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Child care articles - Reclined cradles and infant swings
This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for reclined cradles intended for children from birth up to when they start to stand up and infant swings intended for children from birth up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document is also applicable to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 that can be used as type A or type B reclined cradles and/or infant swings according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If usage as a type A or type B reclined cradle and/or an infant swing is not included in the product information or marketing material, car seats are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document does not apply to reclined cradles or infant swings designed for children with special needs, and/or which fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices).
If a reclined cradle or infant swing has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standards apply to it.
Swings falling under the scope of EN 71-8 are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE For the rest of the document, the word "product" will be used when referring at the same time to reclined cradles and infant swings.
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderliegesitze und Babyschaukeln
Dieses Dokument legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für Kinderliegesitze fest, die für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder von der Geburt an bis zu dem Alter, in dem sie beginnen, aufzustehen, und Babyschaukeln, die für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder von der Geburt an bis zu dem Alter, in dem sie versuchen, sich aufzusetzen, bestimmt sind.
Dieses Dokument ist auch anwendbar auf Autokindersitze nach UN R44 oder UN R129, die nach den Herstellerangaben als Kinderliegesitze Typ A oder Typ B und/oder Babyschaukeln verwendet werden können. Wenn die Verwendung als Kinderliegesitz Typ A oder Typ B und/oder Babyschaukel nicht in den Produktinformationen oder im Werbematerial angegeben ist, sind Autokindersitze nicht im Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokumentes enthalten.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Kinderliegesitze oder Babyschaukeln, die für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder mit besonderen Bedürfnissen bestimmt sind, und/oder die in den Anwendungsbereich der Verordnung (EU) 2017/745 (Medizinprodukte) fallen.
Wenn ein Kinderliegesitz oder eine Babyschaukel über mehrere Funktionen verfügt oder in eine andere Funktion umgebaut werden kann, muss diese/r den zutreffenden Europäischen Normen entsprechen.
Schaukeln, die in den Anwendungsbereich der EN 71-8 fallen, werden nicht vom Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokuments erfasst.
ANMERKUNG Für den Rest des Dokuments wird das Wort "Produkt" verwendet, wenn es gleichzeitig auf Kinderliegesitze und Babyschaukeln verweist.
Articles de puériculture - Transats et balancelles suspendues pour enfant
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai correspondantes pour les transats destinés aux enfants de la naissance jusqu’à ce qu’ils commencent à se tenir debout et les balancelles suspendues pour enfant destinées aux enfants de la naissance jusqu’à ce qu’ils commencent à essayer de s’asseoir.
Le présent document est également applicable aux sièges-auto conformes au Règlement UN R44 ou UN R129 pouvant être utilisés comme transats conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Si l’utilisation comme transat n’est pas incluse dans les informations relatives au produit ou les documents de commercialisation, les sièges-auto n’entrent pas dans le domaine d’application du présent document.
Le présent document ne couvre pas les transats ou les balancelles suspendues pour enfant ayant des besoins particuliers et/ou qui relèvent du domaine d’application du règlement (UE) 2017/745 (relatif aux dispositifs médicaux).
Si un transat ou une balancelle suspendue pour enfant offre plusieurs fonctions ou peut être converti(e) pour assurer une autre fonction, les Normes européennes pertinentes s’appliquent.
Les balançoires relevant du domaine d’application de l’EN 71-8 sont exclues du domaine d’application du présent document.
NOTE Dans le reste du document, le terme « produit » est utilisé pour désigner à la fois les transats et les balancelles suspendues pour enfant.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2024
Izdelki za otroke - Sklopne zibelke in gugalnice za dojenčke
Child care articles - Reclined cradles and infant swings
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderliegesitze und Babyschaukeln
Articles de puériculture - Transats et balancelles suspendues pour enfant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12790
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 12790
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2024
ICS 97.190 Will supersede EN 12790-1:2023, EN 12790-2:2023,
EN 16232:2013+A2:2023
English Version
Child care articles - Reclined cradles and infant swings
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for second 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.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test equipment . 7
4.1 Test mass A . 7
4.2 Test mass A2 . 8
4.3 Test mass B . 9
4.4 Test mass C . 10
4.5 Small parts cylinder . 11
4.6 Feeler gauge . 12
4.7 Test probes for finger entrapment . 12
4.8 Test equipment for handle strength and durability tests . 14
4.9 Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength and durability tests . 17
4.10 Test surface for the stability test . 18
4.11 Test surface for static slippage . 18
4.12 Impactor . 18
4.13 Test equipment for sound level measurement . 19
4.14 Stability test fixture. 19
5 General requirements and test conditions . 20
5.1 Product conditioning . 20
5.2 Test conditions . 21
5.3 Application of forces . 21
5.4 Tolerances of the test equipment . 21
5.5 Order of tests . 21
6 Chemical hazards . 22
6.1 General. 22
6.2 Migration of certain elements (see A.2) . 22
6.3 Formaldehyde (see A.2). 22
6.4 Aniline (see A.2) . 22
7 Thermal hazards . 22
7.1 Requirements . 22
7.2 Test method . 22
8 Mechanical hazards . 22
8.1 General. 22
8.2 Hazards due to sound level . 27
8.3 Entrapment hazards . 28
8.4 Hazards due to moving parts . 28
8.5 Hazards due to falling of the child . 29
8.6 Hazards due to folding of the product . 40
8.7 Hazards from entanglement in cords, ribbons and similar parts . 41
8.8 Choking and ingestion hazard . 42
8.9 Suffocation hazards from plastic packaging . 43
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8.10 Hazards from edges, corners and protruding parts . 43
8.11 Hazards from inadequate structural integrity. 43
8.12 Hazards from inadequate stability . 50
8.13 Hazards from possible slippage of the reclined cradle . 52
8.14 Electrical hazards . 53
9 Product information . 54
9.1 General . 54
9.2 Marking of the product . 54
9.3 Purchase information . 56
9.4 Instructions for use . 57
Annex A (informative) Rationales . 59
A.1 Introduction . 59
A.2 Chemical hazards (see Clause 6) . 59
A.3 Thermal hazards (see Clause 7) . 60
A.4 Mechanical hazards (see Clause 8) . 60
A.5 Hazards due to sleeping . 62
Annex B (informative) A-deviations . 63
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 64
Bibliography . 67
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European foreword
This document (prEN 12790:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 252 “Child care
articles”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
nd
This document is currently submitted to the 2 CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 12790-1:2023, EN 12790-2:2023 and EN 16232:2013+A2:2023.
prEN 12790:2024 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 12790-1:2023,
EN 12790-2:2023and EN 16232:2013+A2:2023:
— merge in one single standard of the three previous standards covering reclined cradles
(EN 12790-1:2023 and EN 12790-2:2023) and infant swings (EN 16232:2013+A2:2023);
— harmonization of the requirements for the two product categories as relevant;
— general update of the normative references;
— general update of the requirements to the state-of-the-art.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s)/Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part
of this document.
