The Australian Babywearing Association (ABA) has launched a ‘National Campaign for Change’, gathering evidence for the ACCC to develop national safety standards for baby carriers.
There are currently no safety standards for baby carriers, and no mandatory safety testing processes.
However, they are popular items for parents, and are commonly sold in many retail outlets.
Although Australia has some of the highest baby and child product safety standards, baby carriers are largely unregulated. The ABA campaign calls for Australia to align with international standards.
ABA calls for user feedback on baby carriers
The campaign says, “Families are unknowingly purchasing carriers that could break, fail, or cause harm, and right now, there’s nothing stopping it.
“The ABA is working to change that, and your experience is the evidence we need.”
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