Popular baby monitoring company Owlet warns parents after child dies from loose camera cable

The company says they will send out new cable guards at no cost to help keep cords out of reach.

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Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment By 6abc Digital Staff Friday, November 13, 2026 11:25PM The company behind a popular smart baby monitor is warning parents after a baby's death associated with its product.

Owlet posted a cable guard safety update on social media Friday after the company says a family who uses their products lost their child after the toddler became entangled in a loose and exposed camera cable.

Now, they are asking parents to complete a "safety check" on their app.

"Loose or exposed cords within 3 feet of a crib are a real strangulation risk. To help keep every baby safe, the safety check is required for all Owlet camera users, which covers every camera on your account," the company said on its website.

"It only takes a few minutes, and it helps make sure your camera is set up safely."

The company said the family involved was not using a cable guard at the time of the incident.

The company says they will send out new cable guards at no cost to help keep cords out of reach.

"Owlet was founded to help keep babies safe," the company said in the post.

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"Reminder: No cables of any kind should be located within 3 feet of the crib unless they are covered and securely attached to the wall," the company said in the post.

Owlet is most commonly known for their "Dream Sock," which is a wearable smart baby health monitor. The sock is often paired with their baby camera system, which gives parents real-time tracking of their child, including pulse rate, oxygen levels, sleep trends and room conditions.

The company also noted that as of November 13, all Dream Sight and Dream Duo products sold on their website will include the replacement cable guard solution.

"We are here to give you the tools and guidance you need to help keep your baby safe," the post said.

Anyone with an Owlet camera is urged to visit the Dream App to learn more.

In a statement to ABC News on Friday, Owlet issued condolences for the family of the child who died, adding that "as of this afternoon, thousands of families have seen our product safety update and have requested the replacement guards."

"We are inspired by the positive feedback thus far," the company said. "Our replacement cable guard system is now available to Owlet camera users at no cost. As always, we want to remind parents to ensure that exposed cables are kept more than three feet away from cribs and out of infant reach. Helping keep babies safe is why we founded Owlet, and that responsibility guides every decision we make."

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