Cribs and bassinets must now meet the latest safety standards, closing a 12-year gap

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission updated the mandatory safety standard for bassinets and cradles. This means all new bassinets and cradles sold in the US must now meet the latest voluntary safety specifications.

Since 2013, the mandatory safety rules for bassinets and cradles were based on an older version of the voluntary industry standard. This update closes that gap, ensuring that products on the market meet current best practices for infant safety. It removes a loophole where manufacturers could meet an outdated legal requirement even if the industry had already moved to a safer design.