Bath seat debate challenges safety of infant products
Parents and grandparents warn bath seats create a false sense of security and risk, arguing they encourage inattentive supervision. Critics contend products are poorly designed while regulators debate a possible ban despite cautions from the CPSC and ongoing confirmation hearings.
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Regulators Consider Rules After Infant Bath Seat Deaths
Government statistics show at least 78 children died since 1983 from bath seats or rings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission plans a lengthy three step comment period to shape mandatory rules on leg hole size and suction cup design, with possible shift to voluntary compliance.
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