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 ..read more

The BCIA has four open board positions for 2022-2025. Please take a moment to meet the candidates and cast your vote. … Read More ..read more

During this one hour webinar you'll learn how to increase your retail sales of baby carriers. Create a toolkit for your sales team, optimize your displays, distinguish your brand, and delight your customers. Then ... close the sale!… Read More ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read 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 ..read more

Photo courtesy of Tuck and Bundle Temperatures are skyrocketing- what’s a hot weather parent to do? Don’t let high temperatures keep you from doing what you love with your little one. Carry on with these hot weather safety tips for more comfortable babywearing. Time outings for the coolest parts of the day It might sound obvious, but stay out of the sun wherever possible. Keep outdoor activities to the morning and evening when the temps are a bit cooler. Babies … Read More ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more