consumers are urged to check the safety standards for baby carriers with claims online auction sites are trading counterfeit products despite an awareness campaign.
australian and new zealand distributor of the ergobaby carrier, babes in arms, is trying to stop fake carriers getting into the hands of unsuspecting local parents who may be unknowingly putting babies at risk.
director anita lincolne-lomax says it’s easy to be duped by the counterfeit copies.
“safety is a paramount consideration for parents when they’re buying baby products,” she says. “these baby carrier copies are very convincing and even the most discerning buyer could be fooled.”
customers are advised to look out for signs the product may be a fake including no warranty or insurance policy for the item, a lack of safety testing and inferior parts.
“the people responsible for making the counterfeit ergobaby carriers are preying on parents who want to nurture and care for their children and who are trying to save money by buying discounted or second hand goods through auction sites.
“babes in arms has given many parents across australia the opportunity to hold their babies close within their loving embrace and be able to balance their needs and that of their babies with our wonderful range of baby wearing products,” she explains.
lincolne-lomax says parents and families wishing to buy the ergobaby carriers should do so through authorised retailers.
