BCIA Annual Report 2021-2022
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Baby Carrier Product Recall Plan
If your company manufactures baby carriers, wraps, slings, hip seats, etc., you should have a baby carrier product recall plan in place. Recalls are rare, but they can happen for many reasons. If a product has incorrect labels, component breakage, or other issues, then a government’s consumer product safety commission or public health organization may issue a baby carrier product recall. Compliance planning: preventing a baby carrier product recall No company wants to endure a baby carrier product recall. Manufacturers … Read More
Baby Carrier Compliance Labeling: Complete Primer for ASTM F2907
Navigating the regulations around baby carrier compliance labeling for slings, wraps, and other babywearing products can be complicated. They also change from time to time as the baby carrier compliance laws and standards are updated. 2022 Baby Carrier Compliance Labeling Rules In August of 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission updated the existing regulations for baby sling and baby wrap carriers. When they adopted ASTM F2907-22, the baby carrier compliance labeling rules changed. If you’d like to learn more … Read More
What’s New in the F2907-22 Sling Standard?
The main changes to the F2907-22 sling standard focus on changes to the product warning labels. For a brief overview of the changes and information about the CPSC vote, see our press release: F2907-22: Changes to the ASTM Baby Sling Standard, published last month. Why Were These Changes Made? The ASTM has committed to harmonizing standards across the board. This includes ensuring that warning labels meet ANSI’s Z535 standard for warning labels. These changes will also impact other carrier categories, … Read More
Webinar: Increase Online Baby Carrier Sales
Selling baby carriers in a retail store can be intimidating for sales staff, but there are plenty of ways to make it easier. Join us for ideas on how to improve your baby carrier sales and ensure all new and expecting parents go home with at least one baby carrier that meets their needs. … Read More
F2907-22: Changes to the ASTM Baby Sling Standard
On August 11, 2022, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission voted 4-1 to adopt the updated ASTM Infant Sling Standard, F2907-22, as the mandatory safety standard for baby sling carriers. … Read More
International Product Safety: Baby Carriers and More
This webinar discusses the shifting landscape of international product safety. “Global hotspots” are highlighted, but the points made apply to sales in any country.… Read More
Are you the next BCIA board treasurer?
After twelve amazing years of service, Susan Gmeiner is ready to step down as the BCIA board treasurer. If you’ve been wanting to be more connected to the babywearing industry and the BCIA, you love numbers, and you want to help choose the direction of our growth, you might be our next treasurer! But wait! Are you worried about whether you’re qualified? There’s a good chance you are! The ideal candidate is organized, has some familiarity with Quickbooks, understands basic … Read More
Avoid pitfalls and increase sales: Selling baby carriers at markets, fairs, and trade shows
Want to take your booth or table to the next level? No matter where you’re vending, you’ll find insider tips and actionable strategies to increase your sales at your next event.… Read More
Connecting with healthcare professionals as a babywearing educator: July roundtable discussion
The following are notes from our July roundtable discussion about discussing skin to skin contact and kangaroo care with healthcare professionals. … Read More