BinkiBear Safety Discalimer

Per the directives from the APA and other credible resources, we* recommend using a transitional object (a teddy bear, etc) in the crib only after baby has shown the ability to remove breathing hazards from their face, i.e. a blanket. This usually occurs around 3 months of age. Another sign of readiness for a transitional object is the ability to roll over. BinkiBear is designed to be safe, however nothing replaces the instinct of a parent or caregiver. You are the best judge of safety for your baby, based on your intimate knowledge of your precious bundle of joy! If you are uncomfortable, try BinkiBear in the car or stroller before deciding to introduce BinkiBear in the crib. Consult your pediatrician for more information about the use of transitional objects and pacifiers. If you have any questions or concerns regarding safety and how to introduce BinkiBear, feel free to contact us at binkibear@binkibear.com.

The BinkiBear bag is not intended for use as a toy, especially for children under 4. Always provide close supervision when a child is using a bag that has losser handles or staps. The BinkiBear bag is intended only as a eco-friendly packaging that allows parents to reuse the bag for their purposes, such as a quick baby bag, or a snack bag.

Using a BinkiBear does not alone reduce the risk of SIDS, but rather provides a better method of using a pacifier in a way that can promote good pacifier use and therefore reduce the risk of SIDS. The APA recommends the use of pacifier during sleep to reduce the risk based on studies. No studies have been done to show evidence of BinkiBear reducing the risk of SIDS in itself, but rather we use a logical progression of facts that if parents can more easily use the pacifier, then they will be able to use it during sleep and therefore receive the benefits of reducing the risk of SIDS.

Please be aware of wear and tear on any item, including the pacifier, teether, and teddy bear. Despite all the standards in the world, no standard can truly cover all the possible situations a child can inflict on their toys and beloved items. We are happy to replace any item that obviously and prematurely shows signs of significant wear; however, this does not cover the wear of love. Thank you for understanding. Our "Mr. Bear"s have been through a lot, and after 4 years, it is a joy to place that clean, faded, hole-in-the-nose, flattened teddy bear on my son's bed to wait for him until bedtime. I hope you will enjoy the nostalgia too!

We are always concerned with safety first, and as a mom, I understand all the concerns you can have. Feel free to ask questions and share concerns with me via the website's "contact us" features.

Thank you!

*Our statements are not expert medical opinions, but rather a gathering of available and often varied information. We are not medical experts or certified physicians. Please consult your pediatrician for the best advice for your child.