EN 16781:2018
(Main)Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot
Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot
This document specifies requirements for the safety of children's sleep bags which are used in the children's sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision), and designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained. It is applicable to products for use by younger children based on the ability of the children to not being able to climb out of the cot (approximately under the age of 24 months).
NOTE The informative Annex D lists topics of further investigations, which might lead to necessary improvement of the safety requirements of children's sleep bags.
This document does not apply to products designed for use during the care of premature children or children of low birthweight or for outdoor use or to products designed to keep a child warm in a pushchair or car seats (e.g. foot muff).
If a part of the children's sleep bag is designed to offer additional function (e.g. play function), this part will, in addition to the following requirements, be subjected to safety requirements related to relevant standards (see A.1).
Textile Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Kinderschlafsäcke
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die Sicherheit von Kinderschlafsäcken, die im Schlafumfeld des Kindes (d. h. nicht beaufsichtigt) verwendet werden und dafür ausgelegt sind, dem in einem Kinderbett oder in einem ähnlichen Produkt (z.B. einer Krippe/Wiege) schlafenden Kind ausreichend Wärme zu bieten, sodass keine Notwendigkeit für zusätzliche Bettwaren besteht. Es ist anzuwenden auf Produkte, die von jüngeren Kindern benutzt werden und beruhen auf der Unfähigkeit der Kinder, aus dem Kinderbett herauszuklettern (etwa im Alter bis zu 24 Monaten).
ANMERKUNG Im informativen Anhang D sind Themen zur weiteren Untersuchungen aufgeführt, die zu notwendiger Verbesserung der sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen an Kinderschlafsäcke führen können.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anzuwenden für Produkte für Frühgeborene oder Kinder mit geringem Geburtsgewicht oder zur Verwendung im Freien oder für Produkte zum Warmhalten eines Kindes in einem Kinderwagen oder Autositz (z. B. Fußsack).
Wenn ein Teil des Kinderschlafsacks so gestaltet ist, dass er eine zusätzliche Funktion bietet (z.B. Spielfunktion), unterliegt dieser Teil zusätzlich zu den folgenden Anforderungen auch den sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen der zutreffenden Normen (siehe A.1).
Articles textiles de puériculture - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai pour les gigoteuses destinées à être utilisées dans un lit à nacelle
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité des gigoteuses utilisées dans l’environnement de sommeil d’enfants (c’est-à-dire hors surveillance) et conçues pour fournir une chaleur suffisante de sorte à éliminer le besoin en articles de literie supplémentaires quand l’enfant dort dans un lit d’enfant ou dans un produit similaire (berceau par exemple) dans lequel il est installé. Il est applicable aux produits destinés à être utilisés par les enfants en bas âge sur la base de l’incapacité de l’enfant à grimper pour sortir du lit d’enfant (à un âge inférieur à 24 mois environ).
NOTE L’Annexe D, informative, présente des pistes de recherches complémentaires susceptibles de faire évoluer les exigences de sécurité des gigoteuses.
Le présent document ne concerne pas les produits conçus pour un usage pendant le soin des enfants prématurés ou des enfants ayant un faible poids à la naissance, les produits conçus pour un usage en extérieur ou les produits conçus pour garder l’enfant au chaud dans une poussette ou un siège de voiture (chancelière par exemple).
Si une partie d’une gigoteuse est conçue pour permettre une fonction supplémentaire (fonction de jouer par exemple), cette partie, en plus des exigences suivantes, sera soumise aux exigences de sécurité des normes correspondantes (voir A.1).
Tekstilni izdelki za otroke - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za otroške spalne vreče, ki se uporabljajo v posteljici
Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve za otroške spalne vreče, ki se uporabljajo v otrokovem spalnem okolju (tj. brez nadzora), ki so zasnovane za zagotavljanje zadostne toplote brez dodatne posteljnine pri spanju v otroški posteljici ali podobnem izdelku (npr. zibelki), v katerem se nahaja otrok. Uporablja se za izdelke, ki jih uporabljajo mlajši otroci, na podlagi zmožnosti otroka, da ne more splezati iz otroške posteljice (do starosti približno 24 mesecev).
