Baby Carrier Industry Alliance
Industry Professionals
Are you a long standing industry member, or just starting your business? We have a membership level that suits your needs. Come and add your voice to the industry conversation.
Healthcare Providers
Babywearing is a versatile complement to many providers who work with caregivers and infants. Let us keep you up to date with best practice information and current safety messaging.
Babywearing Parents
Looking for information on how to choose and use the right carrier for your lifestyle? Let us connect you to the industry experts for optimal advice.
Latest News
2018 BCIA Virtual Annual General Meeting
Please join us for our 2018 BCIA Annual General Meeting Wed, Nov 28, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST For the first time, we will be doing this meeting virtually so that a broader audience can attend. We hope you'll join us! You'll be able to join via computer (video...
Our Mission
BCIA supports the baby carrier carrier industry in bringing safe carriers to market, promotes the importance of in-arms carrying, and works to increase the value of baby carriers.
BCIA Membership Comes With Benefits
On a global level, BCIA represents manufacturers, retailers, distributors, educators and supporting industry members from textile mills to other non-profit organizations. There is a BCIA business membership level to suit every budget. Explore what the BCIA has to offer to determine if membership is right for you.
Direct Mail and Online PRS
Manage the regulatory registration requirements through our Product Registration Service, uniquely set up to serve both small and international business members.
Industry Representation
Your voice and business concerns are officially represented with Government and Regulatory bodies around the world (CPSC, Health Canada, ACCC, CEN, ASTM etc).
Legal Representation
BCIA has retained top product liability attorneys Mary Martha McNamara and Neal Cohen to represent the needs of the industry. Need a compliance attorney? We have a list of excellent referrals as well.
Networking
Our members say that ‘networking’ is one of the things they value most about BCIA membership. We offer plenty of opportunities to meet and discuss industry needs both in person (AGM, conferences, trade shows etc) and in our online discussion forums.
Business Support
Product labels and templates, lab testing discounts, compliance programs, referrals to translators, web designers and printers who know and work with our industry: the BCIA continually sources new partnerships to help manage your business needs.
Insurance
We may not have perfect insurance solutions, but we can point you in the right direction and refer you to those who have answers.
Ongoing Education
Stay connected via our monthly newsletters, webinars on topics of industry interest, and through our online library of resources and articles. Join the conversation and be a part of our collaborative efforts to put out consistent and current best practice information.
Sponsorships
Exclusive, affordable sponsorship opportunities that put your brand name in front of industry and consumers alike.
Scholarships
Whether your looking to increase your own knowledge, or send a staff member for specialty training, BCIA makes a number of conference and educational opportunity scholarships available to BCIA members throughout the year.