The Tariffs Are Coming For Baby Products

Being a parent is an expensive experience. A stroller alone can easily cost over a thousand dollars, not to mention the constant new clothing as children grow, formula and food for them to eat, and the rising costs (and challenge to find) of childcare. Unfortunately, there's no reprieve in sight, especially thanks to the new tariffs. While there have been delays on some tariffs hitting areas like consumer technology and cars, and tariffs for several countries have pauses until July, tariffs for China have already kicked in at up to 145 percent. A huge percentage of products like car seats and strollers are made in China, putting them immediately under the heat of higher prices. “We’re already seeing a significant—and potentially devastating—impact on the cost of baby items,” says Natalie Gordon, founder and CEO of Babylist. Most baby gear brands I reached out to declined to comment on any price increases they expect to see as the tariffs set in. Only one has confirmed for me so far. ... Read full article.