Child care articles - Compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards

The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations and clarifications of:
-   EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles - Baby walking frames - Safety requirements and test methods;
-   EN 1888:2012, Child care articles - Wheeled child conveyances - Safety requirements and test methods;
-   EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles - Safety barriers - Safety requirements and test methods;
-   EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles - Soother holder - Safety requirements and test methods;
-   EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles;
-   EN 12221 1:2008, Changing units for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements;
-   EN 12221 2:2008, Changing units for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods;
-   EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles - Carry cots and stands - Safety requirements and test methods;
-   EN 14350 2:2004, Child use and care articles - Drinking equipment - Part 2: Chemical requirements and tests;
-   EN 1400:2013+A1:2014, Child use and care articles - Soothers for babies and young children;
-   EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles - Cutlery and feeding utensils - Safety requirements and tests;
-   EN 16120:2012, Child use and care articles - Chair mounted seat;
-   EN 14350-1:2004, Child use and care articles - Drinking equipment - Part 1: General and mechanical requirements and tests;
-   EN 16232:2013, Child use and care articles - Infant swings.

Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Gesammelte Interpretationen der CEN/TC 252-Normen

Articles de puériculture - Compilation des interprétations des normes du CEN/TC 252

Izdelki za otroke - Zbrane interpretacije standardov CEN/TC 252

Namen tega tehničnega poročila CEN je zagotoviti odgovore na zahteve za razlago in pojasnilo naslednjih standardov:
– EN 1273:2005, Izdelki za otroke – Hojce – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 1888:2012, Izdelki za otroke – Otroški vozički – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 1930:2011, Izdelki za otroke – Varnostne pregrade – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 12586:2007, Izdelki za otroke – Držalo dude – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 12790:2009, Izdelki za otroke – Sklopne zibelke;
– EN 12221 1:2008, Previjalne mize za domačo uporabo – 1. del: Varnostne zahteve;
– EN 12221 2:2008, Previjalne mize za domačo uporabo – 2. del: Preskusne metode;
– EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Izdelki za otroke – Prenosne posteljice in podstavki – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode;
– EN 14350 2:2004, Izdelki za otroke – Pripomočki za pitje – 2. del: Kemijske zahteve in preskusi;
– EN 1400:2013+A1:2014, Izdelki za otroke – Dude za dojenčke in malčke;
– EN 14372:2004, Izdelki za otroke – Jedilni pribor in posoda za hranjenje – Varnostne zahteve in preskusi;
– EN 16120:2012, Izdelki za otroke – Sedeži, ki se pritrdijo na stol za odrasle;
– EN 14350-1:2004, Izdelki za otroke – Pripomočki za pitje – 1. del: Splošne in mehanske zahteve ter preskusi;
– EN 16232:2013, Izdelki za otroke – Gugalnice za dojenčke.

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Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
03-Feb-2019
Publication Date
01-Jul-2019
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
19-Jun-2019
Due Date
24-Aug-2019
Completion Date
02-Jul-2019

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Child care articles - Compiled interpretations of CEN/TC 252 standards

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TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
May 2019
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 97.190 Supersedes CEN/TR 16411:2014
English Version
Child care articles - Compiled interpretations of CEN/TC
252 standards

Articles de puériculture - Compilation des Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Gesammelte

interprétations des normes du CEN/TC 252 Interpretationen der CEN/TC 252-Normen

This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 8 March 2019. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 252.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,

Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

Turkey and United Kingdom.
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© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 16411:2019 E

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Contents

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2 00252033 – EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames —

Safety requirements and test methods ..................................................................................................... 9

3 00252059 – EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances —

Safety requirements and test methods ................................................................................................ 11

4 00252051 – EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety

requirements and test methods.............................................................................................................. 27

5 00252046 – EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles – Soother holder – Safety

requirements and test methods ............................................................................................................... 45

6 00252048 – EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles ....................... 63

7 00252049 – EN 12221-1:2008 , Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety

requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 68

8 00252050 – EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test

methods ............................................................................................................................................................ 71

9 00252054 – EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands —

Safety requirements and test methods .................................................................................................. 72

10 00252032 – EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment —

Part 2: Chemical requirements and tests .............................................................................................. 75

11 00252089 – EN 1400:2013+A1:2014, Child use and care articles – Soothers for

babies and young children – Safety requirements and test methods ....................................... 77

12 00252024 - EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils

— Safety requirements and tests ............................................................................................................. 99

