Infant Carriers (Last Updated 07/09/2007)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff is providing technical support for voluntary standard activities related to hand-held infant carriers. CPSC staff is working with the ASTM F15.21 Infant Carriers, Bouncers and Baby Swings Subcommittee to revise performance requirements for ASTM F 2050-03 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Hand-Held Infant Carriers. Many hand-held infant carriers also serve as car seats. This standard is not intended to address incidents resulting from the use of the product in a motor vehicle.
In 2005, there were an estimated 14,000 carrier-related injuries (excluding motor vehicle incidents) treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. These include injuries involving hand-held, frame and soft carriers. CPSC also has reports of 16 carrier-related infant deaths that occurred from 2001-2003.
CPSC staff is currently working with ASTM to address issues related to infant carrier safety including stability on soft surfaces and handle integrity.
Additional Information
Fact Sheets:
The Safe Nursery (PDF)
Incident Data:
Voluntary Standard and Code Activities:
- ASTM F-15 Committee Meetings on Juvenile Products (PDF), March 19-22, 2007
CPSC Staff Reports, Memoranda and Contracts:
ASTM International
For further information contact Len Morrissey at lmorriss@astm.org or ASTM International at www.astm.org
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For additional information or to comment, please contact CPSC’s Office of the Secretary at cpsc-os@cpsc.gov
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