When selecting newborn baby products, safety is the paramount concern for every parent.
Baby playpen, in particular, not only provides a safe play space for children but also give parents peace of mind to attend to other tasks.
To ensure the foldable playpen you purchase is safe and reliable, it’s essential to understand the necessary certifications and safety regulations.
As a professional Chinese designer and manufacturer of baby safety products, CHOCCHICK prioritizes safety regulations in our product design and production, ensuring our clients (including Amazon sellers, brand owners, distributors, Shopify sellers, etc.) and ultimately the end-users (parents and children) feel secure.
This article provides a detailed overview of the relevant certifications and safety regulations for baby playpens in the United States and the European Union, helping you make an informed choice.
U.S. Certifications and Safety Regulations for Newborn baby products
In the United States, playpen safety standards are governed by ASTM F1004 and ASTM F406, which assess and ensure the safety and reliability of playpens.
ASTM F1004-23 / 16 CFR 1239 (based on ASTM F1004-22)
– Free-standing playpens used to confine infants in a fully enclosed play area.
– Applicable for children aged 6 to 24 months.
ASTM F406-22
– Playpens with a floor and rigid frame sides made of mesh or fabric, primarily used for children’s play or sleep, and can be folded for storage.
– Suitable for children who cannot climb out and are less than 35 inches (890mm) tall.
Physical Structure Tests
1. Stability test (including tensile and torsion tests to ensure stability during normal use).
2. Side height and vertical strength test (to ensure the playpen height and stability prevent children from climbing out).
3. Hinge mechanism lock (to prevent accidental opening).
4. Lock durability test (to ensure the durability of locking mechanisms).
5. Pinch and shear points (to prevent fingers or body parts from being trapped).
6. Rail spacing, hole test, and bottom gap test (to ensure no dangerous gaps).
7. Sharp edges test (to ensure no sharp edges).
8. Small parts test (to prevent detachment and choking hazards).
9. Label test (to ensure labels do not detach and remain legible).
Chemical Tests
1. Material safety (to ensure environmentally friendly materials are used).
2. Flammability requirements (to ensure materials do not release harmful substances when burned).
EU Certifications and Safety Regulations for Newborn baby products
EN 12227 is the European standard specifically for household playpens, covering various safety and performance requirements. Below are the key test contents of this standard:
EN 12227:2010
– Playpens with a floor to contain children and limit their play area.
– Suitable for children weighing up to 15 kg, generally those under 24 months.
Physical Structure Tests
1. Structural integrity and stability (static and dynamic load tests to ensure stability in various use conditions).
2. Playpen height and footstep points (to ensure the playpen height prevents climbing).
3. Playpen tilt (to ensure stability on inclined surfaces to prevent tipping).
4. Opening gaps and hole sizes (to prevent finger or body part entrapment).
5. Safety of folding mechanisms (to prevent accidental unlocking).
6. Door and lock durability (to ensure strength and durability in use).
7. Pinch points (to prevent finger or body part entrapment).
8. Removable or detachable small parts (to ensure no parts can detach).
9. Entanglement hazards (to prevent ropes or other parts from entangling children).
10. Hanging load test (to ensure the playpen does not break or lose functionality under hanging load, ensuring children’s safety).
11. Sharp points and edges (to ensure no sharp edges).
12. Side strength and fatigue strength (to ensure side durability).
Chemical Tests
1. Material safety (to ensure environmentally friendly materials are used).
2. Flammability requirements (to ensure materials do not release harmful substances when burned).
Baby Playpen
Multi-Function Portable Play Pen Easy One-Handed Newborn Baby Playpen
Features
- Safety: Baby playpens provide a secure environment for infants
- Portability: Most baby playpens are lightweight and foldable
- Visibility: They are usually designed with mesh or transparent sides
- Comfort: Playpens often come with padded mats
- Versatility: Many models include additional features like toys, mobiles
Summary
The safety and reliability of newborn baby products like playpens are of utmost importance.
In both the U.S. and the EU, these products must undergo rigorous certification and testing to meet relevant standards and regulations.
By adhering to these strict certifications and safety regulations, manufacturers can ensure comprehensive safety for children during use, giving parents peace of mind. Only then can we ensure that children grow up happily in a safe environment.
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