prEN 18102

Child care articles - Children’s bedguards for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for children’s bedguards for domestic use intended for use with junior or adult beds.
These bedguards, when used in conjunction with a bed/mattress combination, are intended to prevent children aged between 18 months and 4 years from falling out of bed.
This document is not applicable to bedguards designed for adult use, or to bedguards which are an integral part of a bed, i.e. a permanent fixture not intended to be detached.
If the bedguard has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standard(s) apply.

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderbettschutzgitter für den Wohnbereich - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Kinderbettschutzgitter für den Wohnbereich fest, die zur Verwendung in Betten für Kinder oder Erwachsene vorgesehen sind.
Diese Bettschutzgitter sollen in Verbindung mit einer Bett-Matratzen-Kombination verhindern, dass Kinder im Alter zwischen 18 Monaten und 4 Jahren aus dem Bett fallen.
Dieses Dokument ist weder für Bettschutzgitter, die für Erwachsene bestimmt sind, noch für Bettschutzgitter anwendbar, die ein fester Bestandteil des Bettes sind, d. h. eine dauerhafte Einrichtung, die nicht dazu vorgesehen ist, abgenommen zu werden.
Falls das Bettschutzgitter mehrere Funktionen aufweist oder für eine andere Funktion umgewandelt werden kann, ist/sind jeweils die einschlägige(n) Europäische(n) Norm(en) anwendbar.

Articles de puériculture - Barrières de lit pour enfant à usage domestique - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d'essai pour les barrières de lit pour enfant à usage domestique destinées à être utilisées avec des lits d'enfant ou d'adulte.
Ces barrières de lit, lorsqu'elles sont utilisées avec une combinaison lit/matelas, sont destinées à empêcher les enfants de 18 mois à 4 ans de tomber du lit.
Le présent document n'est pas applicable aux barrières de lit conçues pour un usage par un adulte, ni aux barrières de lit qui font partie intégrante d'un lit, c'est-à-dire qui sont fixées de manière permanente et qui ne sont pas prévues pour être détachées.
Si la barrière de lit offre plusieurs fonctions ou peut être convertie en une autre fonction, la ou les Normes européennes pertinentes s'appliquent.

Izdelki za otroke - Varnostne ograje za otroške posteljice za domačo uporabo - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za otroške posteljne ograje za domačo uporabo, namenjene uporabi z mladinskimi ali odraslimi posteljami.
Te posteljne ograje, ko se uporabljajo v povezavi s kombinacijo postelja/vzmetnica, so namenjene preprečevanju padcev otrok, starih med 18 meseci in 4 leti, iz postelje.
Ta dokument ne velja za posteljne ograje, namenjene uporabi pri odraslih, ali za posteljne ograje, ki so sestavni del postelje, tj. trajna pritrditev, ki ni namenjena odstranitvi.
Če ima posteljna ograja več funkcij ali se lahko pretvori v drugo funkcijo, se uporabljajo ustrezni evropski standard(i).

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 05-Aug-2027
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 252 - Child use and care articles
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 252/WG 4 - Early learning and protection
• Current Stage: 4020 - Submission to enquiry - Enquiry
• Start Date: 30-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 14-Oct-2025
• Completion Date: 30-Apr-2026
• Directive: Not Harmonized2023/988/EU - Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC
• Mandate: M/264 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC in the field of consumer safety related to the safety of child-care articles
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 18102:2026 - Child care articles - Children’s bedguards for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods

Overview

prEN 18102 is a draft European Standard developed by CEN for the safety of child care articles, specifically targeting children’s bedguards for domestic use. This standard defines safety requirements and comprehensive test methods for bedguards designed to be used with junior or adult beds to prevent children between 18 months and 4 years old from falling out of bed. The aim is to ensure that only safe products reach the market, supporting both manufacturers in compliance and consumers in confidence.

Bedguards covered by this standard are intended for domestic use and must be compatible with detachable or fixed mattresses and bed frames. This standard excludes bedguards made for adult use or units that are permanent fixtures of the bed.

