Monetizing Minors
How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.
Baby Trend’s Booster Seats
Case Name (Date)
Oceguera et al v. Baby Trend, Inc.
21-cv-398, C.D. Cal.
(March 2021)
Product/Service
Baby Trend’s Protect Yumi 2-in-1 Booster Seat and Protect Yumi Folding High Back Booster Seat
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing booster seats as safe for children who weigh 30 pounds and are 3 years old when the seats are not safe for children under 40 pounds and younger than 4 years old
Status
Pending
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