Consumer Reports is urging parents to stop using Millie Moon diapers after identifying more than 600 complaints filed with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission describing painful skin reactions in babies, some severe enough to require medical treatment.
Families told regulators that babies experienced painful skin problems including redness, swelling, blisters and peeling skin, and some parents said the injuries were serious enough to require medical treatment.
Here's what to know
On Oct. 22, Consumer Reports said on Instagram that Millie Moon should recall the diapers, citing what it described as a rising number of serious safety complaints.
According to the organization, many parents said their children had used the brand without issue before reacting after a newly opened package.
Millie Moon challenged a direct link. Consumer Reports said the company reviews complaints one by one and "has not found evidence that its diapers caused the reported reactions."
Similar accounts also appeared in the comments. One commenter wrote, "Our toddler got a terrible rash that was almost like a burn after using the diapers once," while another said the rash seemed to start after a switch in diaper brands.
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More background
Ordinary diaper rash is common, which can make it hard to distinguish routine irritation from a possible product-related problem.
Consumer Reports said the complaints alone do not establish that the diapers caused the rash in every case.
Still, the group said the consistency and volume of the reports matter. While diaper rash "can have many causes," Consumer Reports said, "the number of similar reports is a meaningful safety signal."
Beyond the reported injuries, the organization pointed to another issue: product transparency.
In its view, the complaints show how little information parents may have about the ingredients and materials in the diapers they use every day.
That can leave families trying to judge whether a rash is typical irritation or something more serious, with little visibility into what a product worn on an infant's skin for hours at a time actually contains.
What can be done?
For parents who notice a skin reaction, Consumer Reports said to stop using the product and contact a pediatrician.
The group also urged families to keep the diapers and packaging, especially any lot or batch numbers, because those details could be important when documenting what happened and filing a complaint.
Consumer Reports said families should report suspected product-related injuries to both the manufacturer and saferproducts.gov, the federal consumer safety reporting portal.
Millie Moon announced that the diapers' materials, suppliers, and construction have remained the same.
Where can I learn more?
Parents following this issue may also want to watch for other baby product recalls and safety concerns. These stories cover diapers, wipes, baby food, and bibs that drew scrutiny over contamination, materials, or marketing.
• Target told shoppers to discard recalled Target baby wipes after FDA testing found bacteria.
• Gerber issued a nationwide recall after foreign material in baby biscuits raised health concerns.
• In California, Bumkins faced a lawsuit over PFAS in children's bibs and marketing claims.
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