Child care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used in conjunction with these products.
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees. Hereafter, in this European Standard these articles are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cots with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar articles. Any other functions of the product shall comply with relevant European standards.
The safety requirements specified in this European Standard are intended to assure that the carrying and sleeping functions do not present hazards to the child when the product is used in a normal way taking into account the foreseeable behaviour of the child.
This European Standard is not applicable to car seats and reclining cradles.
This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Tragetaschen und Ständer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Produkte fest, die dafür bestimmt sind, mit ihnen ein Kind im Liegen mit einer Hand an einem oder mehreren Tragegriffen zu tragen und für Ständer, die womöglich im Zusammenhang mit diesen Produkten benutzt werden.
Diese Produkte sind für Kinder bestimmt, die sich noch nicht selbst aufsetzen bzw. auf die Seite rollen oder sich auf Hände und Knie stützen können. Im weiteren werden diese Artikel in dieser Europäischen Norm als Tragetaschen bezeichnet. Sie beinhalten alle Arten von Tragetaschen mit starren oder weichen Seitenwänden, sowie auch Moses-Körbchen und ähnliche Artikel. Alle sonstigen Funktionen des Produkts müssen den einschlägigen Europäischen Normen entsprechen.
Die in dieser Europäischen Norm festgelegten Sicherheitsanforderungen sollen sicherstellen, dass beim Tragen und Schlafen des Kindes keine Gefahren für das Kind auftreten, wenn die Produkte auf übliche Art und Weise gebraucht werden und das vorhersehbare Verhalten des Kindes in Betracht gezogen wird.
Diese Europäische Norm findet keine Anwendung auf Autositze und verstellbare Wiegen.
Diese Europäische Norm berücksichtigt nicht die Anforderungen für Kinder mit besonderen Bedürfnissen.

Articles de puériculture - Couffins et supports - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux articles munis d'une poignée qui peut etre tenue d'une main, pour porter un enfant en position couchée.
Ces articles sont destinés a etre utilisés lorsque l'enfant ne sait pas s'asseoir seul ni rouler sur lui-meme ni se redresser en appui sur les mains et les genoux. Ces articles sont dénommés ci-apres « couffins ». Les couffins peuvent etre utilisés sur un support approprié ; des exigences de sécurité et des méthodes d'essai sont également prescrites pour ces supports dans la présente norme.
Toutes les autres fonctions de l'article doivent etre conformes aux normes européennes correspondantes.
Les exigences de sécurité prescrites dans la présente norme européenne sont destinées a garantir que l'enfant peut etre porté et dormir sans aucun risque lorsque l'article est utilisé normalement, en tenant compte du comportement prévisible de l'enfant.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Child care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methodsIzdelki za otroke - Prenosne posteljice in podstavki - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeArticles de puériculture - Couffins et supports - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Tragetaschen und Ständer - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1466:2004SIST EN 1466:2004en,fr,de97.190ICS:SIST EN 1466:2002/AC:2002SIST EN 1466:20021DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1466:200401-julij-2004







EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1466March 2004ICS 97.190Supersedes EN 1466:1998English versionChild care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirementsand test methodsArticles de puériculture - Couffins et supports - Exigencesde sécurité et méthodes d'essaiArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Tragetaschen undStänder - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 October 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1466:2004: E