Key Topics

prEN 18102 addresses several critical safety aspects for children’s bedguards:

• Chemical Hazards: Requirements are included to limit children’s exposure to potentially harmful substances, referencing EN 17826 for chemical migration limits.
• Flammability Hazards: Materials such as textiles and plastic coverings must meet specified flammability limits as set out in EN 71-2, ensuring surfaces do not quickly ignite or spread flames.
• Mechanical Hazards: Stringent test methods assess risks such as choking, ingestion, suffocation, entrapment, structural integrity, and hazardous edges.
• Functional Safety: Bedguards must remain effective during typical use, including under stress or impact, maintaining their protective role.
• Product Information: Clear and permanent marking, including minimum age, instructions for use, and warnings, is mandated to guide safe product selection and use.
• Testing Methods: Detailed methods are included for assessing dimensions, force application, entrapment risks, and operational durability.

Applications

prEN 18102 is highly relevant for:

• Manufacturers and Importers: Ensuring compliance with European health and safety requirements before placing children’s bedguards on the market.
• Retailers: Verifying their product offerings meet current domestic safety standards, reducing liability.
• Testing Laboratories: Using defined test protocols to assess product safety and support CE marking processes.
• Consumer Protection Organizations: Evaluating and recommending products that adhere to the strictest safety requirements.
• Parents and Caregivers: Selecting bedguards with confidence, knowing they are designed and tested to prevent falls and avoid injury for children in the specified age group.

Bedguards conforming to prEN 18102 are suitable for use in homes, nurseries, and other domestic child care environments.

Related Standards

For effective compliance and a comprehensive approach to child product safety, the following standards are closely associated:

• EN 71-2: Safety of toys – Part 2: Flammability requirements, referenced for flammability testing of materials.
• EN 17826: Child care articles – Chemical hazards, for limits on hazardous substances.
• EN ISO 2439: Flexible cellular polymeric materials – Used for testing mattress hardness.
• EN 1930: Barriers for domestic use, which may provide guidance when bedguards serve as multi-functional safety devices.
• EU Regulation 2023/988/EU: Broad product safety regulatory framework referenced for compliance alignment in Annex ZA.

Practical Value

Complying with prEN 18102 supports:

• Market Access: Meeting European standards facilitates entry and sales in EU and EFTA member states.
• Reduced Risk of Harm: Manufacturers and retailers can demonstrate due diligence in safeguarding young children.
• Efficient Product Development: Clear requirements streamline design, engineering, and quality assurance processes.
• Enhanced Brand Trust: Compliance signals a commitment to safety, building consumer confidence and brand reputation.

In summary, prEN 18102 provides a framework for producing and selling children’s bedguards that prioritize child safety, durability, and regulatory compliance, reflecting best practices in European child care product safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2026
Izdelki za otroke - Varnostne ograje za otroške posteljice za domačo uporabo -
Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Child care articles - Children’s bedguards for domestic use - Safety requirements and
test methods
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderbettschutzgitter für den Wohnbereich -
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Articles de puériculture - Barrières de lit pour enfant à usage domestique - Exigences de
sécurité et méthodes d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 18102
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2026
ICS 97.190
English Version
Child care articles - Children's bedguards for domestic use
- Safety requirements and test methods
Articles de puériculture - Barrières de lit pour enfant à Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder -
usage domestique - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes Kinderbettschutzgitter für den Wohnbereich -
d'essai Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 252.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

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CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 18102:2026 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Test equipment . 6
4.1 Tolerances . 6
4.2 Test surface . 6
4.3 Test mattress . 6
4.4 Small parts cylinder . 6
4.5 Test probes . 7
4.6 Feeler gauge . 7
4.7 Ball chain loop and spherical mass . 8
4.8 Test probes for finger entrapment . 9
4.9 Test mass . 11
5 General requirements and test conditions . 11
5.1 General. 11
5.2 Product conditioning . 11
5.3 Test conditions . 11
6 Chemical hazards . 12
7 Flammability hazards . 12
8 Mechanical hazards . 12
8.1 General. 12
8.2 Choking and ingestion hazards . 12
8.3 Suffocation hazards from packaging . 13
8.4 Entrapment hazards . 14
8.5 Hazards due to folding of the product . 15
8.6 Entanglement hazards . 16
8.7 Protrusion and projection hazards . 17
8.8 Hazardous edges . 18
8.9 Protective function . 18
8.10 Structural integrity . 18
9 Product information . 21
9.1 General. 21
9.2 Marking . 21
9.3 Purchase information. 22
9.4 Instructions for use . 22
Annex A (informative) Rationales . 24
A.1 General. 24
A.2 Chemical hazards (Clause 6) . 24
A.3 Mechanical hazards (Clause 8) . 24
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation 2023/988/EU aimed to be covered . 26
Bibliography . 29

