Find the Membership That's Right for You

Our Members champion safer products for babies and peace of mind for parents. We represent 95 percent of the baby and children’s products industry in North America, meaning we have the depth and breadth of expertise and resources to provide you with the ongoing support and information you need. For example, the Baby Safety Alliance: 

  • Guides your product testing
  • Advocates for the safety, accessibility, and affordability of baby products
  • Elevates the status of your product
  • Keeps you informed
  • Connects you with the baby and children's products community
  • Advances your company's success
  • Saves you money

The Baby Safety Alliance offers two membership types: Member and Associate Member. These annual memberships run on a calendar year basis (January 1 - December 31). Find the membership type that’s right for you:

Member

A corporation, co-partnership, or individual engaged in the manufacture, importation, or distribution of juvenile products for general sale to retail distribution channels in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, BUT not also primarily engaged in the retailing of juvenile products in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

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Associate Member ($2,985) A corporation, co-partnership, or individual engaged in the manufacture, importation, or distribution of juvenile products that is not selling into North America, and therefore does not qualify for a regular manufacturing membership. Companies that fall into the below categories also qualify for Associate Membership:
  • Retailer
  • Service Provider
  • Consultant
  • Licensor
  • Media
  • Trade/Professional Organization
  • Charity or NGO
  • Testing Lab
  • Product Design Firm

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If you have questions about membership, please reach out to us at info@BabySafetyAlliance.org.


Add-On Option: Child Passenger Safety Special Interest Group

If you’re a Member or Associate Member of the Baby Safety Alliance with an interest in child passenger safety (e.g., child restraint manufacturer, compliance lab, etc.), you should consider joining the Child Passenger Safety Special Interest Group (CPS-SIG). More details on CPS-SIG Member Benefits can be found here.


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MEMBER BENEFITS

Members of the Baby Safety Alliance receive important advantages, including:

  • Access to experts and peers providing the timeliest industry information and resources
  • A partner in tackling issues that are beyond the scope of your individual company's operations
  • Recognition for your company's leadership role in advancing the industry and the safety of baby and children’s products

As a Member of the Baby Safety Alliance, you gain exclusive access to industry information, events, benefits, and resources to help you navigate the complex juvenile products industry.

See below for more reasons to become a Baby Safety Alliance Member:

Receive Government Affairs Support

The Baby Safety Alliance is proud to serve as the voice of the industry at all levels of state and federal government. This is accomplished through in-person meetings, public comments, and campaigns. The Baby Safety Alliance’s advocacy efforts afford our Members prime access to regulators and lawmakers around the U.S. and on the Hill.

The Baby Safety Alliance's advocacy work consists of:

  • Dedicated staff and government relations services to track, monitor, and advocate on the rapidly changing regulations across states
  • Product-specific sub-groups to address regulatory issues and crisis situations
  • Representation of member interests before government agencies, including the CPSC and NHTSA
  • The Baby Safety Alliance’s Government Affairs Director Sean McLaughlin, who works closely with federal legislators and regulators
  • The Baby Safety Alliance's General Counsel Rick Locker, Esq., who represents Member interests in legislative and regulatory matters
  • The Baby Safety Alliance’s Director of Child Passenger Safety Joe Colella, who advocates on behalf of CPS Members
Enjoy Member-Only Perks on Baby Safety Alliance Verification

Participation in the Baby Safety Alliance’s Verification Program demonstrates your commitment to safety and offers up to 70% off third-party testing costs, as well as use of the Baby Safety Alliance Verification Seal. Verified products are listed in our Online Verified Products Directory.

Take Advantage of the Baby Safety Alliance Pre-Qualification Program with Amazon

If your product earns Baby Safety Alliance Verification, it will be pre-qualified for sale on Amazon. The Pre-Qualification Program:

  • Minimizes the risk of products being removed from the platform
  • Simplifies issue resolution with Amazon
  • Provides value-added support to sellers
Stay in the Know with Exclusive Communications

Members receive up-to-date industry and regulatory news through:

  • Regulatory and legislative updates and meetings
  • ASTM and compliance updates with access to support staff
  • Exclusive webinars
  • A weekly eNewsletter, 3-Minute Thursdays
Connect with Others in the Industry

The Baby Safety Alliance offers business-building and networking programs, including:

  • Annual Summit with Hill Day
  • Annual membership meeting
  • Regulatory and networking events

Members also have access to:

  • Government Affairs Director Sean McLaughlin
  • A Business Consultant with industry experience
  • General Counsel Rick Locker, Esq. (1-hour free consultation)
  • A Compliance Consultant (90-minute consultation)
  • Networking opportunities that foster growth and awareness
  • Public relations and brand exposure (e.g. Baby Safety Month)
  • Robust content at the Baby Safety Alliance Summit
  • Marketing & Communications team support
  • Associate Members offering added value to industry manufacturers
Promote Your Brand through Product Giveaways

Throughout the year–and especially during Baby Safety Month in September–Members can participate in product giveaway opportunities for additional brand exposure among expecting and new parents. 


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BABY SAFETY ALLIANCE ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS

Member Directory

Receive access to our Member Directory with point-of-contact information.

Hosting a Webinar

Take advantage of hosting one webinar per year on a topic of your choice. This webinar will be recorded and housed on our website for Members to view at any time.

Associate Member Spotlight

Once per year, the Baby Safety Alliance will spotlight your organization in our 3-Minute Thursdays eNewsletter via our “Associate Member Spotlight” section. You will receive logo placement and 50 words to promote services to Members of the Baby Safety Alliance.

Networking Opportunities

Participate in the Baby Safety Alliance Summit and ASTM Meetings for key networking opportunities with your industry colleagues. The Baby Safety Alliance also brings industry leaders together for special interest group meetings when appropriate, which makes for another great networking opportunity.

First Access to Sponsorship Opportunities

Becoming an Associate Member of the Baby Safety Alliance gives you the opportunity to sponsor industry events like the Baby Safety Alliance Summit and other key networking events.

Associate Service Provider Directory

Associate Members of the Baby Safety Alliance are able to showcase their services within the Alliance’s Service Provider Directory free of charge. This includes a brief description, your logo, and a link to your website.


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BABY SAFETY ALLIANCE CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (CPS-SIG) MEMBER BENEFITS

If you’re a Member or Associate Member of the Baby Safety Alliance with an interest in child passenger safety (e.g., child restraint manufacturer, compliance lab, etc.), you should consider joining the Child Passenger Safety Special Interest Group (CPS-SIG). Benefits of participating in this group include:

  • Support for CPS-SIG interests in regulation, legislation, and media communication
  • Participation in industry communication with regulators, including face-to-face meetings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) personnel
  • Communication on new research or events that may affect car seats or the industry
  • Representation of CPS-SIG interests in meetings and collaboration with external stakeholders
  • Participation in CPS-SIG consumer-facing efforts during CPS Week and throughout the year

We champion safer products for babies and peace of mind for parents.

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