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East Tennessee pediatrician sends out warning after baby badly burned by Momcozy bottle washer
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jared Austin , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred when hot water from the device drained into a sink, causing second-degree burns to the infant's leg.
A warning has been issued by an East Tennessee pediatrician after a baby was badly burned by a Momcozy bottle washer. The incident occurred when hot water from the device drained into a sink, causing second-degree burns to the infant's leg. The baby has since fully healed after receiving hospital treatment.
The pediatrician is cautioning parents about the potential safety risk associated with the product. Further details about the incident and the warning are available from local news sources. The manufacturer, Momcozy, has been contacted for comment regarding the possibility of adding a warning to the product.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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