The Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act of 2008 was signed into law on August 14 by President Bush. The bill, also known as H.R. 4040, requires manufacturers and importers to subject toys and other nursery products to certify that they have passed strict mandatory U.S. safety standards before they hit store shelves. The certifications must be based on reasonable production testing of parts or finished products.
Here is a summary of some provisions the new CPSC regulations are required to implement:
Toy and JP Testing: Requires mandatory third party safety certification of products made for children 12 and under. Upon CPSC accreditation, private labs could be allowed to test products if they provide equal or greater consumer protection than available third party labs. Authorizes CPSC personnel to inspect any lab certified under the Consumer Product Safety Act and withdraw accreditation if necessary. The JPMA Certification Program is subject to update and is expected to provide a turnkey solution to these new testing and certification requirements. Certain durable infant products: Specifically identifies certain products that will need to contain product registration cards, which are: full-size cribs and non-full-size cribs; toddler beds; high chairs, booster chairs, and hook-on chairs; bath seats; gates and other enclosures for confining a child; play yards; stationary activity centers; infant carriers; strollers; walkers; swings; and bassinets and cradles.
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Where: Along Comes a Baby – Bellingham, WA map to store
When: Friday September 26th 10am to 8pm, Saturday September 27th 10am to 5pm, Sunday September 28th 10am to 5pm
The weekend of September 27th marks the first year since we opened! We will be celebrating with our biggest sale ever! Everything will be on sale including Uppa Baby, Phil&Teds, and Bob Strollers! Furniture and Bedding will be on sale for 50% off! We will award prizes for customers who enter our give away. This year will will give away a Moby Wrap, Ergo Carrier, and a free 3D Ultrasound from First Impressions, our in store 3D Ultrasound technicians. On Friday the 26th and Sunday the 28th a certified car seat technician from American Insurance will be in our store to inspect your car seats for free! So come join our celebration and save some money. Our Sale will be for Friday the 26thfrom 10am – 8pm, Saturday the 27th from 10am – 6pm and Sunday the 28th from 10am – 5pm. See you here!
This is an updated list of model numbers affected by the CPSC Alert on Simplicity
Affected model munbers: 3000, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3020, 3025, 3026, 3027, 3030, 3040, 3045, 3046, 3047, 3050, 3060, 3070, 3111, 3112, 3122, 343-8363, 343-8399, 5730, 5750, 8393, 9250, TD2500
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Where: Aldrich Baby News – Tucson, AZ - Map to Store
When: Saturday, September 27th from 10am to 6pm
Have your car seat checked, register to win many great prizes and take advantage of great sale prices throughout the store. Participants include Dr Michael Stevens: OB/GYN, Kool Smiles Denistry, My Gym, Lance Fairchild Photography, DansWest, a lactation consultant, Drowning Prevention, Southwest Housing Council, Poison Control, Child and Family Resourses, Manufacturer’s Representatives and more.
Please come out and join us for a fun and informative time.
See you there,
Jim Metras
Aldrich Baby News
Madison Lifetime Crib
Your baby deserves the best!! Muniré furniture is dedicated to providing superior quality furniture at a great value. With over twenty years of manufacturing experience, Munire is a leader in the juvenile industry. Munire’s ongoing commitment to the highest standards in durability, quality and style has set them apart from all the rest. At this years ABC show Munire didn’t fail to impress us again with their new “Madison” collection. Shipping in early December, the “Madison” collection will be available in an Espresso, Sienna (Cherry like finish), and Classic Chestnut finishes. With a lifetime crib and 4 chest pieces the “Madison” collection will create a beautiful room for your child for many years to come. The best part… it is at a GREAT affordable price. Check your local Baby News Store to see this beautiful collection!! Read the rest of this entry »
