Consumer Reports (CR), the independent, non-profit member organization, welcomes the opportunity to submit the following comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to revise the existing safety standard for bassinets and cradles. Millions of infants in millions of households nationwide use these products every day, and we commend the CPSC for proposing this rule that would further improve safety.
As a foundational infant product, a bassinet is often one of the first products that parents purchase for their new baby. It is designed to provide babies with a safe sleep environment for the first months of their lives. Parents and caregivers should always be able to trust that the bassinet they choose meets strong standards that align with evidence-based safe sleeping practices, which include placing a baby alone, on their back, on a firm, noninclined surface in a safe sleep environment without soft objects or loose bedding.
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