EN 1466:2004 (E)2Contentspage1Scope (see C.3).52Normative references.53Terms and definitions.54Materials.64.1General.64.2Chemical properties (see C.4).64.3Flammability (see C.5).64.4Plastic internal lining.64.5Plastic decals.65Requirements.65.1Carry cots and stands.65.1.1Gaps and openings.65.1.2Edges, points and corners (see C.6).75.1.3Small parts.85.1.4Cords, straps ribbons and other narrow fabrics.85.1.5Moving parts.85.1.6Filling materials.85.2Carry cots.95.2.1Internal height of carry cot and effectiveness of retaining function (see C.7).95.2.2Total height of the carry cot.95.2.3Strength of carry cots.95.2.4Stability of carry cots on the ground.95.2.5Longitudinal stability of carry cots.95.2.6Flexible handles of carry cots.105.3Stands.105.3.1Retention of the carry cot.105.3.2Strength of stands.105.3.3Stability of stands.105.3.4Folding mechanism of stands.105.3.5Castors/Wheels of stands.106Test methods.106.1Conditioning of products with removable fabric.106.2Test equipment.106.2.1Accuracy of test equipment.106.2.2Test plate.116.2.3Test cylinder (see C.8).116.2.4Test probes.116.2.8Datum board (see Figure 6).136.2.9Metal hooks.136.3Tests for entrapment of fingers or limbs.156.4Test for cords, straps and ribbons.166.5Tests for carry cots.166.5.1Test for rigidity of the sides of carry cots.166.5.2Test for measurement of the internal height of rigid carry cots.176.5.3Test for effectiveness of the retaining function of the sides.176.5.4Test for measurement of the total height of the carry cot.186.5.5Tests for strength of carry cots.186.5.6Test for the stability of carry cots on the ground (see C.10).19



EN 1466:2004 (E)36.5.7Test for the longitudinal stability of carry cots.206.5.8Test for durability of flexible handles of carry cots.206.6Tests for stands.216.6.1Test for strength of stands.216.6.2Test for stability of stands (see C.11).216.6.3Test for fatigue resistance of locking and folding mechanisms of stands.216.7Test for durability of marking (see C.12).227Order of tests.228Product information.228.1General.228.2Purchase information.228.3Markings.228.4Instructions on use and maintenance.23Annex A (normative)
Order of tests.25Annex B (informative)
A-deviations.26Annex C (informative)
Background and rationale for this standard.27C.1Introduction.27C.2General.27C.3Scope.27C.4Chemical properties (see 4.2).28C.5Flammability (see 4.3).28C.6Sharp edges, points and corners (see 5.1.2).28C.7Internal height of carry cot and effectiveness of retaining function (see 5.2.1).28C.8Test cylinder (see 6.2.3).28C.9Test for dynamic strength of carry cots (see 6.5.5.2).28C.10Test for the stability of carry cots on the ground (see 6.5.6).28C.11Test for stability of stands (see 6.6.2).28C.12Test for durability of marking (see 6.7).28



EN 1466:2004 (E)4ForewordThis document EN 1466:2004 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child use and carearticles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by September 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at thelatest by September 2004.This document supersedes EN 1466:1998.The annex A "Order of tests" is normative and the annexes B and C are informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom



EN 1466:2004 (E)51 Scope (see C.3)This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which are intended for thepurpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) and for stands which may be used inconjunction with these products.These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with amaximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this European Standard these articles are called "carry cots" and include alltypes of carry cots with rigid or soft sides as well as moses baskets and any similar articles. Any other functions ofthe product shall comply with relevant European standards.The safety requirements specified in this European Standard are intended to assure that the carrying and sleepingfunctions do not present hazards to the child when the product is used in a normal way taking into account theforeseeable behaviour of the child.This European Standard is not applicable to car seats and reclining cradles.This European Standard has not considered the requirements of children with special needs.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 71-1:1998, Safety of toys – Part 1 : Mechanical and physical properties.EN 71-2:2003, Safety of toys – Part 2 : Flammability.EN 71-3, Safety of toys – Part 3 : Migration of certain elements.ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and100 IRHD).3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1"carry cot" (generic term)product consisting of a base, sides, ends and carrying handle(s), within which a child can be laid down andtransported by hand(s)3.2standstatic structure designed to accommodate and support a carry cot