OPOMBA Informativni dodatek D navaja seznam tem za nadaljnje raziskave, ki lahko vodijo do nujnih izboljšav varnostnih zahtev za otroške spalne vreče.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za izdelke, namenjene za uporabo pri negi prezgodaj rojenih otrok, otrok z nizko porodno težo, na prostem ali za izdelke, ki so namenjeni temu, da je otroku toplo v otroškem vozičku ali avtomobilskem sedežu (npr. zimske vreče).
Če je del otroške spalne vreče zasnovan tako, da ponuja dodatno funkcijo (npr. predvajanje), za ta del poleg navedenih zahtev veljajo tudi varnostne zahteve ustreznih standardov (glejte A.1).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Jul-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 27-Feb-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 248 - Textiles and textile products
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 01-Aug-2018
- Completion Date
- 01-Aug-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 16781:2018 is a European CEN standard that specifies safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot (crib/cradle). It applies to sleep bags intended to replace additional bedding in the unsupervised sleeping environment for younger children who cannot climb out of a cot (approximately under 24 months). The standard is hazard‑based and focuses on preventing risks such as suffocation, strangulation, overheating and ingestion of small parts. It excludes products for premature or low‑birthweight infants, outdoor use, and items designed for pushchairs or car seats (e.g. foot muffs).
Key Topics and Technical Requirements
EN 16781 structures requirements around design, mechanical, chemical, thermal, fire and hygiene hazards, and user information:
- Design characteristics: requirements for general design and specific details such as neck openings, press fasteners, slide fasteners (zips), touch‑and‑close fasteners, seams and threads, labels and embellishments, and fabrics/filling materials.
- Mechanical and physical hazards: tests and criteria addressing entrapment of fingers/toes, ischemia, strangulation, small part aspiration/ingestion (choking), cutting, puncture and abrasion.
- Chemical hazards: controls for migration of certain substances, formaldehyde limits and considerations for flame retardants.
- Thermal hazards: requirements and a test method to reduce risk of hyperthermia and hypothermia (thermal resistance / thermal comfort assessment).
- Fire hazards: fire safety considerations and relevant test guidance.
- Hygiene: requirements for washability, cleanliness, feather/down filling hygiene and recycled fibre considerations.
- User information: mandatory marking, purchase information, instructions for use and warnings, plus guidance on plastic packaging.
Normative references include related EN and ISO test standards such as EN ISO 11092 (thermal resistance), EN ISO 14184‑1 (formaldehyde), EN 16732 (slide fasteners) and relevant toy safety standards (EN 71 series) where applicable.
Applications and Practical Value
EN 16781 is used to:
- Guide designers and manufacturers to create inherently safer cot sleep bags.
- Define test protocols for product safety testing and quality control.
- Support regulatory compliance and market surveillance in the EU.
- Inform retailers, procurement and certification bodies on required markings and user information.
Using EN 16781 helps reduce real‑world hazards in infants’ sleep environments and supports clear, testable conformity for sleep bag products.
Who Should Use This Standard
- Sleep bag manufacturers and product designers
- Textile testing laboratories and certification bodies
- Retailers and importers selling children's sleep products in Europe
- Market surveillance and consumer safety authorities
- Procurement specialists and childcare product specifiers
Related Standards
Relevant referenced standards include EN 71‑1 / EN 71‑3 (toy safety aspects), EN 16732 (zips), EN ISO 11092 (thermal/WV resistance), EN ISO 14184‑1 (formaldehyde) and other textile and feather/down test methods cited in EN 16781.
Note: Annex D of EN 16781 lists topics for further investigation that may inform future updates to safety requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16781:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements for the safety of children's sleep bags which are used in the children's sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision), and designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained. It is applicable to products for use by younger children based on the ability of the children to not being able to climb out of the cot (approximately under the age of 24 months). NOTE The informative Annex D lists topics of further investigations, which might lead to necessary improvement of the safety requirements of children's sleep bags. This document does not apply to products designed for use during the care of premature children or children of low birthweight or for outdoor use or to products designed to keep a child warm in a pushchair or car seats (e.g. foot muff). If a part of the children's sleep bag is designed to offer additional function (e.g. play function), this part will, in addition to the following requirements, be subjected to safety requirements related to relevant standards (see A.1).
