Get in touch
We’d love to hear from you! You can read through our list of frequently asked questions, below, where you may find an immediate answer to your question.
The best way to reach us is through email, but you can reach out any way you’d like to. Please also say hello on social media!
Address
443 Western Ave #1118
South Portland, ME 04106
United States
Phone
You can email us now at bcia@babycarrierindustryalliance.org.
Frequently asked questions
The BCIA has members from all over the globe. We have baby carrier compliance guides, connections, testing discounts, and supports for many regions. If we aren’t able to answer a question about your particular region, it is likely that we have a connection or a member who can!
The BCIA has members from a range of baby-carrier-related professions and industries. Our members include:
-Babywearing educators
-Nonprofit groups who address babywearing or carrying as part of their mission
-Baby carrier manufacturers of all sizes
-Startup businesses
-Healthcare professionals
–Consumers who support the babywearing industry
-Retail stores who sell baby carriers
-Babywearing schools
-Consultants and related professions and businesses
Members have access to a vast library of information, including videos, checklists, articles, and more. We also offer low cost compliance consultation services to members.
Yes. We have baby carrier warning labels and product registration cards that are compliant with ASTM carrier standards.
The BCIA has partnered with a leading product registration company to offer a low-cost, turnkey product registration service that is suitable for businesses of all sizes. We have a membership option available for businesses who wish to utilize this service but don’t need other carrier-related services. Our product registration service is our most popular program.
The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance does not provide these services. However, we can refer you to members who can support you in these and other needs you may have related to your business.
Your annual BCIA membership provides access to all member services. Many of our member companies have been continuous members since our inception in 2010. BCIA membership is a low cost, high benefit solution for anyone who works within the baby carrier field.
The BCIA is a US-based trade organization incorporated as a not-for-profit but with the ability to lobby and work with the government on policies that affect our members. We are NOT a government organization, and we do NOT write or enforce carrier standards.
If you are unable to register, please contact us directly to see if we can serve your needs.
Periodically, we have in-person meetups for members. We also hold a number of virtual informational and networking events.
Send us a message
If your question hasn’t been answered above, you can send us a message and we’ll try our best to get back to you promptly.