European foreword
This document (prEN 18102:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child care
articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for children’s bedguards for domestic use
intended for use with junior or adult beds.
These bedguards, when used in conjunction with a bed/mattress combination, are intended to prevent
children aged between 18 months and 4 years from falling out of bed.
This document is not applicable to bedguards designed for adult use, or to bedguards which are an
integral part of a bed, i.e. a permanent fixture not intended to be detached.
If the bedguard has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European
standard(s) apply.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
EN 17826:2025, Child care articles — Chemical hazards — Requirements
EN ISO 2439:2008, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of hardness (indentation
technique) (ISO 2439:2008)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp/
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
underframe
part of the bedguard which fits under the mattress
Note 1 to entry: The underframe is sometimes referred to as the “arm”, “leg” or “horizontal member”.
3.2
single-sided bedguard
bedguard with a vertical element on one side of the bed only, intended to fit against one long side of a bed
3.3
double-sided bedguard
bedguard with a vertical element on both sides of the bed, intended to fit against both long sides of a bed
4 Test equipment
4.1 Tolerances
Unless otherwise specified, the accuracy of the test equipment shall be:
a) Forces: ±5 % of the nominal force;
b) Masses: ±0,5 % of the nominal mass;
c) Dimensions: ±1 mm;
d) Angles: ±0,5°;
e) Time: ±1 s.
The tests are described in terms of the application of forces. Masses can however be used. The
relationship 10 N = 1 kg may be used for this purpose.
Unless otherwise specified, the test forces may be applied by any suitable device which does not
adversely affect the results.
4.2 Test surface
A smooth, hard surface, e.g. of medium-density fibreboard.
4.3 Test mattress
Mattress, of dimensions (1 900 ± 10) mm x (762 ± 10) mm x (150 ± 10) mm, made from flexible polyether
foam with a density of (30 ± 2) kg/m³ and an indentation hardness index of (170 ± 20) N in accordance
with A40 in EN ISO 2439:2008.
The test mattress shall have a light, soft cotton cover with a mass not greater than 120 g/m .
4.4 Small parts cylinder
Small parts cylinder for the assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with
Figure 1.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 — Small parts cylinder
4.5 Test probes
Probes made from plastic or other hard, smooth material mounted on a force measuring device, one each
0,1
−
of diameters 45 mm and 65 mm with a rounded or conical end (see Figure 2).
+0 +0,1
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Test probe
4.6 Feeler gauge
Feeler gauge with a thickness of (0,4 ± 0,02) mm and an insertion edge radius of approximately 3 mm
(see Figure 3).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 3 — Feeler gauge
4.7 Ball chain loop and spherical mass
This equipment comprises a ball chain loop attached to a spherical mass at a common fixing point (see
Figure 4).
The ball chain comprises a maximum of 10 balls per 40 mm, equally distributed along the length of the
chain when the chain is loaded with a mass of 2,5 kg.
The diameter of each ball is (3,2 ± 0,2) mm.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Ball chain
The ball chain loop is formed by the ball chain entering the spherical mass at a common fixing point with
a ball from each side of the chain in contact with each other. The external peripheral length of the ball
+5
chain loop shall be 400 mm. See Figure 5.
A smooth spherical mass of (2,5 ± 0,05) kg and a diameter of 115 mm.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 ball chain loop
2 spherical mass
3 common fixing point
Figure 5 — Ball chain loop and spherical mass
4.8 Test probes for finger entrapment
4.8.1 Test probes with hemispherical end
Probes made from plastic or other hard, smooth material of diameters 7 mm with a full
−0,1
hemispherical end that can be mounted on a force-measuring device, see Figure 6.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
probe type 7 mm probe
diameter A
−0,1
radius RB half of diameter A
1 line ascribed around circumference showing depth of penetration
Figure 6 — Test probe with hemispherical end
4.8.2 Test probe for mesh
Mesh probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material as shown in Figure 7.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
diameter A
−0,1
diameter B
5,6
−0,1
radius RB half of diameter B
Figure 7 — Test probe for mesh
4.8.3 Shape assessment probe
Probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions shown in Figure 8.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A front view
B top view
C side view
D 3D view
Figure 8 — Shape assessment probe
4.9 Test mass
Test mass B is a rigid cylinder (200 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,01
15 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of