EN 1466:2004 (E)64 Materials4.1 GeneralWood, wood based material and material of vegetable origin shall be free from decay and insect attack whenassessed by visual inspection.4.2 Chemical properties (see C.4)Surfaces of parts accessible to the child inside the carry cot shall be made using materials which in their solublestate have a metal content not exceeding the following values :Antimony:60 mg/kg ;Arsenic:25 mg/kg ;Barium:1 000 mg/kg ;Cadmium:75 mg/kg ;Chromium:60 mg/kg ;Lead:90 mg/kg ;Mercury:60 mg/kg ;Selenium:500 mg/kg.The test procedure is defined in EN 71-3. If a surface is coated with a multi-layer of paint or similar coating, thesample shall be taken down to the substrate.4.3 Flammability (see C.5)Fabrics and plastics shall not produce any flash effect when tested in accordance with 5.4 of EN 71-2:2003.4.4 Plastic internal liningTo avoid choking or suffocation, any plastic internal lining shall have a minimum thickness of 0,2 mm.4.5 Plastic decalsThere shall be no plastic decals and similar items on the inside of the carry cot.5 Requirements5.1 Carry cots and stands5.1.1 Gaps and openingsa) When tested in accordance with 6.3 there shall be no gaps and openings inside the carry cot with a widthgreater than 5 mm and less that 12 mm, unless the depth of penetration is less than 10 mm.b) When tested in accordance with 6.3 there shall be no gaps and openings inside the carry cot and at theattachment point of the handles with a width greater than 25 mm and smaller than 45 mm, or greater than65 mm.



EN 1466:2004 (E)75.1.2 Edges, points and corners (see C.6)To avoid cuts and lacerations :a) small components such as hinges, brackets and catches shall be free of burrs and sharp edges. The minimumradii, shown in Figure 1, do not apply to small components such as hinges, brackets and catches ;b) edges, points and corners shall either comply with the examples given in Figure 1a), b) or c) or, if arising froma wall thickness smaller than 4 mm, they shall comply with at least one of the following requirements :¾ be chamfered or rounded ; or¾ be folded, rolled or spiralled (see examples in Figure 1d)) ; or¾ be protected with a plastic coating or other adequate means (see examples given in Figure 1e)) ;Dimensions in millimetresFigure 1 — Edges, points and corners



EN 1466:2004 (E)85.1.3 Small partsIn order to avoid ingestion or inhalation of small objects, detachable components shall not, without beingcompressed and whatever their orientation, fit entirely within the small parts cylinder shown in Figure 5.Non-detachable components, i.e. those parts which are not intended to be removed, shall conform to one of thefollowing :a)the components shall be so embedded that the child cannot grip them with its teeth or fingers ; orb)the components shall be so fixed to the product that they cannot become detached when the torque andtensile tests are carried out in accordance with paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of 8.4.2.1 of EN 71-1:1998, using theapparatus described in 8.4.1.1 and 8.4.1.2 of EN 71-1:1998; orc)any components which become detached when the torque and the tensile test are carried out in accordancewith paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 of 8.4.2.1 of EN 71-1:1998, using the apparatus described in 8.4.1.1 and 8.4.1.2of EN 71-1:1998 shall not, without being compressed and whatever its orientation, fit entirely within the smallparts cylinder having dimensions as given in Figure 5.Parts which become detached during testing to other requirements shall not fit wholly within the small partscylinder.5.1.4 Cords, straps ribbons and other narrow fabricsTo avoid strangulation, the maximum free length of cords, straps, ribbons and other narrow fabrics shall be 220 mmwhen stretched by a force of 25 N when tested in accordance with 6.4. This requirement does not apply to the freeends of belts and harnesses if any are fitted.The ends of any cords, straps, ribbons and other narrow materials shall be turned in or sealed or protected fromfraying.Any loop shall have a maximum perimeter of 360 mm.5.1.5 Moving partsTo avoid shearing or crushing during the relative movement between moving parts, the following requirements shallbe fulfilled :a) when the carry cot or stand has been deployed for use, there shall be no gap greater than 5 mm and smallerthan 12 mm between parts which can move relative to each other ;b) during the setting up or folding away of the carry cot or stand :¾ if the movement is not under the action of a spring force or any other source of energy other than theperson setting up or folding the carry cot or/and stand, then gaps between 5 mm and 12 mm are allowedbetween moving parts providing the edges and ends comply with 5.1.1 ;¾ if the movement is under the action of a spring force or any source of energy other than the person,setting up or folding away the carry cot and/or stand, there shall be no gap smaller than 18 mm betweenparts which move relative to each other.5.1.6 Filling materialsTo avoid choking filling materials shall be completely covered and retained. This shall be assessed by visualinspection.Filling materials shall not contain any hard or sharp objects.



