Revision to the Voluntary Standard for Infant and Cradle Swings
Summary
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is updating safety rules for infant and cradle swings to better protect babies from injuries and accidents. These updated standards will apply to manufacturers and sellers of baby swings, and people who currently own swings should check if their products meet the new safety requirements.
Key Points
- 1The CPSC is revising existing safety standards for baby swings to address potential hazards and improve protection for infants
- 2Manufacturers will need to design and test swings to meet these new updated safety requirements before selling them
- 3This is a proposed rule, meaning the public has until February 13, 2026 to submit comments before the final rule is decided
- 4Parents and caregivers should review whether their current baby swings comply with the new standards once they are finalized
- 5The changes apply to both infant swings and cradle swings used to soothe and care for babies
Key Dates
January 29, 2026
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