How Tariffs Have Affected the Price of Baby Products
What to know when building your registry in the face of continued tariffs.
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TL;DR: Many baby brands have increased the prices of their products, including car seats and strollers, to counter the effects of tariffs. Others have delayed product launches and cancelled sales. Here’s how you can strategize for your baby needs and still save money.
If you’re an expecting or new parent, you may have heard the continued news about the tariffs (aka taxes on imported goods) the US is placing on products from other countries—especially China—and think, “how will this affect me and what I need for my new baby?”
Long story short: Quite a bit. Tariffs are currently affecting many baby goods, especially the safety essentials. For example, you have to have a car seat to take baby home from the hospital, and the vast majority of car seats are manufactured in countries now facing high tariffs, like China and Canada. This means prices are increasing for these and other baby products that new parents need.
Editor's note: This information was accurate as of October 1, 2025, and we'll continue to update as new information becomes available.
What baby products may be affected by the tariffs?
Car seats (infant and convertible)
Strollers
Cribs and bassinets (including travel cribs and playards)
European-made formula
Nursery furniture, including gliders and rockers
Baby clothes
Toys
High chairs
Diaper pails
Swings
Monitors
Bouncers
Play gyms & activity centers
Diaper bags
So, what does this mean for you, and how can you navigate this uncertain time?
Since May, all tariff-related retail pricing has been in place, including increases of up to 20% across products. These are some of the major baby brands that have raised their prices as an effect of tariff increases:
Chicco
UPPAbaby
Nuna
Stokke
Britax
Mockingbird
Bugaboo
Fisher-Price
Skip Hop
Infantino
Baby Brezza
Thule
Joie
Dagne Dover
Hape
Delta Children
Copper Pearl
Hatch
Different products are being affected by tariffs at different times, so you’ll likely continue to see more brands join the list of price increases. For example, tariffs on imported furniture, including upholstered nursery furniture like gliders and rockers, are now in effect as of October 1st—which means brands like Delta Children and many sellers on Wayfair will be raising their prices accordingly.
Will prices ever go down?
Some brands, including Dorel Juvenile (the parent company of Maxi-Cosi, Safety 1st and Cosco Kids), are looking to start or increase their US manufacturing to reduce how tariffs affect their products, but it’s difficult to know how long that process will take. And US manufacturing isn’t in the cards for other brands, meaning they’ll continue to be impacted by tariffs as long as they’re in effect (which could be anywhere from two to 20 years, according to economic scholars).
While many brands had previously cancelled any deals when the tariffs were first introduced, promotional offers are back (including for brands like UPPAbaby and Graco). Many of the baby gear sales you’ll see are around 20–30% off, which equates to pre-tariff pricing. And as always, we'll keep you in the know about any sales on baby products.
How to think about your registry
Increased prices may also affect how your family and friends buy gifts off your registry. Here are a few ways to make things easier for them:
Most Wanted: Mark your essential must-have products—like a car seat, stroller, bassinet or crib—as “Most Wanted” on your Babylist registry. Doing this will move all of these items to the very top of your registry when your friends and family visit, so they can easily see what you need most. (Tip: prioritize what you need for the first 3-6 months over things you might want for baby later.)
Group gifting: Marking an item as open to group gifting allows multiple folks close to you to pitch in on a bigger-ticket gear item that might rise in cost.
Secondhand and used: Mark items as “open to secondhand” on your Babylist baby registry. You can get amazing items from friends and families that have barely been used. Many products (think bouncers, swings or bassinets) are used for such a short time. You get what you need, and they clear out space in their closet! Just be sure to follow guidance for what’s safe to get used and what’s not.
In addition to these registry tips, you can also track price changes on Babylist through email and push notifications (download the app!).
There are many great baby products at a variety of price points. If you need help researching, check out our lists of affordable baby gear to get you started:
Having a baby or being a new parent is tough enough. Navigating it during uncertain economic times can be even harder. Want to stay in the know? We’ll update this guide as we learn more—bookmark it or sign up for Babylist emails for info on price changes, tariffs and product availability.
News resources about baby products and the tariffs
Latest General Tariff News (Reuters)
How Tariffs Will Affect Baby Gear Prices—and What Parents Can Do Now (Consumer Reports)
Prices on Baby Essentials Are Up — and More Increases May Be Coming (Kiplinger)
Prices for common baby items are rising due to Trump’s tariffs, congressional analysis says (CNBC)
The Trump Tariffs Have Already Made These 5 Essential Baby Products 24% More Expensive (Glamour)