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1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for reclined cradles
intended for children from birth up to when they start to stand up and infant swings intended for children
from birth up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document is also applicable to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 that can be used as
reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions. If usage as reclined cradle is not included in
the product information or marketing material, car seats are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document does not cover reclined cradles or infant swings designed for children with special needs,
and/or which fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices).
If a reclined cradle or infant swing has several functions or can be converted into another function the
relevant European standards apply to it.
Swings falling under the scope of EN 71-8 are excluded from the scope of this document.
NOTE For the rest of the document, the word “product” will be used when referring at the same time to reclined
cradles and infant swings.
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, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 71-10:2005, Safety of toys - Part 10: Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction
EN 71-11:2005, Safety of toys - Part 11: Organic chemical compounds - Methods of analysis
EN 622-1:2003, Fibreboards - Specifications - Part 1: General requirements
EN 717-1:2004, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde
emission by the chamber method
EN ISO 105-A03:2019, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining
(ISO 105-A03:2019)
EN 61558-2-7:2007, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products - Part 2-
7: Particular requirements and tests for transformers and power supplies for toys
EN 61558-2-16:2009+A1:2013, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply
units and transformers for switch mode power supply units
EN 61672-1:2013, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications
EN IEC 62115:2020+A11:2020, Electric toys – Safety
EN ISO 3746:2010, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure - Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane
(ISO 3746:2010)
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EN ISO 14184-1:2011, Textiles - Determination of formaldehyde - Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde
(water extraction method) (ISO 14184-1:2011)
EN ISO 14362-1:2017, Textiles - Methods for determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo
colorants - Part 1: Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible with and without extracting the
fibres (ISO 14362-1:2017)
EN ISO 17234-1:2020, Leather - Chemical tests for the determination of certain azo colourants in dyed
leathers - Part 1: Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants (ISO 17234-1:2020)
ISO 48-4:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness — Part 4: Indentation
hardness by durometer method (Shore hardness)
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
reclined cradle
article that accommodates a child in a reclined position, with or without a mechanism that enables the
child to be moved in any direction (i.e. front to back, side to side, arc, etc.)
Note to entry: Reclined cradles may be static, rocking, bouncing or gliding and may have an adjustable backrest
and/or seat, see A.1.
3.1.1
type A reclined cradle
reclined cradle intended for children from birth up to when they start to try to sit up
3.1.2
type B reclined cradle
reclined cradle intended for children from birth up to when they start to stand up
3.2
infant swing
article with a frame, a seat unit suspended from above and a mechanism that enables a child in a reclined
position to be moved in any direction relative to the frame (i.e., front to back, side to side, arc, etc.)
3.3
seat unit
part of the product that supports the child, either in the form of a hammock or composed by a seat and a
backrest
3.4
restraint system
system to restrain the child within the product
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3.5
crotch restraint
device designed to pass between the child’s legs to prevent the child from sliding forward
3.6
carrying handle
component to enable the product, with the child in it, to be carried by hand
3.7
junction line
intersection of the seat and the backrest
3.8
toy bar
any bar or mobile connected to the frame of the product in any location with one or more attachment
points typically used to suspend toys over the occupant
Note 1 to entry: Canopies and carrying handles, fixed and rotating, are not considered a toy bar regardless of
whether they allow for the attachment of toys.
4 Test equipment
4.1 Test mass A
Test mass A is a rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,1
9 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1)
mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base
and at (180 ± 2)° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 1).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 radius: (5 ± 1) mm
2 two anchorage points
Figure 1 — Test mass A
4.2 Test mass A2
Test mass A2 is a rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (280 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,1
12 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1)
mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (140 ± 2,5) mm from the base
and at 180° to each other around the circumference (Figure 2).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 radius: (5 ± 1) mm
2 two anchorage points
Figure 2 — Test mass A2
4.3 Test mass B
Test mass B is a rigid cylinder (200 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,1
15 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1)
mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base
and at (180 ± 2)° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 3).
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Key
1 radius: (5 ± 1) mm
2 two anchorage points
Figure 3 — Test mass B
4.4 Test mass C
An object made of steel with a total mass of (9 ± 0,1) kg and with dimensions as specified in Figure 3.
All edges shall be rounded or chamfered.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 seat part [mass: (4,495 ± 0,05) kg]
2 backrest part [mass: (4,501 ± 0,05) kg]
3 hinge pin made of steel [mass of hinge pin: (17 ± 0,5) g, length: 79,5 mm]
D diameter: 6 mm
Dimensions tolerance: ± 2 mm
Figure 4 — Test mass C
4.5 Small parts cylinder
Small parts cylinder for the assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with
Figure 5.
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Dimension in millimetres
Figure 5 — Small parts cylinder
4.6 Feeler gauge
Gauge with a thickness of (0,4 ± 0,02) mm and an insertion edge radius of (3 ± 0,5) mm (see Figure 6).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 6 — Feeler gauge
4.7 Test probes for finger entrapment
4.7.1 Test probes with hemispherical end
+01,
Probes made from plastic or other hard, smooth material of diameters 7 mm and 12 mm with a
−01, 0
full hemispherical end that can be mounted on a force-measuring device, see Figure 7.
Dimensions in millimetres
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Probe type 7 mm probe 12 mm probe
Diameter A +01,
−01,
Radius RB half of diameter A half of diameter A
1 Line ascribed around circumference showing depth of penetration
Figure 7 — Test probes with hemispherical end
4.7.2 Test probe for mesh
Mesh probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material as shown in Figure 8.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
Probe type mesh probe
Diameter A
−01,
Diameter B 0
5,6
−01,
Radius RB half of diameter B
Figure 8 — Test probe for mesh
4.7.3 Shape assessment probe
Probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions shown in Figure 9.
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Key
A front view
B top view
C side view
D 3D view
Figure 9 — Shape assessment probe
4.8 Test equipment for handle strength and durability tests
Hooks rigidly connected to a metal plate (see Figure 10).
The distance between the central axis of two hooks shall be (70 ± 2) mm (see Figure 10).
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) b) c)
Key
a) 3D view
b) 2D view
c) Distance detail between the central axis of two hooks
tolerance of dimension: ± 2 except for the 12 mm diameter
Figure 10 — Metal hooks
Rubber adaptor with a Hardness of (70 ± 5) Shore A and a thickness: 10 mm ± 1 mm as in Figure 11.
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a) b)
Key
a) 2D view
b) 3D view
1 slots to insert the rubber adaptor onto the hooks
Figure 11 — Rubber adaptor
Four stops of 15 mm high, 30 mm diameter and of hardness (70 ± 5) Shore A according to ISO 48-4:2018,
which are screwed on the rigid frame (see Figure 12).