This document specifies requirements for the safety of children's sleep bags which are used in the children's sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision), and designed to provide sufficient warmth so as to remove the need for additional bedding when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained. It is applicable to products for use by younger children based on the ability of the children to not being able to climb out of the cot (approximately under the age of 24 months). NOTE The informative Annex D lists topics of further investigations, which might lead to necessary improvement of the safety requirements of children's sleep bags. This document does not apply to products designed for use during the care of premature children or children of low birthweight or for outdoor use or to products designed to keep a child warm in a pushchair or car seats (e.g. foot muff). If a part of the children's sleep bag is designed to offer additional function (e.g. play function), this part will, in addition to the following requirements, be subjected to safety requirements related to relevant standards (see A.1).
EN 16781:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.160 - Home textiles. Linen; 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16781:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to FprEN 16781. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16781:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/95/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/497. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Textile Artikel für Kleinkinder und Säuglinge - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für BabyschlafsäckeArticles textiles de puériculture - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai pour les gigoteusesTextile child care articles - Safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags for use in a cot97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for children97.160Tekstilije za dom. PeriloHome textiles. LinenICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16781:2018SIST EN 16781:2018en,fr,de01-oktober-2018SIST EN 16781:2018SLOVENSKI
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Rationale . 21 A.1 General . 21 A.2 Design hazards . 21 A.3 Mechanical and physical hazards . 24 A.3.1 Hazards of entrapment of fingers and toes, ischemia . 24 SIST EN 16781:2018
Supplementary information on thermal hazards . 29 B.1 Background information. 29 B.2 Thermal resistance measurement . 29 B.3 Rationale for guidance to the purchaser and/or user . 30 B.4 Relationship between thermal resistance and thickness or mass per unit area (surface density) . 32 Annex C (informative)
Specific marking, purchase information and user instruction . 33 Annex D (informative)
Topics for further investigations . 34 D.1 Dimensions of arm openings, width, length . 34 D.2 Thermal comfort . 34 Bibliography . 35
1 Impacted by EN 71-3:2013+A2:2017 SIST EN 16781:2018
IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 sleep bag bedding item consisting of a full length fabric bag, which may be single or multi-layered or filled, with a neck opening and armholes, designed to contain a child and may be used in conjunction with a sleepwear 3.2 cot bed for a child consisting of a base and enclosed by high sides to prevent the child from falling out 3.3 harm injury or damage to the health of people [SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014, 3.1, modified - “or damage to property or the environment” has been deleted.] 3.4 hazard potential source of harm (3.3) [SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014, 3.2] 3.5 risk combination of the probability of occurrence of harm (3.3) and the severity of that harm [SOURCE: ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014, 3.9, modified — Note 1 to entry has been deleted.] 3.6 inherently safe design measures taken to eliminate hazards (3.4) and/or to reduce risks (3.5) by changing the design or operating characteristics of the product or system SIST EN 16781:2018