13 00252065 – EN 16120:2012, Child use and care articles - Chair mounted seat .................. 102

14 00252023 – EN 14350-1:2004, Child use and care articles - Drinking equipment -

Part 1: General and mechanical requirements and tests ............................................................ 104

15 00252058 – EN 16232:2013, Child use and care articles – Infant swings ............................. 108

Annex A (informative) Interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child use and

care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI

00252046) .................................................................................................................................................... 111

A.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 111

A.2 Examples of possible ventilation holes in more recent models of soother holders .......... 112

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Annex B (informative) Reply to interpretation 3 on 3.9 and 5.1.4.2 in EN 12586:2007, Child

use and care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods (WI

00252046) .................................................................................................................................................... 114

Annex C (informative) Reply to interpretation 1 on 5.1.10 in EN 12586:2007 Child use and

care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test methods

(WI 00252046) ........................................................................................................................................... 116

C.1 Ventilation holes in fastener (5.1.10) ................................................................................................ 116

C.2 Discussion .................................................................................................................................................... 116

C.3 Final Interpretation .................................................................................................................................. 121

Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................. 122

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European foreword

This document (CEN/TR 16411:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child

care articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of

patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document supersedes CEN/TR 16411:2014.
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Introduction

This Technical Report contains replies to requests for interpretation and clarifications with regard to

the understanding of clauses in the standards elaborated within the CEN/TC 252. The replies concern

those requests which have resulted in an interpretation or the decision that no action is necessary.

An interpretation does not have the same status as the text of the standard, nor can it overrule the text

of the standard. However, following an interpretation should give assurance that the relevant clause of

the standard has been correctly applied. An interpretation will only be regarded as a clarification of the

meaning of the standard.
a) Disclaimer:

The interpretations and clarifications have been derived by expert groups of CEN/TC 252. The

information contained herein is for guidance only and does not reflect the formal approval by CEN or

CEN member bodies. It should be noted that the interpretations are neither part of any standard nor

have been referenced in the Official Journal of the European Union.
b) Requests for interpretation:

Requests for interpretations may be submitted by a CEN member body through its national committee

or by a CEN/TC 252 liaison (but not directly by an individual or a company) – in accordance with the

interpretation protocols agreed by CEN/TC 252. The requests are then channelled to the relevant

CEN/TC 252 working group which will deal with the request.
A request for an interpretation may lead to:
1) an interpretation of the standard:

this should reflect a reasonable interpretation of how the standard should be used, while taking

into account:
i) the wording of the standard;
ii) the rationale of the standard;
iii) the history of the standard;
2) a no-action decision:

this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard appropriately specifies how a child care article

should be assessed;
3) a proposal for an amendment of the standard:
this is applicable when it is agreed that the standard is deficient in some way.

NOTE Interpretations are published in CEN/TR 16411, which will be updated on a regular basis.

Proposals for amendments will be progressed as new work item proposals in accordance with CEN

rules.
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c) Answers to requests for interpretations:

Since requests for interpretations are submitted through a CEN member body, it is assumed that the

member body will keep itself informed about decisions concerning the request and its progress and will

itself inform the originator of the request as appropriate.
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1 Scope

The purpose of this CEN Technical Report is to provide replies to requests for interpretations and

clarifications of:

— EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test

methods;

— EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test

methods;

— EN 1930:2011, Child use and care articles — Safety barriers — Safety requirements and test methods;

— EN 12586:2007, Child use and care articles — Soother holder — Safety requirements and test

methods;
— EN 12790:2009, Child use and care articles — Reclined cradles;

— EN 12221-1:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 1: Safety requirements;

— EN 12221-2:2008, Changing units for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods;

— EN 1466:2004+A1:2007, Child care articles — Carry cots and stands — Safety requirements and test

methods;

— EN 14350-2:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment — Part 2: Chemical

requirements and tests;

— EN 1400:2013+A1:2014, Child use and care articles — Soothers for babies and young children;

— EN 14372:2004, Child use and care articles — Cutlery and feeding utensils — Safety requirements

and tests;
— EN 16120:2012, Child use and care articles — Chair mounted seat;

— EN 14350-1:2004, Child use and care articles — Drinking equipment - Part 1: General and

mechanical requirements and tests;
— EN 16232:2013, Child use and care articles — Infant swings.
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2 00252033 – EN 1273:2005, Child use and care articles — Baby walking frames — Safety requirements and test

methods

Table 1 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1273:2005

Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation n°
6.1.1 1/2013
6.6.2.3 1/2014 (2)
Table 2 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1273:2005
Clause/
Paragraph/
Subclause
N° Figure/ Question Reply
Table/Note
Annex
For the tests order shall we follow 6.1.1. but what is the “test order of the

