CPSCProposed Rule

Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Bassinets and Cradles

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Summary

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is updating safety standards for bassinets and cradles—the small beds where babies sleep. These updated rules aim to prevent injuries and deaths by making these products safer for infants.

Key Points

  • 1The CPSC is revising existing safety standards that manufacturers must follow when making bassinets and cradles for babies
  • 2These changes are meant to address safety hazards that could cause infant injuries or deaths
  • 3Manufacturers and the public have until September 25, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed changes
  • 4Once finalized, all companies making bassinets and cradles will need to comply with the new safety requirements
  • 5This affects baby product manufacturers and families who purchase these items for their infants

Key Dates

Published

September 10, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 25, 2025

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