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Key
1 metal plate: [(300 ± 5) × (300 ± 5)] mm and thickness 6 mm
2 metal hooks (see Figure 5) rigidly fixed to the metal plate
3 stops
4 frame made of steel square tube: [(30 ± 5) × (30 ± 5)] mm and thickness 1,5 mm
Figure 12 — Apparatus for dynamic strength test
4.9 Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength and durability tests
Rotation point: L shaped section made of steel or similar material with dimensions of
30 mm × 30 mm × 3 mm and a length of 200 mm, fixed on the vertical surface as in Figure 13 and
adjustable in height.
Vertical surface: Rigid and smooth vertical surface.
Suspension system: Chain (with links less than or equal to 45 mm) or steel wire (with a diameter less
than or equal to 2 mm) to suspend the cradle.
S hook: an appropriate S hook to suspend the cradle.
The distance between the S hook and the rotation point as well as the length of the suspension system
shall be adjustable to accommodate the positioning of reclined cradles at the required test angles (see
8.11.6.2).
The suspension system shall be attached to the vertical surface using the S hook.
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1 rotation point
2 vertical surface
3 suspension system
4 S hook
Figure 13 — Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength test
4.10 Test surface for the stability test
+0,5
A rigid flat surface, inclined at �15 �° to the horizontal, covered with aluminium oxide paper of grade
80.
4.11 Test surface for static slippage
Rigid plane covered with uncoated tempered float glass with a smooth surface and thickness of
+0,5
(6 ± 0,5) mm, inclined at angle of �12 �° to the horizontal.
4.12 Impactor
A weld cap made of hard, smooth material with dimensions as in Figure 14 with an additional weight
fixed on the inside so that the total weight is 15 kg.
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Figure 14 — Impactor
4.13 Test equipment for sound level measurement
The instrumentation system, including the microphone and cable, shall meet the requirements of a class
1 instrument specified in EN 61672-1:2013.
When measuring high peak emission sound pressure levels, the microphone and the entire
instrumentation system shall have the capability of handling linear peak levels at least up to 125 dB.
4.14 Stability test fixture
A fixture with a total weight of (8 ± 0,2) kg with dimensions specified in Figure 15.
All edges shall be rounded or chamfered.
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Key
1 slot for the crotch strap; the dimension in the drawing is a reference value, that can be adjusted as needed
to fine tune the total weight of the test fixture
2 19 mm thick solid wood mounting plate
3 steel
4 plastic cylinder
Figure 15 — Test fixture for forward stability
5 General requirements and test conditions
5.1 Product conditioning
Before testing, any fabrics used shall be cleaned or washed and dried twice in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The sample shall be conditioned at a temperature of (23 ± 10) °C for at least 2 h prior to tests.
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5.2 Test conditions
The tests shall be carried out in ambient conditions of (23 ± 5) °C.
The tests are designed to be applied to products that are fully assembled and ready for use in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. If the product can be assembled or adjusted in different ways in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the most onerous combinations shall be used for each
test, unless otherwise specified in the test method.
Unless otherwise specified in the tests, products that are used with batteries are tested using new alkaline
batteries. If the manufacturer specifies a different battery technology, chemistry or type, the tests shall
be repeated with the specified battery in addition to the battery required for the test. If the product is
supplied with its own rechargeable battery pack, it shall be tested with the battery pack fully charged in
accordance with the instructions for use.
The batteries used are those with the voltage and size specified on the product or in the instructions.
If the product fails to withstand a test and this could be due to a defective battery, the test shall be
repeated with a new set of batteries.
5.3 Application of forces
The forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that negligible dynamic
force is applied.
5.4 Tolerances of the test equipment
Unless otherwise stated, the tolerance of the test equipment shall be:
— Forces: ± 5 % of the nominal force;
— Masses: ± 0,5 % of the nominal mass;
— Dimensions: ± 1 mm;
— Angles: ± 0,5°;
— 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 can be used for this purpose.
Unless otherwise specified, the test forces can be applied by any suitable device which does not adversely
affect the results.
5.5 Order of tests
Unless otherwise stated in the test methods, the tests shall be carried out on the same product in the
order listed in this standard.
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6 Chemical hazards
6.1 General
If testing is required, a separate unconditioned sample shall be used for the tests in Clause 6.
6.2 Migration of certain elements (see A.2)
The migration of elements from materials on exterior surfaces within the protected volume shall not
exceed the limits specified in EN 71-3:2019 + A1:2021.
When testing is performed, the method specified in EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 shall be used.
6.3 Formaldehyde (see A.2)
Textile components within the protected volume shall not contain free and hydrolysed formaldehyde in
excess of 30 mg/kg.
When testing is performed, the method specified in EN ISO 14184-1:2011 shall be used.
6.4 Aniline (see A.2)
Aniline shall not exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg after reductive cleavage from textile components within
the protected volume (see 8.1.3).
When testing is performed the methods of EN ISO 14362-1:2017 and EN ISO 17234-1:2020, adapted as
appropriate to measure aniline, shall be used.
7 Thermal hazards
7.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 7.2, there shall be no surface flash and the rate of spread of flame shall
not exceed 50 mm/s.
A separate sample, conditioned according to 5.1, may be used for these tests.
7.2 Test method
To verify the surface flash effect, apply the test flame defined in EN 71-2:2020, 5.5 for (3 ± 0,5) s to the
product in different places likely to cause surface flash.
To verify rate of spread of flame, apply the test flame defined in EN 71-2:2020, 5.4.
Check that there is no surface flash and that the rate of spread of flame does not exceed 50 mm/s.
8 Mechanical hazards
8.1 General
8.1.1 Determination of the junction line
The junction line for seat units not in the form of a hammock is determined as in Figure 16.
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LL junction line
1 backrest
2 seat
Figure 16 — Junction line
When the seat unit is in the form of a hammock, then a theoretical junction line, “LL”, is determined as
shown in Figure 17.
NOTE For these products, the junction line will vary when the backrest is adjusted in different positions.
Key
LL junction line
CL vertical projection of C on the hammock
Figure 17 — Junction line for seat units in form of a hammock
8.1.2 Positioning of the test mass
Where the test mass A or test mass B is used, it shall be positioned in the seat unit as shown in Figure 18
and retained by the restraint system.
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LL junction line
CL vertical projection of C on the hammock
Figure 18 — Positioning of the test mass
8.1.3 Determination of protected volume
8.1.3.1 General
The protected volume for car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 is the inner upper surface that
supports the child.
With the exception of car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129, the protected volume is determined
as follows.
Place test mass C (see 4.4) on the seat unit with part 1 against the seat and with part 2 against the backrest
with the hinge aligned with the junction line and the longitudinal axis of the test mass aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the seat unit as shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20.
