US safety regulators want to know if new bassinet standards are actually safer

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking for public comments on a revised safety standard for bassinets and cradles. This new standard updates the current voluntary industry guidelines that the CPSC uses for its mandatory safety rules.

The CPSC's mandatory safety rules for bassinets and cradles rely on voluntary industry standards. When these voluntary standards change, the CPSC must decide whether to adopt the new version. This process determines the actual safety requirements for all bassinets and cradles sold in the US, affecting manufacturers and parents alike.