1 6.1.1 standard” ? Is it the order of requirement §5 or order of tests methods §6

?. In one case the §5.9 should be done after §5.14.
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Clause/
Paragraph/
Subclause
N° Figure/ Question Reply
Table/Note
Annex
In certain designs of baby walking frames (e.g. non-castor wheels in the
back), after the sideways step test in accordance with 6.6.2.3, the product
stops with only one front wheel off the platform and with the rear wheels
almost in the initial position (see picture).
As neither in 6.6.2.3 nor 6.6.3.2 there is
an indication to change the position of
the product from the position where it
has stopped after the test in 6.6.2.3, the
2 6.6.2.3 tip over test in 6.6.3.2 shall be performed
starting from the position in which the
The mirror committee has been made aware of a lab manually moving the
product has stopped after the step test in
product before performing the tip over test in 6.6.3.2 so that one front
6.6.2.3 without changing the position of
wheel and one back wheel will be off the platform.
the product or of its wheels.
Is the intention of the standard to perform the tip over test starting from
the position in which the product has stopped after the step test in 6.6.2.3
(see picture above) or is it correct to move the product between 6.6.2.3
and 6.6.3.2 so that both the front and the rear wheels on one side are
always off the platform?
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3 00252059 – EN 1888:2012, Child care articles — Wheeled child conveyances — Safety requirements and test

methods

Table 3 — Summary table of the request for interpretations classified in the order of the clauses/subclauses of EN 1888:2012

Clause/Subclause Title Interpretation
1 Scope 6/2015
3.3 & 3.4 Definitions 12/2015
4.5.1 Protected volume 8/2015
4.5.3 Various requests 2
8.3.1 4/2015
8.3.3 Folding mechanism 13/2016
8.3.3.1.2.4 Locking mechanisms 9, 10 & 11/2015
8.4 17/2018
8.5 Choking and ingestion hazards 14/2017
8.5.2.3 Bite test 16/2017
8;8.1 Parking and braking 15/2017
8.9.1.2.1 Uses of “stop” for parking 3
10.2.6 Marking 7/2015
10.4 Instructions for use 5/2014
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Table 4 — Table of the request for interpretation/clarification for EN 1888:2012
Clause/
Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
No there is no reason for the difference. It’s
just a different wording.
1. There is a difference between the structure of this clause and
The standard makes a clear distinction on the
Clauses 4.5.1 (paragraph 1) and Clauses 4.5.2 (paragraph 1) that begin
2 4.5.3
protected volume for pram bodies designed for
with the words, “The protected volume…”. Is there a reason for the
children less than 6 months (less than 800 mm
difference?
length) and pram bodies designed for older
children (over 800 mm internal length)
No we considered that a pram body with an
internal length less than 800 mm is designed
2. Is the clause applicable for pram bodies having a maximum internal
for children less than 6 month.
2 4.5.3 length of 800 mm combined with a vehicle child conveyance for children
Of course the vehicle may be used for older
older than 6 months?
children, but not in pram use (suitability and
requirements of the seat unit)
Yes the word “only” can be deleted without
3. The Experts Committee recommends that the word “only” be deleted
modifying the purpose of this clause. The
from the first sentence. Will there be any implications by this change?
2 4.5.3 protected volume described here concerns
Are there wheeled child conveyances designed only for children up to 6
pram bodies less than 800 mm long and group
months?
0/0+ car seats mounted on a vehicle
Yes phthalates as other hazardous substances
This clause does not mention nonmetals such as phthalates. Is there a
are already covered by a regulation (REACH)
2 6 reason for that? Is this requirement mentioned in some other required
therefore there is no need to have it into the
source?
standard.
The purpose of the requirement is to avoid
Is there any significance to the location of the connection point of the
free length inside the protected volume that
2 8.4
cord/string/narrow fabric?
will cause a strangulation hazard. We don’t
consider the attachment point of such cords
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
straps or/ strings/ narrow fabrics, but the
length which is likely to exceed the acceptable
measure inside the protected volume. Seat unit
or pram body.

Does the requirement apply to a connection located outside of the seat Yes it does

unit or pram body that can be pulled into the inside of the seat unit or
Example 1: yes it is considered as a failure.It is
pram body with the force of 25 N?
a loop exceeding 360 mm and there is no detail
Example 1: in the standard on the location of the loop.

