Safety & Certifications
Safety is not optional. Every Keep Closer carrier is independently tested.
Babywearing safety is the foundation everything else at Keep Closer is built on. Every carrier we make is independently tested by accredited laboratories against the international standards that govern soft infant carriers, sling carriers, and textile safety. Below is exactly what each certification covers, why it matters, and how it applies to the carrier you're considering.
Quick facts
- Soft structured carriers (Comfort Fit): certified to ASTM F2236-24, the US safety standard for soft infant and toddler carriers.
- Sling carriers (Toddler Hip Carrier): SGS-tested to ASTM F2907-22, the standard for sling carriers.
- Fabric: 100% organic cotton, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — independently tested for harmful substances at every stage of production.
- Indonesian compliance: K3L registered (Indonesia consumer product safety).
- Quality system: ISO certified production process.
- Independent partner: testing performed by SGS, a globally accredited testing and certification body.
- US compliance: CPSIA compliant for items intended for children.
ASTM F2236-24 — Soft infant and toddler carriers
The current US safety standard for soft structured baby carriers. Tests cover load integrity, buckle strength, fall hazards, fabric tear strength, leg-opening dimensions, and labeling requirements. The Keep Closer Comfort Fit Carrier is independently certified to this standard. ASTM F2236-24 is the version updated in 2024 — older carriers on the market are still certified only t
