Warning after faux fur blanket causes baby to choke

SOLIHULL Trading Standards have warned people about the dangers of buying cheap goods online after a baby started to choke on a blanket shipped from Asia.
The local woman had bought the item after seeing it advertised on social media, but she became concerned when her child began to choke.
It was then she noticed that the blanket's fibres came away very easily, especially around the edges.
The faux fur item was bought from an American company and the product itself was sent from China.
When Trading Standards examined the item, they concluded it wasn't suitable for infants under 12-months-old, with a risk that it could cause choking or vomiting among younger children.
The team advised that people only bought from recognised retailers and ensured that any goods purchased had a CE mark and safety warnings. If in doubt, it is best not to use the item.