If you bought a nursing pillow online this year, it’s worth checking the label before you use it again. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 25,762 Pillani nursing pillows sold on Amazon between April and September 2026, after finding they violate federal safety standards and can block an infant’s airway, according to the CPSC recall notice. No injuries have been reported, but the CPSC says you should stop using the pillow immediately and contact Pillani for a refund.
How to Identify the Recalled NP4351 Pillow
The recalled pillows are U-shaped, with a smaller pillow attached on top and an adjustable waist strap, according to the CPSC recall description. They were sold for about $30 to $40 in a range of prints and colorways. Check the attached label for the brand name, model number NP4351, and a batch number of 202604, 202605, or 202606. If your pillow matches those details, you should stop using it with your baby right away. PILLANI Recalls Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows
Getting Your Refund From Pillani
Contact Pillani for a full refund. The CPSC notice says consumers will be asked to send a photo, receive disposal instructions, and then dispose of the recalled pillow. You can reach Pillani by email at pillanirecall@gmail.com, or through the recall page at pill-ani.com by clicking “Recall” at the top of the site. PILLANI Recalls Nursing Pillows Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Suffocation; Violate Mandatory Standards for Nursing Pillows
The Nursing-Pillow Requirements That Took Effect in 2025
This recall comes after new federal nursing-pillow requirements took effect for products manufactured after April 23, 2025, the CPSC explains. Between 2010 and 2022, the agency recorded 154 infant deaths and 64 injuries linked to nursing pillows, most involving babies under 3 months old who suffocated, became entrapped, or fell. The requirements include firmness tests and opening-size tests intended to reduce infant containment and suffocation risks. Straps built to help a nursing parent get a secure fit are still allowed, but straps meant to hold a baby in place are not, since those can turn a feeding pillow into an unsupervised resting spot. Nursing Pillows Business Guidance | CPSC.gov
Using Any Nursing Pillow Safely With Your Baby
The CPSC also publishes safe-use guidance for nursing pillows. Only use a nursing pillow while you are actively feeding your baby, not for sleep or unattended lounging. Don’t place it inside a crib or bassinet, and never leave your baby alone on one, especially on a raised surface like a bed or couch. If you start feeling drowsy during a feeding, move your baby to a safe sleep space, like their crib, right away. CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows to Prevent Infant Deaths and Serious Injuries | CPSC.gov
Check that label before your next feeding session. If you end up needing a replacement, look specifically for a pillow built to the 2025 standard rather than grabbing whatever is cheapest or already sitting in your cart. The print on the bottom of that pillow can tell you more about your baby’s safety than the pattern on top ever will.
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