The protected volume is the space around the test mass defined by a part of a cylinder with its main axis
along the projection of the junction line on the top surface of the test mass, a radius of 330 mm and a
width of 350 mm on each side from the longitudinal axis of the test mass as shown in Figure 19 and
Figure 20.
The area located behind the backrest and the area located underneath the seat is outside of the protected
volume.
The width of the protected volume may be reduced by the presence of protective barriers complying with
8.1.3.2. If another barrier (e.g. mesh or fabric decoration …) does not comply with 8.1.3.2, the full
protected volume as specified above shall be considered. See A.4.1.
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) Side view b) Top view
Key
1 origin from which the protected volume shall be measured: middle point of the junction line on the top
surface of the test mass C
2 seat
3 backrest
Figure 19 — Example of protected volume on a reclined cradle
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) Side view b) Top view
Key
1 origin from which the protected volume shall be measured: middle point of the junction line on the top
surface of the test mass
2 seat
3 backrest
Figure 20 — Example of protected volume on an infant swing
8.1.3.2 Protective barriers
8.1.3.2.1 Requirements
If present, protective barriers shall enclose a circular section with a radius of 350 mm and with its centre
on the junction line as determined in 8.1.1(see Figure 21).
NOTE The measurement of dimensions of protective barriers is taken without removing the test mass C from
the product.
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Key
grey area examples of protective barriers present on a product
dashed line minimum dimension of the protective barriers
Figure 21 — Examples of protective barriers
If present, protective barriers shall not allow the test probe to come into contact to an entrapment,
compression or shearing point when tested in accordance with 8.1.3.2.2.
8.1.3.2.2 Test method
Push the 7mm probe (see 4.7) against the barrier from the inside of the product with a force of 30 N;
check if it is possible to put the probe in any compression, shearing or entrapment point behind the
barrier.
This test shall be carried out in the most onerous position.
8.2 Hazards due to sound level
8.2.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.2.2, products that include any device designed to emit sound shall
conform to the following requirements:
a) the A-weighted emission sound pressure level, L , shall not exceed 80 dB when measured in a free
pA
field;
b) the C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level, L , shall not exceed 115 dB.
pC peak
This requirement does not apply to toys or to loudspeakers when connected to external sound generating
devices (e.g. personal music players, etc.).
8.2.2 Test method
Place the product on a concrete floor in a test environment which meets the qualification requirements
of EN ISO 3746:2010, Annex A.
NOTE In practice, this means that most normally furnished rooms with a volume exceeding 30 m will qualify.
Test rigs used for the mounting of the measuring device and/or the operator shall not affect the sound
emission of the product nor cause sound reflections which will increase the sound pressure levels at the
measuring points.
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The microphone (see 4.13) shall be placed at a distance of (30 ± 5) mm above the geometrical centre of
the top surface of the backrest and perpendicular to the backrest. The microphone shall be orientated
such as to obtain the highest sound level.
Operate the product in the mode of its intended or foreseeable use which produces the highest emission
sound pressure level to the microphone position.
Allow the product to reach normal operating mode(s) (e.g. speed, music level, etc.) before the tests are
performed.
If the product has a clearly defined operating cycle, measure the A-weighted emission sound pressure
level, L , and the C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level, L , during at least one whole
pA pC peak
cycle. Quiet periods longer than 15 s shall be excluded from the measurement period.
Repeat the measurement three times.
The highest value recorded (L and L ) is the measurement result.
pA pC peak
8.3 Entrapment hazards
8.3.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.3.2, there shall be no completely bounded openings, within the
protected volume, that let the 7 mm probe (see 4.7.1) go through unless the depth of penetration is less
than 10 mm or unless the shape assessment probe (see 4.7.3) enters.
When tested in accordance with 8.3.2, there shall be no openings in mesh, within the protected volume,
that allow the test probe for mesh (see 4.7.2) to penetrate to the 7 mm diameter section.
The test shall be carried out with the product in any intended position of use.
This requirement does not apply to the restraint system.
8.3.2 Test methods
Check whether the 7 mm probe (see 4.7.1), 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 4.7.3) shall also enter
10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.
Check whether the test probe for mesh (see 4.7.2), with an applied force of up to 30 N, penetrates
accessible openings in mesh up to the 7 mm diameter section.
8.4 Hazards due to moving parts
8.4.1 Requirements for compression points
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions there shall
be no compression points between rigid parts, within the protected volume, which can close to less than
12 mm unless they are always less than 5 mm, through the whole range of movement.
Moving parts created during adjustments of parts that are locked when in position for use are excluded
from these requirements.
Movement due elasticity of materials shall not be considered as a compression hazard.
8.4.2 Requirements for shear points
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions there shall
be no shear points, within the protected volume, which can close to less than 12 mm.
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Moving parts created during adjustments of parts that are locked when in position for use are excluded
from these requirements.
Movement due to play and/or elasticity of materials shall not be considered as a shearing hazard.
8.5 Hazards due to falling of the child
8.5.1 Angle of seat unit
8.5.1.1 Requirement for angles
When tested in accordance with 8.5.1.2, the angle between part 1 and part 2 of the test mass C (α angle –
see Figure 20) shall be not less than 95° in any position of use.
For reclined cradles, when tested in accordance with 8.5.1.2.2, the β angle (see Figure 22) shall be
between 10° and 80°.
For infant swings, when tested in accordance with 8.5.1.2.3, the angle between part 2 of the test mass C
and the horizontal surface (β angle – see Figure 22) shall be between 0° and 80°.
For infant swings, when tested in accordance with 8.5.1.2.3, the angle between part 1 of the test mass C
and the horizontal surface (δ angle – see Figure 22) shall not be less than 0°.
For infant swings, the lateral swinging angle (γ angle – see Figure 22) shall be between +20° and −20°
when tested in accordance with 8.5.1.2.4.
The requirements for the angles shall be applied to the product in all its possible positions of use.
The requirements of this clause do not apply to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129.
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α angle between part 1 and part 2 of the test mass
β angle between part 2 of the test mass and the horizontal surface (for infant swings)
β angle between the test mass placed against the backrest and the horizontal surface (for reclined cradles)
δ angle between part 1 of the test mass and the horizontal surface (for infant swings)
γ angle drawn by the swinging frame from its rest position during lateral swinging movement (for infant
swings)
Figure 22 — Angles
8.5.1.2 Test methods for angles
8.5.1.2.1 Test method for α angle
Place the product on a horizontal plane.
Place test mass C (see 4.4) on the seat unit with part 1 against the seat and with part 2 against the backrest
with the hinge aligned with the junction line and the longitudinal axis of the test mass aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the seat unit as shown in Figure 18.
