Section 104: Standards and Consumer Registration of Durable
Will infants’ crib bedding, blankets, bath textiles, and apparel fall under the heading of "durable product"?
Nursery ProductsNo. Congress did not define the term "durable," but it is commonly understood to mean able to exist for a long time without significant deterioration. Cloth/textile items are generally not considered to be durable goods. None of the items Congress specified in section 104 as examples of durable products are items made entirely of cloth, rather they are primarily made from rigid materials (e.g., cribs, toddler beds, high chairs, strollers, bath seats).
So that means that my bibs should be safe... I make them from 100% cotton, most of them organic. I use 100% cotton thread, even.
That takes a little bit of the edge off... I just want to see something firm and clear in writing!