There are seat units having a strip, for adjustment of the backrest, located Example 2:

at the rear of the backrest. When pulled into the inside of the seat unit
In English the word “located” means
with a force of 25 N, the length of the strip (the part of it that is now
“attached”.
located inside the seat unit) exceeds 220 mm. Is it considered to be a
2 8.4
The intention of the working group was to take
failure? (see Figure A bellow)
into account the part of any
Figure A
cord/string/narrow fabric that can be found
Example 2: inside the pram body or seat unit, without
being necessarily attached inside the pram
There are seat units having a strip, attended to be attached to the carrier's
body or seat unit.
hand, connected to the vehicle's handle. If a part of that strip penetrates

to the inside of the seat unit or pram body, does the requirement apply to An amendment is needed and will be drafted

that part of the strip? to clarify this requirement.
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Clause/
Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
Figure A
Example 2:
There are seat units having a strip, attended to be attached to the carrier's
hand, connected to the vehicle's handle. If a part of that strip penetrates
to the inside of the seat unit or pram body, does the requirement apply to
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
that part of the strip?
The principle of the test method is to ensure
the use of a stop has the lowest effect on the
test (possibly no effect)
To our experience there are different interpretations between different
Parking devices shall be engaged first, and
laboratories on this point of the standard. And the confusion seems to be
then the vehicle is placed on the slope.
3 8.9.1.2.1 regarding the way the wheels should be turned after putting on the
brakes, before placing the stroller against the stop. Leading to different
The most onerous condition shall be met (in
results on same product from different laboratories.
accordance with § 4) when allowing the
vehicle to rest against the stop.
The test method shall be amended.
When used in relation to a removable accessory (rain hood) that is
The draft amendment to the clause is aimed so
adjusted by the user and has no moving parts while is normal use.
avoid such questions.
To clearly define and clarify the meaning of the terms
An addition to the draft has been decided as
follows:
1) “potentially hazardous”
For hoods and any similar items such as
2) “rigid part”
canopies, sunshades …etc, the requirement is
Taken from the present std:
applicable to the space between the frame
components; and between any hood
4 8.3.1 1) No test method is specified
tensionner attached to them and the frame
2) The situation on a moving frame is likely to be unrepeatable
components, within a distance of 100 mm
measured from the primary pivot point of the
3) In particular relation to where hood links are fitted on the outside of an
hood.
approved accessory ie rain hood, any threat is only possible while the
user is making an open / closing adjustment. No movement is present
The working group agrees this space is within
when in use.
the protected volume and shall be considered.
4) The fabric / textile shields entry into the potential location from the
inside of the hood.
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
5) All plastic parts have corner edge radii
As this clarification will impact approx. 50% of branded products offered
in EU under cover of the EN1888:2012,
other UK brands may wish to add further comment or opinion to the
above before presentation at the CEN/TC252 meeting
EN 1888 ‘10.4 Instructions for use’ reads:

"...in the form of instruction sheet, instruction manual, leaflet or other No this is not an acceptable support.