Information given for convenience: approximate age, based on child height (months) minimum (cm) maximum (cm) 50 to 65 28 32 0 to 6 65 to 80 30 39 3 to 20 80 to 95 31 41 12 to 24 4.1.2.2 Test method Fold the sleep bag along an axis between the centre-back and centre-front points taking care to align the fastenings (see Figure 1). Apply hooks to both the centre-back and centre-front points. Suspend the sleep bag using one hook so that the axis described is in a vertical orientation. Support the body of the sleep bag so as to avoid twisting or distortion of the neck opening during testing. Apply a mass to the lower hook so that the total mass of hook and mass applies a force (F) of (2,5 ± 0,2) N to the neck opening. SIST EN 16781:2018
a) example of measurement devices
b) neck opening measurement
(example of sleep bag with press fasteners at shoulder) c) neck opening measurement
(example of sleep bag with seam at shoulder) Key 1 fixed hook 2 centre back 3 centre front l length of the neck opening measurement F force applied Figure 1 — Principle of the neck opening measurement SIST EN 16781:2018
Figure 2 — Test Probe for seams 4.1.6.4 For accessible faces of the article, the maximum length of uncut float threads or uncut stitches shall be 10mm, and the maximum length for cut threads or cut stitches shall be 20 mm (see A.3.1.2). 4.1.6.5 Monofilament thread shall not be used (see A.3.1.2, A.3.5.1). 4.1.6.6 Buttons shall not be attached by chain stitch (see A.2.5, A.3.1.2). 4.1.7 Labels 4.1.7.1 Labels in the form of a loop (loop label) or in a way they may create a loop when the sleep bag is used shall not be attached on the sleep bag except in the upper inside back (see A.3.1.1, A.3.1.2). 4.1.7.2 Heat-sealed or laser cut materials shall not have sharp edges (see A.3.5.1). NOTE The test method is referred to in 4.2.4.2. 4.1.7.3 The ends of labels or the edge of raw edge fabric shall be secured to prevent unravelling (see A.3.1.2). The security of the ends of the labels can be confirmed by carrying out a tactile inspection. 4.1.7.4 Labels with free end shall have no more than 75 mm in length (see A.3.2). SIST EN 16781:2018
Figure 3 — Conical probe for mesh Check whether the 5 mm test probe (Figure 4) with an applied force of up to 30 N, enters 10 mm or more into any completely bounded circular openings in rigid materials, in any possible orientation. SIST EN 16781:2018
Figure 4 — Test Probes for openings in rigid materials If the 5 mm test probe enters 10 mm or more, then the 12 mm test probe (Figure 2) shall also enter 10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N. 4.2.2 Strangulation There shall be no drawstrings or cords attached to the children's sleep bags (see A.3.2). A children's sleep bag shall not include any device designed to attach the children's sleep bag to the cot or cot mattress. 4.2.3 Small part aspiration or ingestion, internal asphyxiation (choking) 4.2.3.1 Requirements Sleep bags shall not contain attached components
which can be detached under a force less than 70 N when tested according to 4.2.3.2.1 (removal force procedure) (see A.3.3.1); or
which can be detached after 5 cycles of washing and tumble drying when tested according to 4.2.3.2.2 (washing/drying procedure). The components shall remain completely attached onto the fabric surface. Then the component attachment can be confirmed by carrying out visual and tactile inspection. Table 2 listed the components to be tested, in one hand, according to removal force procedure and in the other hand, according to the washing/drying procedure. Table 2 — Components to be tested Components to be tested according to the removal force procedure (4.2.3.2.1) Components to be tested according to the washing/drying procedure (4.2.3.2.2)
mechanically applied metallic press fasteners
sewn-on press fasteners
buttons
other sewn-on components (except sewn-on appliqués and sewn-on motifs)
rivets
non-textile labels
plastic press fasteners (except sewn-on press fasteners)
heat-fused components
embroidery
placement prints
eyelets
all appliqués
all motifs (including sewn-on)
textile labels If a component of the sleep bag is not listed in Table 2, then identify if this component is similar to one listed, or use the feeler gauge, as described in EN 71-1:2014, 8.4.2.1 [11] (but it has not been found SIST EN 16781:2018
2 Impacted by EN 71-3:2013+A2:2017 SIST EN 16781:2018