EN 1466:2004 (E)95.2 Carry cots5.2.1 Internal height of carry cot and effectiveness of retaining function (see C.7)5.2.1.1 Rigidity of sides of carry cotWhen the carry cot is tested in accordance with 6.5.1 if the difference between the two measurements is less than40 mm, the sides of the carry cot are considered as rigid.5.2.1.2 Internal height of rigid carry cotThe minimum internal height of the rigid carry cot measured in accordance with 6.5.2 shall be :a) for a carry cot having an internal length of 800 mm or less, measured 40 mm above the base of the test plate :¾ the minimum internal height shall be 150 mm for at least 170 mm in both directions from the centre line ofthe lengths ; and¾ at all other points on the sides and/or ends the minimum internal height shall be 100 mm ;b) for a carry cot having an internal length greater than 800 mm measured 40 mm above the base of the testplate :¾ the minimum internal height shall be 180 mm for at least 180 mm in both directions from the centre line ofthe lengths ; and¾ at all other points on the sides and/or ends the minimum internal height shall be 130 mm ;c) for a carry cot intended to be used on a stand, the minimum internal height above the base of the test plateshall be 200 mm.5.2.1.3 Effectiveness of the retaining function of the sides of non rigid carry cotsWhen tested in accordance with 6.5.3, the test cylinder shall not roll out of the carry cot.5.2.2 Total height of the carry cotThe maximum total height of the carry cot measured when tested in accordance with 6.5.4 shall be 520 mm.5.2.3 Strength of carry cotsWhen tested in accordance with 6.5.5.1 and 6.5.5.2, no damage shall be observed in any part of the carry cot.5.2.4 Stability of carry cots on the groundCarry cots shall be designed so that they do not tip over when they are placed on slightly sloping ground or whenthe child leans against one side of the carry cot.The carry cot shall not overturn and the test cylinder specified in 6.2.3 shall be retained within the carry cot whentested in accordance with 6.5.6.5.2.5 Longitudinal stability of carry cotsWhen tested in accordance with 6.5.7, the maximum angle of inclination of the carry cot toward the head or the footend shall be 10°.



EN 1466:2004 (E)105.2.6 Flexible handles of carry cotsA handle is regarded as flexible if it can be bent 90° perpendicularly to the side of the carry cot when applying aforce of 2 N. The attachment points or the top of the maintaining device shall be located in a position which is at least threequarters of the height of the carry cot, measured on the outside from the base.Flexible handles shall show no signs of damage when tested in accordance with 6.5.8.5.3 Stands5.3.1 Retention of the carry cotWhen tested in accordance with 6.6.2 with the stand placed both perpendicular and parallel to the slope, the carrycot shall be retained on the stand.5.3.2 Strength of standsWhen tested in accordance with 6.6.1, the stand shall not break or suffer any permanent distortion which willprevent its normal operation.5.3.3 Stability of standsWhen tested in accordance with 6.6.2, the product shall not tip over.5.3.4 Folding mechanism of standsa) When tested in accordance with 6.6.3, the stand shall not collapse ;b) any locking mechanism for the folding mechanism shall continue to operate satisfactorily after testing inaccordance with 6.6.3.5.3.5 Castors/Wheels of standsThe stand shall not be fitted with wheels or castors.6 Test methods6.1 Conditioning of products with removable fabricAny carry cot or intended removable fabric shall be washed or cleaned and dried twice in accordance with themanufacturer's or supplier's instructions.Resulting shrinkage of any fabric covering materials intended to be removed from the structure, shall not preventthe covering materials from being refitted to the structure without damaging the seams of the fabric and shall notimpair its performance.The carry cot shall be tested when assembled for normal use as supplied by the manufacturer or the retailer.6.2 Test equipment6.2.1 Accuracy of test equipmentUnless otherwise stated as specific requirements for a particular clause of this standard, all apparatus to applyforces shall have an accuracy of ± 5 %, all masses an accuracy of ± 1 %, all measurement systems an accuracy of± 0,5 mm and all angles a limit deviation of ± 1°.