(5 ± 1) mm.
5 General requirements and test conditions
5.1 General
If the bedguard(s) is/are designed to be secured to a bed frame, it/they shall only be tested on a suitable
bed frame as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.
5.2 Product conditioning
Before testing, any fabric used shall be cleaned or washed and dried twice in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
All samples shall be conditioned at a temperature of (23 ± 10) °C for at least 24 h prior to tests.
Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be carried out on the same bedguard in the order listed in this
document.
5.3 Test conditions
The test shall be carried out in ambient conditions of (23 ± 10) °C.
The tests are applied to bedguards that are fully assembled and ready for use, including the mattress,
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6 Chemical hazards
The migration of elements from materials on exterior surfaces shall comply with EN 17826:2025, 4.2.
Parts made of textile materials intended to be in prolonged contact with the skin of the child shall comply
with EN 17826:2025, 4.4 and 4.6.
NOTE EN 17826:2025, 4.1 gives a definition of prolonged skin contact.
If testing is required, a separate unconditioned sample may be used for these tests.
The rationale for these requirements is given in Annex A, A.2.
7 Flammability hazards
Textiles, coated textile supports, and plastic coverings shall not have surface flash when tested in
accordance with EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025, 5.5. Textiles, coated textile supports, and plastic coverings
showing no sudden area of flash over the area remote from the test flame are considered to meet this
requirement. “Soft-filled toys” in the test method described in EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025, 5.5 shall be
substituted by the child care article under test.
Textiles, coated textile supports and plastic coverings shall have a maximum rate of spread of flame of
50 mm/s when tested in accordance with EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4, 5.4.5 and 5.4.6. If the
test specimen has a rate of spread of flame greater than 20 mm/s when tested in accordance with 5.4 of
EN 71-2:2020+A1:2025, there shall be no flaming debris or molten drips.
Separate sample, conditioned according to 5.1, may be used for these tests.
8 Mechanical hazards
8.1 General
Connecting screws for direct fastening, e.g. self-tapping screws, shall not be used for the assembly of any
component that is designed to be removed or loosened when dismantling the bedguard for purposes of
transportation or storage.
8.2 Choking and ingestion hazards
8.2.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.2.2 any component or part of a component that is removed, whether
intended to be removed without the use of a tool or not, shall not fit entirely within the small parts
cylinder specified in 4.4.
Paper, fabric (including elastic fabric), yarn, string and fuzz are excluded from these requirements.
However, felt and tightly packed stuffed components made of fabric and/or yarn are not excluded from
these requirements.
The rationale for these requirements is given in A.3.2.
8.2.2 Requirements
8.2.2.1 Assessment of child’s ability to grip components
A component is considered to be able to be gripped by a child if it can grip the component between its
thumb and forefinger or between its teeth.
Where it is difficult to assess whether a child can grip a component, establish whether it can be gripped
by inserting once the feeler gauge specified in 4.6 between the component and the underlying layer or
body of the bedguard at an angle between 0° and 10° from the surface of the underlying layer or body of
the bedguard using a force of (10 ± 1) N. If the gauge can be inserted more than 2 mm, the component is
considered to be able to be gripped by the child.
8.2.2.2 Torque test
Apply a torque gradually to the component within a period of 5 s in a clockwise direction until either:
a) a rotation of 180° from the original position has been attained; or
b) a torque of 0,34 Nm is reached.
The maximum rotation or required torque shall be applied for (10 ± 1) s.
The component shall then be allowed to return to a relaxed condition and the procedure repeated in an
anticlockwise direction.
Where projections, components or assemblies are rigidly mounted on an accessible rod or shaft, designed
to rotate together with the projections, components or assemblies, during the test the rod or shaft shall
be clamped to prevent rotation.
If a component attached by a screw thread becomes loosened during application of the required torque,
the torque shall continue to be applied until the required torque is exceeded or the component
disassembles or it becomes apparent that the component will not disassemble.
When using clamps and test equipment, care shall be taken not to damage the attachment mechanism or
body of the component.
Check whether any component or part of a component that is removed during the test fits wholly in any
orientation, without compressing or manipulating it, within the small parts cylinder specified in 4.4.
