Clueless About Recalls

[VivaciousJewelz]

Okay, it's days like this where I worry that I'm going to be a horrible parent b/c I don't know where to look for this stuff, but WHERE do I go to check for recalls on baby item (cribs, strollers, etc)??

Everyone says "Buy used, but check the recalls" etc, but where do I look for this? Is it posted on the manufacturers websites? Is there a general website for cribs or strollers or car seats that lists ALL recalls? Where do I go??

TIA for the help with this!

[cheynesnana]

Here ya go hon... check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's page.

[Cynthiabutterfly]

You can also visit www.fda.gov

[MrsPinecone]

Sign up for the CPSC list and they will email you if there are recalls.

[VivaciousJewelz]

Thanks all! You guys are lifesavers. Now I won't be a bad mommy!

[tmsmalley]

And be sure to read through what the recall is about. Just because it is recalled doesn't always mean the product is bad. It can be that there's a quick fix needed or that it shouldn't be used in some way that it wasn't intended or something.

[puakinikini]

And be sure to read through what the recall is about. Just because it is recalled doesn't always mean the product is bad. It can be that there's a quick fix needed or that it shouldn't be used in some way that it wasn't intended or something.

Yes - good advice - sometimes things get recalled b/c people leave their kid unattended when they should be supervised (ex: bath seats) or they use the product in a way that it was clearly not intended.