Sleep-deprived new parents are increasingly turning to weighted sleep sacks and blankets to help their infants sleep better and longer. But the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have raised serious safety concerns. The AAP says these products are unsafe for infants, and the CPSC told CBS News investigating 'multiple fatalities associated with' weighted infant products.
When asked whether it's the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure a product's safety before it reaches the market, Williams questioned whether any other businesses conduct extensive, peer-reviewed clinical trials, which can take years, prior to a product's release.'We're a small business. How would we have innovation in America? I mean, this is how America works,' said Williams.