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Navigating the new website
We’re so excited to launch our new website! Member experience and accessibility of resources was at the forefront of the design. You’ll notice an updated, friendlier color scheme, and hopefully you’ll notice easier navigation. Things to note: Easier to navigate member dashboard Updated organization of BCIA resources New membership application…
Regulations & Standards
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…
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…
F2907-22: Changes to the ASTM Baby Sling Standard
Research, Education, and Babywearing Support
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…
Connecting with healthcare professionals as a babywearing educator
Webinars
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
Webinar: Increase Online Baby Carrier Sales
Scroll down to watch: Increase Online Baby Carrier Sales by Optimizing Your Babywearing Website Do you want to increase online baby carrier sales? Online traffic…
Webinar: International Product Safety — Baby Carriers and More
Overview of the international product safety webinar This webinar discusses the shifting landscape of international product safety. It was sponsored by the Society of Product…
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
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…
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…