If applicable, adjust the backrest in the most upright position.
Let the test mass and the seat unit reach the equilibrium.
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Measure the α angle (see Figure 23).
Key
1 test mass C
2 seat unit frame
α angle between the seat and the backrest
Figure 23 — Test method for the measurement of α angle
8.5.1.2.2 Test method for the measurement of β angle in reclined cradles
Position test mass B (see 4.3) centrally against the backrest in such a way that its bottom edge is in contact
with the junction line.
Measure the β angle in the most upright position for use and in the most reclined position for use (see
Figure 24).
Key
β angle between the test mass placed against the backrest and the horizontal surface
Figure 24 — Test method for angles
8.5.1.2.3 Test method for β and δ angles in infant swings
Place the infant swing on a horizontal plane with some space under the plane to allow hanging of weights
(see Figure 25).
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β angle between part 2 of the test mass C and the horizontal surface
δ angle between part 1 of the test mass C and the horizontal surface
M 9 kg test mass
Figure 25 — Measurement of angles β and δ
If applicable, adjust the backrest in the most upright position.
Place test mass C (see 4.4) on the seat unit with part 1 against the seat and with part 2 against the backrest
with the hinge aligned with the junction line and the longitudinal axis of the test mass aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the seat unit.
Restrain the test mass C with the restraint system and adjust the restraint system as close as possible to
the size of the test mass. Any movement of the test mass shall be avoided using wedges of negligible mass.
Hang a mass of 9 kg within 20 mm from the most external edge of the seat along the longitudinal axis of
the seat (see Figure 26 a). If the most external edge of the seat does not lie on the longitudinal axis,
suitable means of negligible mass shall be used to hang the mass within 20 mm from the projection of the
most external edge of the seat on the longitudinal axis (see Figure 26 b).
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-november-2023
Izdelki za otroke - Sklopne zibelke - 1. del: Sklopne zibelke za otroke, ki še ne
poskušajo sedeti
Child care articles - Reclined cradles and infant swings - Part 1: Reclined cradles and
infant swings for children up to when they start to try to sit up
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderliegesitze - Teil 1: Kinderliegesitze für
Kinder bis sie versuchen, sich aufzusetzen
Articles de puériculture - Transats et balancelles suspendues pour enfants - Partie 1 :
Transats et balancelles suspendues pour enfants jusqu’à ce qu’ils commencent à
essayer de s’asseoir
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 12790-1
ICS:
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 12790-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2023
ICS Will supersede EN 12790-1:2023, EN
16232:2013+A2:2023
English Version
Child care articles - Reclined cradles and infant swings -
Part 1: Reclined cradles and infant swings for children up
to when they start to try to sit up
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder ¿
Kinderliegesitze ¿ Teil 1: Kinderliegesitze für Kinder
bis sie versuchen, sich aufzusetzen
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
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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.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test equipment . 7
4.1 Test mass A . 7
4.2 Test mass B . 8
4.3 Test mass C . 8
4.4 Test mass D . 9
4.5 Small parts cylinder . 9
4.6 Feeler gauge . 10
4.7 Test probes for finger entrapment . 10
4.8 Test equipment for handle strength test . 12
4.9 Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength test . 15
4.10 Test surface for the stability test . 16
4.11 Test surface for static slippage . 16
4.12 Impactor . 16
4.13 Test equipment for sound level measurement . 17
5 General requirements and test conditions . 17
5.1 Product conditioning . 17
5.2 Test conditions . 17
5.3 Application of forces . 17
5.4 Tolerances . 18
5.5 Order of tests . 18
6 Chemical hazards . 18
6.1 General. 18
6.2 Migration of certain elements (see A.2) . 18
6.3 Formaldehyde (see A.2). 19
6.4 Colourants (see A.2) . 19
6.5 Aniline (see A.2) . 20
7 Thermal hazards . 20
7.1 Requirements . 20
7.2 Test method . 20
8 Mechanical hazards . 20
8.1 General. 20
8.2 Hazards due to sound level . 25
8.3 Entrapment hazards . 26
8.4 Hazards due to moving parts . 26
8.5 Hazards due to falling of the child . 26
8.6 Hazards due to folding of the product . 37
8.7 Hazards from entanglement in cords, ribbons and similar parts . 38
8.8 Choking and ingestion hazard . 39
8.9 Suffocation hazards from plastic packaging . 40
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8.10 Hazards from edges, corners and protruding parts . 40
8.11 Hazards from inadequate structural integrity. 40
8.12 Hazards from inadequate stability . 46
8.13 Hazards from possible slippage of the reclined cradle . 47
8.14 Electrical hazards . 48
9 Product information . 49
9.1 General . 49
9.2 Marking of the product . 49
9.3 Purchase information . 51
9.4 Instructions for use . 52
Annex A (informative) Rationales . 54
A.1 Introduction . 54
A.2 Chemical hazards (see Clause 6) . 54
A.3 Thermal hazards (see Clause 7) . 55
A.4 Mechanical hazards (see Clause 8) . 55
Annex B (normative) Warnings . 58
Annex C (informative) A-deviations . 73
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 74
Bibliography . 77
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European foreword
This document (prEN 12790-1:2023) 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 will supersede EN 12790-1:2023 and EN 16232:2013+A2:2023.
prEN 12790-1:2023 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to
EN 12790-1:2023 and EN 16232:2013+A2:2023:
— merge in one single standard of the two previous standards covering reclined cradles
(EN 12790-1:2023) and infant swings (EN 16232:2013+A2:2023);
— harmonization of the requirements for the two product categories as relevant;
— general update of the normative references;
— general update of the requirements to the state-of-the-art.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part
of this document.
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1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding
reclined cradles and infant swings intended for children up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document applies also to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 that can be used as reclined
cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions. If usage as reclined cradle is not included in the product
information or marketing material, car seats are excluded from the scope of this document.
If a reclined cradle or infant swing has several functions or can be converted into another function the
relevant European standards apply to it.
Swings falling under the scope of EN 71-8 are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE For the rest of the document, the word “product” will be used when referring at the same time to reclined
cradles and infant swings.
