free
- Erduo Newborn Baby Water Feeding Bottles
Manufactured overseas, these devices have been flagged due to their potential to cause choking or aspiration hazards. According to Health Canada, aspirated feeding liquids can lead not just to illness but can also result in tragic outcomes such as death.
Choking is cited as one of the leading causes of injury-related fatalities among children across Canada. Therefore, Health Canada is adamant about the importance of safety when it concerns infant feeding practices. The agency emphasized, "infant self-feeding devices are banned across the country, and unattended feeding devices are discouraged by Health Canada and professional medical associations." This solidifies the stance to eliminate the use of such potentially dangerous feeding products.
On urging consumers to act, Health Canada stated, "Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them and dispose of the items." These warnings come, albeit, without any injuries reported related to these products, yet the health body stresses the importance of being proactive.
To prevent the sale of these devices, Health Canada confirmed the products have been removed from AliExpress.ca. The health agency has also reached out to foreign third-party sellers to stop the distribution of these items. This is part of their broader strategy to provide Canadians with safer consumer options and to reduce any risk for infants.
Despite the fact there have been no reported injuries, the emphasis is on the preventative aspect of such health advisories. Parents are encouraged to consult the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts database regularly. Health Canada reiterated its commitment to public health and safety, urging vigilance against potentially dangerous products.
Parents and caregivers are urged to remain informed about the items they choose for their infants. The past year has seen concerns over the safety of children’s products, and the latest advisory serves as yet another reminder of the hidden dangers some items can pose.
Health Canada continues to monitor the market for unsafe products and is dedicated to providing Canadians with the resources they need to protect their children. Given the rising number of consumer products entering the market, staying informed is more important than ever.
For any parents who might feel uncertain about the state of the products they own, the guidance is clear: if you're unsure about the safety of your baby feeding products, it’s best to err on the side of caution.
This consumer alert is part of Health Canada's broader initiative demonstrating the careful oversight necessary for child safety standards and consumer product regulations. The agency's actions remind commercial entities of the priority of public safety and compliance.