Home recall checklist for parents

Ten kinds of products worth checking for recalls, and where to look. Tick each box as you go.

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• Sleep products. Crib, bassinet, bedside sleeper, play yard, infant lounger or nursing pillow. Find the brand and model on the label, and search cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Car seats and boosters. Find the model name and manufacture date on the label, then check the maker's site and nhtsa.gov/recalls.
• Strollers, high chairs and swings. Check the model number, usually on a tag under the seat or on the frame, at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Toys with magnets or button batteries. Check any toy, fidget item or light-up item. Make sure battery compartments close securely, and search the product at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Water bead and squishy toys. These are recalled often. Search the brand and product name at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Teethers, rattles and pacifiers. Check the brand and model at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Children's clothing and sleepwear. Check pajamas, robes and anything with drawstrings. Search the brand at cpsc.gov/Recalls.
• Baby food, formula and snacks. Check the brand, product and lot or best-by date at fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts.
• Hand-me-down and secondhand items. Check every used baby product before you use it, since older items can still be in circulation.
• Anything you never registered. Register durable products with the maker, so they can contact you directly if there is a recall.

How to match a recall to your product

Companies often recall only certain models or production dates. Compare the brand, model name or number, and any date code or lot number on your product with the notice. If you are not sure, treat it as affected until you have checked. Our guide explains more: how to check if a product is recalled.

If you find a match, stop using the product and follow the official notice. See what to do when a product is recalled.

General information only, not safety, medical or legal advice. See our terms. Always follow the official recall notice. familyrecallbrief.com/checklist