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 12790-2:2022, Child care articles — Reclined cradles — Part 2: Reclined cradles for children up to when
they start to stand up
EN 71-2:2020, Safety of toys - Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021, Safety of toys - Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 71-10:2005, Safety of toys - Part 10: Organic chemical compounds - Sample preparation and extraction
EN 71-11:2005, Safety of toys - Part 11: Organic chemical compounds - Methods of analysis
EN 622-1:2003, Fibreboards - Specifications - Part 1: General requirements
EN 717-1:2004, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde
emission by the chamber method
EN ISO 105-A03:2019, Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A03: Grey scale for assessing staining (ISO
105-A03:2019)
EN 61558-2-7:2007, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products - Part 2-
7: Particular requirements and tests for transformers and power supplies for toys
EN 61558-2-16:2009+A1:2013, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products
for supply voltages up to 1 100 V - Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply
units and transformers for switch mode power supply units
EN 61672-1:2013, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications
EN IEC 62115:2020+A11:2020, Electric toys – Safety
EN ISO 3746:2010, Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources
using sound pressure - Survey method using an enveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane (ISO
3746:2010)
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EN ISO 14184-1:2011, Textiles - Determination of formaldehyde - Part 1: Free and hydrolysed formaldehyde
(water extraction method) (ISO 14184-1:2011)
EN ISO 14362-1:2017, Textiles - Methods for determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo
colorants - Part 1: Detection of the use of certain azo colorants accessible with and without extracting the
fibres (ISO 14362-1:2017)
EN ISO 17234-1:2020, Leather - Chemical tests for the determination of certain azo colourants in dyed
leathers - Part 1: Determination of certain aromatic amines derived from azo colorants (ISO 17234-1:2020)
ISO 48-4:2018, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of hardness — Part 4: Indentation
hardness by durometer method (Shore hardness)
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
reclined cradle
article with a frame that supports a seat unit that accommodates a child in a reclined position, with or
without a mechanism that enables the child to be moved in any direction (i.e. front to back, side to side,
arc, etc.)
Note 1 to entry: The seat unit is supported by the frame and not suspended from it.
Note 2 to entry: Reclined cradles may be static, rocking, bouncing or gliding and may have an adjustable backrest
and/or seat, see A.1.
3.2
infant swing
article with a frame, a seat unit suspended from above and a mechanism that enables a child in a reclined
position to be moved in any direction relative to the frame (i.e., front to back, side to side, arc, etc.)
3.3
seat unit
part of the product that supports the child, either in the form of a hammock or composed by a seat and a
backrest
3.4
restraint system
system to restrain the child within the product
3.5
crotch restraint
device designed to pass between the child’s legs to prevent the child from sliding forward
3.6
carrying handle
component to enable the product, with the child in it, to be carried by hand
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3.7
junction line
intersection of the seat and the backrest
3.8
toy bar
any bar or mobile connected to the frame of the product in any location with one or more attachment
points typically used to suspend toys over the occupant
Note 1 to entry: Canopies and carrying handles, fixed and rotating, are not considered a toy bar regardless of
whether they allow for the attachment of toys.
4 Test equipment
4.1 Test mass A
Test mass A is a rigid cylinder (160 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,01
9 kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1)
mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base
and at 180° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 1).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 radius: (5 ± 1) mm
2 two anchorage points
Figure 1 — Test mass A
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4.2 Test mass B
Test mass B is a rigid cylinder (200 ± 5) mm in diameter and (300 ± 5) mm in height, having a mass of
+0,01
kg and with its centre of gravity in the centre of the cylinder. All edges shall have a radius of (5 ± 1)
mm. Two anchorage points shall be provided. These shall be positioned (150 ± 2,5) mm from the base
and at 180° to each other around the circumference (see Figure 2).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 radius: (5 ± 1) mm
2 two anchorage points
Figure 2 — Test mass B
4.3 Test mass C
An object made of steel with a total mass of (9 ± 0,1) kg and with dimensions as specified in Figure 3.
All edges shall be rounded or chamfered.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 seat part [mass: (4,495 ± 0,05) kg]
2 backrest part [mass: (4,501 ± 0,05) kg]
3 hinge pin made of steel [mass of hinge pin: (17 ± 0,5) g, length: 79,5 mm]
D diameter: 6 mm
Dimensions tolerance: ± 2 mm
Figure 3 — Test mass C
4.4 Test mass D
Test mass D is a (150 ± 30) mm by (200 ± 30) mm rectangular shaped sand bag with a mass of
(3 ± 0,1) kg.
4.5 Small parts cylinder
Small parts cylinder for the assessment of small components, having dimensions in accordance with
Figure 4.
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Dimension in millimetres
Figure 4 — Small parts cylinder
4.6 Feeler gauge
Gauge with a thickness of (0,4 ± 0,02) mm and an insertion edge radius of (3 ± 0,5) mm (see Figure 5).
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 5 — Feeler gauge
4.7 Test probes for finger entrapment
4.7.1 Test probes with hemispherical end
+01,
Probes made from plastic or other hard, smooth material of diameters 7 mm and 12 mm with a
−01, 0
full hemispherical end that can be mounted on a force-measuring device, see Figure 6.
Dimensions in millimetres
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Probe type 7 mm probe 12 mm probe
Diameter A 0
+01,
−01,
Radius RB half of diameter A half of diameter A
1 Line ascribed around circumference showing depth of penetration
Figure 6 — Test probes with hemispherical end
4.7.2 Test probe for mesh
Mesh probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material as shown in Figure 7.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
Probe type mesh probe
Diameter A
−01,
Diameter B
5,6
−01,
Radius RB half of diameter B
Figure 7 — Test probe for mesh
4.7.3 Shape assessment probe
Probe made from plastic or other hard, smooth material with the dimensions shown in Figure 8.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A front view
B top view
C side view
D 3D view
Figure 8 — Shape assessment probe
4.8 Test equipment for handle strength test
Hooks rigidly connected to a metal plate (see Figure 9).
The distance between the central axis of two hooks shall be (70 ± 2) mm (see Figure 9).
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) b) c)
Key
a) 3D view
b) 2D view
c) Distance detail between the central axis of two hooks
tolerance of dimension: ± 2 except for the 12 mm diameter
Figure 9 — Metal hooks
Rubber adaptor with a Hardness of (70 ± 5) Shore A and a thickness: 10 mm ± 1 mm as in Figure 10.
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Dimensions in millimetres
a) b)
Key
a) 2D view
b) 3D view
1 slots to insert the rubber adaptor onto the hooks
Figure 10 — Rubber adaptor
Four stops of 15 mm high, 30 mm diameter and of hardness (70 ± 5) Shore A according to ISO 48-4:2018,
which are screwed on the rigid frame (see Figure 11).
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1 metal plate: [(300 ± 5) × (300 ± 5)] mm and thickness 6 mm
2 metal hooks (see Figure 5) rigidly fixed to the metal plate
3 stops
4 frame made of steel square tube: [(30 ± 5) × (30 ± 5)] mm and thickness 1,5 mm
Figure 11 — Apparatus for dynamic strength test
4.9 Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength test
Rotation point: L shaped section made of steel or similar material with dimensions of 30 mm x 30 mm x
3 mm and a length of 200 mm, fixed on the vertical surface as in Figure 12 and adjustable in height.
Vertical surface: Rigid and smooth vertical surface.
Suspension system: Chain (with links less than or equal to 45 mm) or steel wire (with a diameter less
than or equal to 2 mm) to suspend the cradle.
