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Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group recalls First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book

Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.

Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group recalls First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book
Brand
Pat-a-Cake
Product
First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book
Batch codes
7th Impression/10 9 8 7
Retailer
Hachette Children’s Group
What to do
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.
Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group recalls First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book
Notice details
  • Publication date:4 June 2025

Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is carrying out a recall of First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book.

Image of the unboxed front cover of book side by side with image of the boxed front of book. There is an image of a green frog on blue background on both.

Image of unboxed back cover of book side by side with boxed back of book. The images are mainly blue in colour.

The risk reported to the CCPC is ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating of the product can begin to come away from the surface in water, causing flaking. These soft ink flakes may then be ingested.

The brand is Pat-a-Cake. The ISBN is ISBN-13: 9781526381354. The batch number is 7th Impression/10 9 8 7. There are approximately 14 affected products in the Republic of Ireland. The product was sold in Dubray Books and Hodges Figgis’ and was available since January 2025.

What to do:

Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.

If you do not know the retailer or have any questions, please contact the Hachette Children’s Group Customer Services team on 01235 759555 or at hukdcustomerservices@hachette.co.uk for assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

Is First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.

Why is First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book being recalled?

The recall relates to a other hazard. Hodder & Stoughton Limited T/A Hachette Children’s Group is recalling the First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book due to the risk of ingestion of flakes and ink. The colour coating can flake off in water, leading to potential ingestion of soft ink flakes.

What should I do if I have this product?

Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where they bought it, for a full refund.

Which batches of First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book are affected?

The affected batch codes are: 7th Impression/10 9 8 7.

Where was First Baby Days: Bath Time, Bath Book sold?

It was sold via Hachette Children’s Group.

Source: Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, published 9 October 2025 · Last checked 10 July 2026
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