similar physical support."
5 10.4
Consumers are not supposed to all have a
Is a USB stick considered ‘similar physical support’? computer.
Would providing such a stick mean you meet the requirement?
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
The mirror committee has been made aware of the product (a skateboard
One of the function of the product
stroller) shown in the pictures below.
(transportation of a child) falls into the scope
of EN1888: 2012, but further study and risk
assessment shall be conducted to assess its
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safety in accordance with
General Products Safety Directive
2001/95/EC. The product should not claim
compliance with the EN1888 standard.
Does this kind of product/design fall under the scope of EN 1888?
The requirement is clearly applicable to seat
10.2.6 Seat units shall be marked with the following warning:
units
"WARNING Always use the restraint system"
Clarification: YES
For seat units complying with 8.1.1.1.1 b) the warning shall be visible
Amendment of clause 10.2.6 is needed to
only when the vehicle is used as a pushchair.
replace the word "seat unit" by "pushchair"
As the warning needs to be translated in several languages many
7 10.2.6 Modify 10.2.6 to read
companies used to put the label into the shopping basket: it is visible
Pushchairs shall be marked with the following
when the product is in position for use; and there is enough room to have
warning:
all languages
"WARNING Always use the restraint system"
This position has been accepted by laboratories, but others refuse this.
This will be introduced in the draft
Is this position acceptable?
amendment 1.
No, the protected volume shall be measured in
In the clause 4.5.1 Protected volume of seat units, if the product has
accordance with the figure 1 in the standard.
lateral protections (e.g. handrails or side fabrics on the both sides of the
seat), is the access zone (the out of the seat) measured from the upper
Lateral protections are not considered for
8 4.5.1
surface of lateral protections like the picture below?
defining the protected volume unless for the
area located underneath the seat.
Or, whether lateral protections exist or not, is measured according to Fig
1 of the clause 4.5.1.?
The reclining backrest shall be adjusted in all
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
possible positions.
And, when determining the protected volume, is the adjustable backrest
positioned to fully reclined? Or fully upright?
According to the ii) where both operating devices are intended to be
operated by hand(s) (e.g. for their position, shape, according to the
manufacturer's instructions for use, etc.) they shall both
Yes, both operating devices 1-1 and 1-2 shall
automatically return to their original status and the locking devices
9 8.3.3.1.2.4
reengage automatically.
shall reengage when tested in accordance with 8.3.3.1.2.3. of the b)
of clause 8.3.3.1.1.3 Unintentional release of locking mechanism(s),
I think two operating devices in the picture 2
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Subclause
N° Question Reply
Annex
(1-1. the operating device is located at the center of the seat and it is
activated by the carer through pulling action,
1-2. side latch type operating device) shall be reengaged automatically,
am I right?
Clauses of the standard shall be considered
independently unless otherwise stated.

During testing in accordance with the clause 8.3.3.1.2.4 Effectiveness of The requirement of 8.3.3.1.2.4 is clearly

locking mechanism(s) on vehicles where the chassis can fold with explained in 8.3.3.1.1.3 as follows:

the pram body or seat unit or car seat installed, applied force raises
During testing in accordance with 8.3.3.1.2.4 the
the frame of the handle, so a gap is occurred between the frame of the
vehicle shall not fold. After testing in accordance
handle and the frame of the rear wheel (picture 1). When remove the
with 8.3.3.1.2.4 the vehicle and the locking
force, a gap is disappeared.
mechanisms shall not be damaged and the
10 8.3.3.1.2.4 vehicle shall still comply with the requirements
Is it applied to c) the application of an external force by the carer of
clause 8.3.1? of 8.2 (entrapment) and 8.7(hazardous edges
and protrusions).
So, is it hazard from moving part?
Therefore, the gap recorded on picture 1
If you determine it is hazard, actually I guess this gap is too hard to be
cannot be considered as a hazard from moving
accessed child's finger when the child is seated, so could you tell me why?
parts (8.3.1) using the method of 8.3.3.1.2.4.
If you determine it is not hazard, could you tell me why?
We cannot on a picture assess if this would
pass or fail 8.3.1 further physical assessment
needs to be done.
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picture 1 (a gap is occurred in the red circle during testing in accordance
with 8.3.3.1.2.4)
The 9th paragraph of the clause 8.3.3.1.2.4 Effectiveness of locking
mechanism(s) on vehicles where the chassis can fold with the pram
body or seat unit or car seat installed. For vehicles with 2 or more
Yes when possible each locking device has to
separate and independent operating devices operate each operating
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be tested separately.
devices such as to disengage each locking devices in turn and apply
force F in the same manner as in (a) and (b) above.
I understood the above paragraph means testing twice.
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First, test with one operating device is operated. And then test with the
other operating device is operated.
Am I right ?
3.4 defines a car seat as follows:
The definition of a car seat in the revision of
group 0/0+ child restraint system complying with ECE44
EN1888 (to be published as EN1888-1) will be

An i-size car seat is therefore not a car seat according to EN1888. modified to take into account this new

regulation.
An i-size car seat does fit the definition of a seat unit in 3.3, as follows:

structure which may or may not be adjustable to achieve a reclining or For the application of the current standard an

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recumbent position designed to support one or more children i-size child restraint system intended for

children up to 15 months (83 cm) is to be
The above definitions are unchanged in prEN1888: 2014
considered as a group 0+ car seat referring to
Is it the intention that i-size car seats are tested as seat units with a 15kg
ECE44; therefore, test mass F shall be used for
test mass when the manufacturer has designated a maximum weight of
testing.
say, 12kg and ECE44 group 0+ car seats are tested with 13kg?
There are many products on the market, which have a folding strap
“under the buttocks of the child”, which claim to be “not to be to be able to
be operated without taking the child off the seat”.
There is no interpretation and no clarification
→ Generally “Safe”. possible on this subject
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