S hook: an appropriate S hook to suspend the cradle.
The distance between the S hook and the rotation point as well as the length of the suspension system
shall be adjustable to accommodate the positioning of reclined cradles at the required test angles (see
8.11.5.2).
The suspension system shall be attached to the vertical surface using the S hook.
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1 rotation point
2 vertical surface
3 suspension system
4 S hook
Figure 12 — Test equipment for handle locking mechanism strength test
4.10 Test surface for the stability test
A rigid flat surface, inclined at (15° + 0,5/0)° to the horizontal, covered with aluminium oxide paper of
grade 80.
4.11 Test surface for static slippage
Rigid plane covered with uncoated tempered float glass with a smooth surface and thickness of (6 ± 0,5)
mm, inclined at angle of (12 + 0,5/0)° to the horizontal.
4.12 Impactor
A weld cap made of hard, smooth material with dimensions as in Figure 13 with an additional weight
fixed on the inside so that the total weight is 15 kg.
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Figure 13 — Impactor
4.13 Test equipment for sound level measurement
The instrumentation system, including the microphone and cable, shall meet the requirements of a class
1 instrument specified in EN 61672-1:2013.
When measuring high peak emission sound pressure levels, the microphone and the entire
instrumentation system shall have the capability of handling linear peak levels at least up to 125 dB.
5 General requirements and test conditions
5.1 Product conditioning
Before testing, any fabrics used shall be cleaned or washed and dried twice in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
The sample shall be conditioned at a temperature of (23 ± 10) °C for at least 2 h prior to tests.
5.2 Test conditions
The tests shall be carried out in ambient conditions of (23 ± 5) °C.
The tests are designed to be applied to products that are fully assembled and ready for use in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions. If the product can be assembled or adjusted in different ways in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, the most onerous combinations shall be used for each
test, unless otherwise specified in the test method.
Unless otherwise specified in the tests, products that are used with batteries are tested using new alkaline
batteries. If the manufacturer specifies a different battery technology, chemistry or type, the tests shall
be repeated with the specified battery in addition to the battery required for the test. If the product is
supplied with its own rechargeable battery pack, it shall be tested with the battery pack fully charged in
accordance with the instructions for use.
The batteries used are those with the voltage and size specified on the product or in the instructions.
If the product fails to withstand a test and this could be due to a defective battery, the test shall be
repeated with a new set of batteries.
5.3 Application of forces
The forces in the static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that negligible dynamic
force is applied.
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5.4 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the accuracy of the test equipment shall be:
— Forces: ± 5 % of the nominal force;
— Masses: ± 0,5 % of the nominal mass;
— Dimensions: ± 1 mm;
— Angles: ± 0,5°;
— 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.
5.5 Order of tests
Unless otherwise stated in the test methods, the tests shall be carried out on the same product in the
order listed in this standard.
6 Chemical hazards
6.1 General
If testing is required, a separate unconditioned sample shall be used for the tests in Clause 6.
6.2 Migration of certain elements (see A.2)
The migration of elements from materials on exterior surfaces shall not exceed the limits listed in Table 1.
Table 1 — Limits for heavy metals migration
Element mg/kg
Aluminium 28130
Antimony 560
Arsenic 47
Barium 18 750
Boron 15 000
Cadmium 17
Chromium (III) 460
Chromium (VI) 0,053
Cobalt 130
Copper 7 700
Lead 23
Manganese 15 000
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Mercury 94
Nickel 930
Selenium 460
Strontium 56 000
Tin 180 000
Organic tin 12
Zinc 46 000
When testing is performed, the method described in EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 shall be used.
Materials on the back of the backrest and any component below the sitting surface are excluded from
these requirements.
6.3 Formaldehyde (see A.2)
Accessible textile components shall not contain free and hydrolysed formaldehyde in excess of 30 mg/kg.
When testing is performed, the method described in EN ISO 14184-1:2011 shall be used.
Resin-bonded wood components shall not release formaldehyde in excess of 0,124 mg/m (class E1
according to EN 622-1:2003).
When testing is performed, the method described in EN 717-1:2004 shall be used.
6.4 Colourants (see A.2)
When tested in accordance with EN 71-10:2005, Annex A, if the colour fastness to sweat of textile
components within the protected volume (see 8.1.3) is lower than 3-4 on the grey scale as defined in
EN ISO 105-A03:2019, the part shall be tested for colourants with the methods described in
EN 71-10:2005 and EN 71-11:2005 and the limits in Table 2 shall be fulfilled.
Table 2 — Colourants limits
Colour Index Generic Colour Index CAS Number Limit
Name (CIGN) Constitution Number
(CICN)
Disperse Blue 1 64500 2475–45–8 Action limit
Disperse Blue 3 61505 2475–46–9 Action limit
Disperse Blue 106 111935 12223–01–7 Action limit
Disperse Blue 124 111938 61951–51–7 Action limit
Disperse Yellow 3 11855 2832–40–8 Action limit
Disperse Orange 3 11855 730–40–5 Action limit
Disperse Orange 11132 12223–33–5 Action limit
37/76/59
13301–61–6
Disperse Red 1 11110 2872–52–8 Action limit
Solvent Yellow 1 11000 60–09–3 Action limit
Solvent Yellow 2 11020 60–11–7 Action limit
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Colour Index Generic Colour Index CAS Number Limit
Name (CIGN) Constitution Number
(CICN)
Solvent Yellow 3 11160 97–56–3 Action limit
Basic Red 9 42500 569–61–9 Action limit
Basic Violet 1 42535 8004–87–3 Action limit
Basic Violet 3 42555 548–62–9 Action limit
Acid Red 26 16150 3761–53–3 Action limit
Acid Violet 49 42640 1694–09–3 Action limit
6.5 Aniline (see A.2)
Aniline shall not exceed the limit of 30 mg/kg after reductive cleavage from textile components within
the protected volume (see 8.1.3).
When testing is performed the methods of EN ISO 14362-1:2017 and EN ISO 17234-1:2020, adapted as
appropriate to measure aniline, shall be used.
7 Thermal hazards
7.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 7.2, there shall be no surface flash and the rate of spread of flame shall
not exceed 50 mm/s.
A separate sample, conditioned according to 5.1, may be used for these tests.
7.2 Test method
To verify the surface flash effect, apply the test flame defined in EN 71-2:2020, 5.5 for (3 ± 0,5) s to the
product in different places likely to cause surface flash.
To verify rate of spread of flame apply the test flame defined in EN 71-2:2020, 5.4.
8 Mechanical hazards
8.1 General
8.1.1 Determination of the junction line
The junction line for seat units not in the form of a hammock is determined as in Figure 14.