8.2.2.3 Tensile test
The tensile test shall be carried out on the same components as the torque test.
Attach a suitable clamp to the component, taking care not to damage the attachment mechanism or body
of the component.
Fasten the component in a tensile testing machine and apply a tensile force of 90 N to the component to
be tested. Apply the force gradually within a period of 5 s and maintain for (10 ± 1) s.
Check whether any component or part of a component that is removed during the test fits wholly in any
orientation, without compressing or manipulating it, within the small parts cylinder specified in 4.4.
8.3 Suffocation hazards from packaging
Any plastic covering used for packaging with an area greater than 100 mm × 100 mm shall conform to at
least one of the following requirements:
a) have an average sheet thickness of 0,038 mm or more; or
b) be perforated with defined holes so that a minimum of 1 % of the area has been removed over any
area of 30 mm × 30 mm.
Any plastic covering used for packaging with an opening perimeter greater than 360 mm shall not have
a drawstring or cord as a means of closing and shall be marked in the official language(s) of the country
where the product is sold with the following statement:
“Keep plastic covering away from children to avoid suffocation”.
NOTE The statement can be expressed in different words providing they clearly convey the same message.
The text shall be accompanied by the symbol of the warning triangle ( ). The symbol, with a minimum
height of 1 cm, can be put on the top of the list of warnings when different languages are used.
The rationale for these requirements is given in A.3.6.
8.4 Entrapment hazards
8.4.1 General
The rationale for these requirements is given in A.3.4.
8.4.2 Head and neck entrapment
8.4.2.1 Requirements
a) When tested in accordance with 8.4.2.2 any gap between the underside of the lowest horizontal
member on the vertical face of the bedguard and the upper surface of the underframe of the bedguard
shall be not more than 60 mm.
b) When tested in accordance with 8.4.2.2 the effective diameter of any gap and the distance between
two adjacent structural members shall be between 45 mm to 65 mm. If the bedguard is covered by a
detachable cover, the gap shall be between 45 mm to 65 mm when the cover is removed. When the
bedguard is tested in accordance with 8.4.2.2, the 45 mm (see 4.5) cone shall pass freely through the
gap. The 65 mm cone (see 4.5) shall not pass through the gap when a 30 N force is applied.
This requirement does not apply to bedguards that’s protective function is created by the removable
fabric cover over an outer frame only. These bedguards shall be marked with the warning specified
in 9.2 c).
NOTE An outer frame forms the peripheral frame only (top, bottom, left hand side and right hand side) with
no other frame components or supports.
c) When tested in accordance with 8.4.2.2, when a single-sided bedguard is installed in position in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, the gap between the mattress and the bedguard
shall not exceed 40 mm.
d) When tested in accordance with 8.4.2.2, when a double-sided bedguard is installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions, the total gap between each side of the bedguard and the edge
of the mattress shall not exceed 40 mm.
8.4.2.2 Test methods
Place the bedguard on the test surface (see 4.2) in its position of use as described in the manufacturer’s
instructions.
For bedguards intended to be secured under the mattress, place the test mattress (see 4.3) over the
bedguard, with the ends of the mattress equidistant from the ends of the bedguard.
For bedguards intended to be fixed to the bed frame, secure the bedguard to the bed frame (see Clause 5),
with the ends of the mattress equidistant from the ends of the bedguard.
Insert the test probes (see 4.5) into any gap, at any height and in any direction. The 45 mm probe shall be
inserted with a maximum force of 5 N. The 65 mm probe shall be inserted with a force of up to 30 N.
8.4.3 Finger entrapment
8.4.3.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.4.3.2, there shall be no accessible completely bounded openings in rigid
materials that let the 7 mm probe pass through unless the depth of penetration is less than 10 mm or
unless the shape assessment probe (see 4.8.3) enters.
When tested in accordance with 8.4.3.2, there shall be no accessible openings in mesh that allow the test
probe for mesh (see 4.7.2) to penetrate up to the 7 mm diameter section.
8.4.3.2 Test methods
Check whether the 7 mm probe (see 4.8.1) with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or more into
any accessible completely bounded opening in any possible orientation.
If the 7 mm probe enters 10 mm or more, then the shape assessment probe (see 4.8.3) shall also enter
10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.
Check whether the test probe for mesh (see 4.8.2) with an applied force of up to 30 N, penetrates
accessible openings in mesh up to the 7
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