Figure 5 — ISO 7000 - 1641: Operation instructions 5.3 Purchase information The purchase information shall be provided at the point of sale, including, if appropriate, on the internet or in a catalogue. The following warnings shall be provided in the form given: a) WARNING! Do not use if the child can climb out of the cot; b) WARNING! Do not use in combination with other bedding items (e.g. cot duvet). The following information shall be provided: c) Guidance on selection of the sleep bag taking into account the room temperature and the child's sleepwear; d) Information on the child height and optionally the age for which the sleep bag is intended. 5.4 Instruction for use The instructions shall be headed “IMPORTANT KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”. The following warnings shall be provided in the form given: a) WARNING! Do not use if the child’s head can pass through the neck opening when fastened for use; b) WARNING! Ensure that the neck and arm openings are securely fastened; c) WARNING! Do not use if the child can climb out of the cot; d) WARNING! Do not use in combination with cot duvet or blanket. Take into account the room temperature and the child's sleepwear. Overheating can endanger the life of your child! e) WARNING! Keep away from fire. The following information shall be provided: f) Declaration of the thermal resistance; g) Information on the child height and optionally the age; h) Guidance on selection of the sleep bag taking into account the room temperature and the child's sleepwear; i) Care instructions including the instruction ‘Do not dry clean’; Care instructions may be given using care symbols according to EN ISO 3758 or in text. SIST EN 16781:2018
Rationale A.1 General This European Standard seeks as far as possible to apply a hazard approach instead of design restrictions. For most of the requirements, the hazard which is addressed is explained in Annex A together with a background and rationale. These requirements and justifications are crossed referenced to the relevant standards. The scope mentions the ability of the children to not being able to climb out of the cot; this ability may occur approximately over the age of 24 months. The risk may be different from 24 to 36 months when the children's sleep bag continues to be used in the cot (4.1.1.1). The Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) covers all items which have play value regardless of whether or not the play function is the primary function
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記事タイトル: EN 16781:2018 - テキスタイルの子供用寝具 - 赤ちゃんの寝袋の安全要件とテスト方法 記事の内容: この文書は、赤ちゃんが見守られない状態で使用される赤ちゃんの寝袋の安全要件とテスト方法を定めています。寝袋は、赤ちゃんが寝る際に追加の寝具が不要であるほどの十分な暖かさを提供するように設計されています。この規格は、赤ちゃんがベッドから出られない能力に基づいて、通常は24ヶ月未満の赤ちゃんに使用される製品に適用されます。 補足: 情報提供の付録Dでは、赤ちゃんの寝袋の安全要件の改善につながる可能性のある調査のトピックがリストアップされています。 この文書は、未熟児や低体重児のケア用品、屋外使用向けの商品、ベビーカーやカーシートで赤ちゃんを温かく保つための商品には適用されません。寝袋に追加の機能（遊びの機能など）がある場合は、該当する規格に基づく安全要件も満たさなければなりません（A.1を参照）。
제목: EN 16781:2018 - 어린이 침실용 텍스타일 제품 - 침대에서 사용하는 어린이 슬립백의 안전 요구사항과 시험 방법 내용: 이 문서는 어린이가 감독 없이 사용하는 어린이 슬립백의 안전에 대한 요구 사항을 명시하며, 어린이의 수면 환경에서(예: 감독 없이) 사용되며, 어린이가 침대나 유사한 제품(예: 크리브나 요람)에서 수면할 때 추가적인 침구 필요를 없애기 위해 충분한 온도를 제공하기 위해 설계된 제품에 적용됩니다. 이는 어린이가 침대를 탈출하는 능력을 기준으로 한 어린이가 사용하는 제품에 적용되며, 일반적으로 24개월 미만 모델을 대상으로합니다. 참고: 정보성 부록 D에서는 어린이 슬립백의 안전 요구 사항을 개선하기 위한 필요한 조사 주제를 나열합니다. 이 문서는 조산 아이나 저체중 출생 아이를 돌보는 동안 사용되는 제품, 야외 활동용 제품, 유모차나 차시트에서 아이를 보온하기 위해 설계된 제품에는 적용되지 않습니다. 어린이 슬립백의 일부가 추가 기능 (예: 놀이 기능)을 제공하기 위해 설계되는 경우, 해당 요구 사항과 관련하여 추가적인 안전 요구 사항을 충족해야합니다 (A.1 참조).
The article discusses EN 16781:2018, which is a standard that specifies safety requirements and test methods for children's sleep bags used in cots. These sleep bags are designed to provide warmth and eliminate the need for additional bedding. The standard applies to sleep bags for children who cannot climb out of the cot, typically under the age of 24 months. It does not apply to products for premature or low birthweight children, outdoor use, or keeping a child warm in a pushchair or car seat. The article also mentions an annex that lists topics for further investigation to improve the safety requirements of children's sleep bags. If the sleep bag has additional functions, such as a play function, it must also meet safety requirements specified in relevant standards.
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