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Popular £49 baby mat is urgently recalled in UK over risk of tots choking as parents told ‘stop using immediately'
The toy is described as 'high risk'
TOT WARNING Popular £49 baby mat is urgently recalled in UK over risk of tots choking as parents told 'stop using immediately'
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A POPULAR baby mat is being urgently recalled over fears it could present a choking risk or other injury.
The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) said parents should stop using the MiniDream Organic 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym immediately.
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The playmat poses a choking and injury risk
Credit: Minidream
Amazon has removed the mat from sales on its website.
The playmat has crossover arches with five detachable toys hanging down from them, designed for babies to lie down on and play with.
It also comes with a teether ring which is detachable from the mat.
The toys include fabric loops sewn into the side of one of the seams.
However the OPSS found that the loops were big enough for a young child to 'easily' put their finger in.
The child could then twist their finger, causing injuries.
Even more worryingly, the OPSS found the toy could present a choking risk.
The fabric of the detachable star toy will split under relatively little pressure, and contains a "fibrous filling."
A child could then try to eat the filling and choke as a result.
The mat's barcode is 5060727543340 and originates from China.
The OPSS website said: "The product presents a serious risk of entrapment as it includes fabric loops which may entrap a child's finger.
"It also presents a high asphyxiation risk, due to internal fibrous filling which can be easily accessed.
"The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
"Owners should stop using the products immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress."
This is the second MiniDream product to be recalled and removed from Amazon in the space of a week.
Yesterday, the Office for Product Safety & Standards said parents should stop using the MiniDream Tummy Time Activity Pillow for Babies immediately.
The rounded pillows, which resemble a travel pillow, are designed to support babies when lying on their front by providing support for their arms and shoulders.
MiniDream's model comes with four detachable toys, including a soft plush bunny, a star-shaped silicone teether, a crescent moon and a mirror.
The toys on the reversible pillow are attached via small fabric loops.
However, the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) found that the loops were big enough for a child's finger to fit in - raising fears of serious finger injuries.
More seriously, the product also comes in plastic packaging thicker than is legally allowed, meaning it could be a serious choking risk to a baby.
Last week, a luxury perfume and candle gift set was urgently recalled after posing a serious health risk.
The alarm was raised after a chemical that can damage the female reproductive system or harm unborn babies was discovered in the products.
The £130 Maison Louis Marie No 04 Bois de Balinbourt gift set was found to contain Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) made the decision to withdraw the set from shops after it failed to meet trading standards.
The box contains a 50ml eau de parfum, a 15ml perfume oil and a scented candle.
