ASTM F2236-24 Infant and Toddler Soft Carriers

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)has released ASTM F2236-24. This standard covers the performance requirements and testing methods for soft infant and toddler carriers. It also specifies labeling and instruction requirements to ensure safe use for both the caregiver and the child.

Scope of ASTM F2236-24

Soft infant and toddler carriers refer to products made from sewn fabric. These carriers are typically designed with a sewn fabric structure to hold full-term infants up to toddlers(weighing between 3.2 kg and 20.4 kg). They are intended to keep the child in an upright position, facilitating close contact and care by the caregiver. Caregivers usually carry children using either a single-shoulder or double-shoulder style.

Note:ASTM F2236-24 does not cover sling products. For slings, refer to ASTM F2907.

Regulations and Standards Required by Amazon for Infant Soft Carriers

1. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (cpsia):

①　Primarily regulates leadand phthalates.

②　Lead: A heavy metal harmful to infants.

③　Phthalates: Often used as plasticizers; excessive exposure may affect the infant’s endocrine system.

④　Requirements: Lead content in any part that contacts the infant must be ≤ 90 ppm, and phthalate content must be ≤ 0.1%.

2. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act § 14(a)(5):

①　Requires products to have traceable labels.

②　These labels allow tracking of production batches for precise issue resolution.

3. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16, Part 1130:

①　Covers consumer registration for durable infant products.

②　Ensures easy registration for consumers and allows rapid product recalls if necessary.

4. ASTM F2236 Standard:

①　This is the core standard. Previous versions include ASTM F2236-14, F2236-16, F2236-16a.

②　The latest version is ASTM F2236-24, effective February 22, 2025.

Key Changes in ASTM F2236-24 Compared to Previous Versions

1. Updated Section 3: Revised definitions, adding parts of speech to terms.

2. Updated Section 5.7: Renamed to Flammability of Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers.

3. Updated Section 5.7.2wording.

4. Updated Sections 8 & 9: Requirements for product labels.

5. Updated Section 9: Requirements for product instructions.

6. Added examples of label warning content and format.

ASTM F2236-24 Infant Carrier Certification Process

1. Fill out the application form.

2. Submit product samples.

3. Arrange testing.

4. Draft issued after passing the tests.

5. Confirm and receive the official certificate.

Certification Timeline

Approximately 5 business days.