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Hidden complexities in baby carrier regulations
Interpreting baby carrier regulations and other regulations can be as much art as science. These standards are written and maintained by experts from fields such as test labs, government organizations, consumer advocates, compliance attorneys, trade organizations, and product engineers. The goal in any standards is to maximize product safety in…
Regulations & Standards
Hidden complexities in baby carrier regulations
Interpreting baby carrier regulations and other regulations can be as much art as science. These standards are written and maintained by experts from fields such…
Baby Carrier Manufacturers Should Prepare for Increased Children’s Product Recalls in Europe
Key things to Know about Children’s Product Recalls in Canada
Research, Education, and Babywearing Support
Confused about the CPSIA, CPSC, ASTM, FTC, and the complexities of US baby carrier regulations?
US baby carrier regulations were a key topic of discussion at our April Babywearing Industry Round Table discussion. Specifically, we discussed the fact that complying…
Infant Carrying and Breastfeeding Duration
Our babywearing research lists will continue to be updated and reformatted. If you are aware of additional research not currently included, please let us know!…
Hot weather babywearing safety tips: Summer babywearing
Temperatures are skyrocketing- what’s a parent to do in hot weather? Don’t let high temperatures keep you from doing what you love with your little…
Webinars
Webinar: New European Babywearing Standards
This webinar will help you understand the new European babywearing standards. It is presented by Diana Mateescu, a member of the BCIA board and also…
Webinar: Creating a Baby Carrier Compliance Plan
How to Create a Baby Carrier Compliance Plan This webinar will walk you through not only the essentials, but an in-depth explanation of what a…
California Prop 65 Webinar
Although the recording for this webinar was not archived, you can review the slide deck. Prop 65 Webinar/slide deck: Prop 65 Webinar for BCIA
Babywearing how-to
Hot weather babywearing safety tips: Summer babywearing
Temperatures are skyrocketing- what’s a parent to do in hot weather? Don’t let high temperatures keep you from doing what you love with your little…
April Roundtable Recap- Healthcare Resource Kits
Thanks to all who joined us on Tuesday April 20th for a very productive discussion! Our topic was a continuation of our ‘Building Bridges’ series,…
Business Information
Hidden complexities in baby carrier regulations
Interpreting baby carrier regulations and other regulations can be as much art as science. These standards are written and maintained by experts from fields such…
Amazon is a product distributor, rules CPSC
On July 29, 2024, the United States Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) ruled that Amazon is a product distributor obligated to comply with the Consumer Product…
Confused about the CPSIA, CPSC, ASTM, FTC, and the complexities of US baby carrier regulations?
US baby carrier regulations were a key topic of discussion at our April Babywearing Industry Round Table discussion. Specifically, we discussed the fact that complying…