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Many parents assume that a baby product must be proven safe before being sold in the U.S. But sadly, this isn’t the case.
Of the approximately 15,000 product categories the government oversees, only about 70 require testing before hitting the market. For those 70 product categories, there are federal rules and specific safety requirements.
But most products are governed by voluntary standards created by independent organizations, leaving a hole in the safety net for consumers. And if an applicable standard doesn’t exist for a product, it can be put on the market even if it has not been safety-tested.
The upshot: It’s all too easy for parents to purchase potentially unsafe baby products.
Part of our mission here at Consumer Reports is to fight for a safer world for all—and to raise awareness about potentially harmful products. We want to help create a world where parents can feel confident about the safety of everything they buy for their babies.
Read on to learn more about CR’s investigations into unsafe baby products. We’re fighting for you and your family.
—Siobhan Adcock
Director, Baby Content Development
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