Legacy Carriers
You know your favorite pair of blue jeans? The ones that you wore until you they were super soft. And then you wore them some more until the knees got thin and the cuffs were frayed. Before you knew it …
View ArticleCPSC workshop April 3, 2014- Reducing 3rd Party Testing Costs
Commission Workshop – Potential Ways to Reduce Third Party Testing Costs Through Material Determinations Consistent with Assuring Compliance CPSC has recently announced a workshop on potential ways to...
View ArticleCustomized Carriers and Accessories
We’ve been seeing a lot of aftermarket accessories and customized carrier add-ons on the market lately. A lot of it is beautifully crafted; but is it safe? First and foremost, we want to make sure...
View ArticleStatement by BCIA Executive Director
Berwick, ME USA, April 7th 2014. Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA) Executive Director Linnea Catalan issued the following statement. “The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance (BCIA) offers our heartfelt...
View ArticleSafety Brochures
The popular ‘Visible and Kissable’ BCIA safety brochure has had a fabulous update and is looking better than ever. These brochures are free to whomever wants them (you pay shipping). They offer...
View ArticleInternational Babywearing Conference July 17-20, 2014
Join the BCIA at the International Babywearing Conference in Tempe, Arizona (US) from July 17-20, 2014. Hosted by Babywearing International Inc. The International Babywearing Conference “brings...
View Article2014 Annual General Meeting
BCIA Annual Meeting Prospectus 2014 Join Your Customers and Colleagues During the ABC Kids Expo Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Monday, September 8th 2014 5:30-7:30pm 2014 marks the third year...
View Article‘Visible and Kissable™’ Usage Guidelines
The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance Corp. (BCIA) is pleased to announce that it recently applied for registration of its VISIBLE & KISSABLE™ and BCIA™ trademarks with the United States Patent and...
View ArticleABC Expo Sept 7-10th, 2014, Las Vegas
Coming to the ABC Expo? Stop by to see the following BCIA manufacturer members Company Booth Baby Holdings 3135 Baby K’tan 2321 BabyBjorn 6749 BabyHawk 2737 Beco 7137 Catbird Baby 2731 Chimparoo 2931...
View ArticleSling Safety Standard Public Comment
The CPSC public comment period for the Sling Safety Standard has created quite the flurry of concern in our industry. Many are looking for constructive ways to comment, show their support for the...
View ArticleVisible & Kissable™: Holiday Safety
We all know how easy it is to get caught up in the rush of the holiday season! A baby carrier is an invaluable tool for keeping little ones snug during the holiday rush of shopping, concerts, parties...
View ArticleSeason’s Greetings!
From our families to yours, we wish you much love, warmth and happiness over the holiday season. The BCIA will be shut down from December 16 to January 5th, 2015 to spend the holidays with loved ones-...
View ArticleHot Weather Safety Tips
Temperatures are skyrocketing in the southern hemisphere- 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...
View ArticleFAQ: Compliance for Consumers
There’s a lot of confusion around baby carrier compliance. Here’s the rundown on what it all means, what to look for and what to avoid when you are shopping for a baby carrier. Much of this information...
View ArticleStatement: Traditional Carrier Use
On behalf of the industry, the BCIA offers the following clarification in response to the recent media attention brought to the practice of babywearing:...
View Article2015 BCIA Annual General Meeting and ABC Expo
A resounding thank you to our generous members who have sponsored our Annual General Meeting and Annual Report this year! We couldn’t do it without you. Annual Report Sponsors: Annual General...
View ArticleEmployment Opportunity- Web Designer
The BCIA is hiring a part time web designer for general website maintenance and ongoing updates. We are looking for someone who has professional experience working with WordPress and various integrated...
View ArticleLending Library and Rental Program Best Practice Guidelines
There has been much discussion about how to work with babywearing groups and libraries in a way that best supports valuable peer-to-peer education and outreach while also reducing liability to...
View ArticleScholarship Opportunity: BOND Conference
The BCIA is excited to announce that we will be attending the BOND Conference as diamond sponsors. As part of our sponsorship, we are making available 2 reduced rate scholarship opportunities to those...
View ArticleEmployment Opportunity- Web Designer
The BCIA is hiring a part time web designer for general website maintenance and ongoing updates. We are looking for someone who has professional experience working with WordPress and various integrated...
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