Product Resources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
This government body issues recalls of consumer products ranging from toys to sports and recreation products. It also provides useful information sheets on how to make sure you’re buying safe products.

Consumers’ Union
Consumers' Union is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just and safe marketplace for all consumers, and to empower consumers to protect themselves. The group publishes ratings on consumer products in their magazine, Consumer Reports.

Safe Kids Worldwide
An international network of organizations that work to prevent accidental childhood injuries.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The FDA regulates medicine, medical devices, cosmetics, along with food additives, packaging, labeling and ingredients.

The Cochrane Collaboration
This group publishes “gold standard” reviews of medical research on the safety and effectiveness of drugs and medical interventions, with “plain language” summaries of the findings.

Research on Adverse Drug Events and Reports (RADAR)
RADAR is a team of 25 doctors who receive calls about possible adverse drug reactions and conduct investigations. RADAR is based at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago.

U.S. National Highway Transportation and Safety Agency
This agency regulates traffic safety and equipment, including baby and child seats and tires.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
This group researches highway safety issues and makes recommendations on improving the safety of automobiles and safety products inside automobiles, including child seats.