EN 1466:2004 (E)116.2.2 Test plateA rigid plate (600 ± 5) mm long and (180 ± 5) mm wide, having a minimum thickness of 5 mm and having a mass of9 kg 0100,+-; all corners shall have a radius of (15 ± 1) mm (see Figure 2).Dimensions in millimetresFigure 2 — Test plate6.2.3 Test cylinder (see C.8)A rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of 01009,+ kg and with its centreof gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1) mm (see Figure 3).Dimensions in millimetresKey1Radius r = (5 ± 1) mmFigure 3 — Test cylinder6.2.4 Test probesProbes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material of diameters (5 01,0+-) mm, (12 100,+-) mm, and(18 100,+-) mm with a full hemispherical end.Probes made from plastics or other hard, smooth material of diameters (25 01,0+-) mm, (45 100,+-) mm and(65 1,00+-) mm. One end shall be conical with an angle of 30° with a radius of 10 mm at the end (see Figure 4).



EN 1466:2004 (E)12Dimensions in millimetresFigure 4 —Test probes6.2.5Cylinder : For assessment of small parts, having dimensions as shown in Figure 5.Dimensions in millimetresFigure 5 — Small parts cylinder



EN 1466:2004 (E)136.2.6Test bar (1) : a metal bar having a cross section of 40 mm x 40 mm with edges having a radius of 5 mm.6.2.7Test bar (2) : a metal bar having a length at least the width of the carry cot, a cross section of(25 ´ 25) mm and with a mass of 750 g.6.2.8Datum board (see Figure 6)Dimensions in millimetresKey1Side viewMass : 1,5 kg2Over viewFigure 6 — Datum board6.2.9Metal hooksThe distance between the central axis of two hooks shall be (70 ± 1) mm (see Figure 7).



EN 1466:2004 (E)14Dimensions in millimetresFigure 7 — Metal hooks6.2.10Apparatus for dynamic strength test (see Figure 8)



EN 1466:2004 (E)15Dimensions in millimetresKey1Metal plate : [(300 ± 5) ´ (300 ± 5)] mm and thickness 6 mm2Metal hooks (see Figure 7) rigidly fixed to the metal plate.3Stops. Stops of 15 mm high, 30 mm diameter and of hardness (70 ± 5), IRHD (in accordance with ISO 48) roughlyequivalent to 70 shore A hardness which are screwed on the rigid frame.4Rigid frame mad of steel square tube at least : [(30 ± 5) ´ (30 ± 5)] mm and thickness 1,5 mmFigure 8 — Apparatus for dynamic strength test6.3 Tests for entrapment of fingers or limbsCheck all accessible gaps and openings inside the carry cot as defined in 5.1.1 a) and b), using the appropriateprobe (see 6.2.4) of 5 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm, 25 mm, 45 mm or 65 mm, applying the appropriate force as given inTable 1.



EN 1466:2004 (E)16Table 1Probes diameter(mm)Tolerances (mm)Force (N)501,0+-30121,00+- £ 51801,0+- £ 52501,0+-30451,00+- £ 5651,00+- £ 56.4 Test for cords, straps and ribbonsThe maximum free length of the cord, strap, ribbon or other narrow fabrics shall be measured from the fixing pointto the end of the cord, strap, ribbon or other narrow fabrics. If the fixing point has the same shape or form as thecord, strap, ribbon or other narrow fabrics then this part shall be measured as a part of the entire cord, strap, ribbonor other narrow fabrics (see Figure 9).Dimensions in millimetresFigure 9 — Fixing points of cords, straps ribbons or other narrow fabrics6.5 Tests for carry cots6.5.1 Test for rigidity of the sides of carry cotsThe mattress as supplied or recommended by the manufacturer or supplier shall be fitted.Place the carry cot on a rigid flat essentially horizontal surface.If any, the apron shall be opened as far as possible or removed.



EN 1466:2004 (E)17Place the test plate (6.2.2) inside the carry cot. Place the datum board (6.2.8) centrally across the top of the carrycot. Lift the carry cot off the rigid flat surface by its handles and measure the distance between the top of the testplate and the bottom of the datum board. Then return the carry cot to the rigid
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