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LL junction line
1 backrest
2 seat
Figure 14 — Junction line
When the seat unit is in the form of a hammock, then a theoretical junction line, “LL”, is determined as
shown in Figure 15. For these products, the junction line will vary when the backrest is adjusted in
different positions.
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LL junction line
CL vertical projection of C on the hammock
Figure 15 — Junction line for seat units in form of a hammock
8.1.2 Positioning of the test mass
Where the test mass A or test mass B is used, it shall be positioned in the seat unit as shown in Figure 16
and retained by the restraint system.
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LL junction line
CL vertical projection of C on the hammock
Figure 16 — Positioning of the test mass
8.1.3 Determination of protected volume
8.1.3.1 General
The protected volume for car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129 is the inner upper surface that
supports the child.
With the exception of car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129, the protected volume is determined
as follows.
Place test mass C (see 4.9) on the seat unit with part 1 against the seat and with part 2 against the backrest
with the hinge aligned with the junction line and the longitudinal axis of the test mass aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the seat unit as shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18.
The protected volume is the space around the test mass defined by a part of a cylinder with its main axis
along the projection of the junction line on the top surface of the test mass, a radius of 330 mm and a
width of 350 mm on each side from the longitudinal axis of the test mass as shown in Figure 17 and
Figure 18.
The area located behind the backrest and the area located underneath the seat is outside of the protected
volume.
The width of the protected volume may be reduced by the presence of protective barriers complying with
8.1.3.2. If another barrier (e.g. mesh or fabric decoration …) does not comply with 8.1.3.2, the full
protected volume as described above shall be considered. See A.2.
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a) b)
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1 gin from which the protected volume shall be measured: middle point of the junction line on the top surface of the
test mass C
2 seat
3 backrest
a side view
b top view
Figure 17 — Example of protected volume on a reclined cradle
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a) Side view b) Top view
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1 origin from which the protected volume shall be measured: middle point of the junction line on the top
surface of the test mass
2 seat
3 backrest
Figure 18 — Example of protected volume on an infant swing
8.1.3.2 Protective barriers
8.1.3.2.1 Requirements
If present, protective barriers shall enclose a circular section with a radius of 350 mm and with its centre
on the junction line (see Figure 19).
NOTE The measurement of dimensions of protective barriers is taken without removing the test mass C from
the product.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 19 — Examples of protective barriers
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If present, protective barriers shall not allow the test probe to come into contact to an entrapment,
compression or shearing point when tested in accordance with 8.1.3.2.2.
8.1.3.2.2 Test method
Push the 7mm probe (see 4.7) against the barrier from the inside of the infant swing with a force of 30 N;
check if it is possible to put the probe in any compression, shearing or entrapment point behind the
barrier.
This test shall be carried out in the most onerous position.
8.2 Hazards due to sound level
8.2.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.2.2, products that include any device designed to emit sound shall
conform to the following requirements:
a) the A-weighted emission sound pressure level, L , shall not exceed 80 dB when measured in a free
pA
field;
b) the C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level, L , shall not exceed 115 dB.
pC peak
This requirement does not apply to toys or to loudspeakers when connected to external sound generating
devices (e.g. personal music players …).
8.2.2 Test method
Place the product on a concrete floor in a test environment which meets the qualification requirements
of EN ISO 3746:2010, Annex A.
NOTE In practice this means that most normally furnished rooms with a volume exceeding 30 m will qualify.
Test rigs used for the mounting of the measuring device and/or the operator shall not affect the sound
emission of the product nor cause sound reflections which will increase the sound pressure levels at the
measuring points.
The microphone (see 4.11) shall be placed at a distance of (30 ± 5) mm above the geometrical centre of
the top surface of the backrest and perpendicular to the backrest. The microphone shall be orientated
such as to obtain the highest sound level.
Operate the product in the mode of its intended or foreseeable use which produces the highest emission
sound pressure level to the microphone position.
Allow the product to reach normal operating mode(s) (e.g. speed, music level, …) before the tests are
performed.
If the product has a clearly defined operating cycle, measure the A-weighted emission sound pressure
level, L , and the C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level, L , during at least one whole
pA pC peak
cycle. Quiet periods longer than 15 s shall be excluded from the measurement period.
Repeat the measurement three times.
The highest value recorded (L and L ) is the measurement result.
pA pC peak
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8.3 Entrapment hazards
8.3.1 Requirements
When tested in accordance with 8.3.2, there shall be no completely bounded openings, within the
protected volume, that let the 7 mm probe (see 4.6.1) go through unless the depth of penetration is less
than 10 mm or unless the shape assessment probe (see 4.6.3) enters.
When tested in accordance with 8.3.2, there shall be no openings in mesh, within the protected volume,
that allow the test probe for mesh (see 4.6.2) to penetrate to the 7 mm diameter section.
The test shall be carried out with the product in any intended position of use.
This requirement does not apply to the restraint system.
8.3.2 Test methods
Check whether the 7 mm probe (see 4.6.1), 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 4.6.3) shall also enter
10 mm or more with an applied force of up to 5 N.
Check whether the test probe for mesh (see 4.6.2), with an applied force of up to 30 N, penetrates
accessible openings in mesh up to the 7 mm diameter section.
8.4 Hazards due to moving parts
8.4.1 Requirements for compression points
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions there shall
be no compression points between rigid parts, within the protected volume, which can close to less than
12 mm unless they are always less than 5 mm, through the whole range of movement.
Moving parts created during adjustments of parts that are locked when in position for use are excluded
from these requirements.
Movement due elasticity of materials shall not be considered as a compression hazard.
8.4.2 Requirements for shear points
After the product is set up for normal use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions there shall
be no shear points, within the protected volume, which can close to less than 12 mm.
Moving parts created during adjustments of parts that are locked when in position for use are excluded
from these requirements.
Movement due to play and/or elasticity of materials shall not be considered as a shearing hazard.
8.5 Hazards due to falling of the child
8.5.1 Angle of seat unit
8.5.1.1 Requirement for angles
When tested in accordance with 8.5.2.2.1, the angle between part 1 and part 2 of the test mass C (α angle
– see Figure 20) shall be not less than 95° in any position of use.
For reclined cradles, when tested in accordance with 8.5.2.2.2, the β angle (see Figure 20) shall be
between 10° and 80°.
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For infant swings, when tested in accordance with 8.5.2.2.3, the angle between part 2 of the test mass C
and the horizontal surface (β angle – see Figure 20) shall be between (0 and 80)°.
For infant swings, when tested in accordance with 8.5.2.2.3, the angle between part 1 of the test mass C
and the horizontal surface (δ angle – see Figure 20) shall not be less than 0°.
For infant swings, the lateral swinging angle (γ angle – see Figure 20) shall be between +20° and −20°
when tested in accordance with 8.5.2.2.3.
The requirements for the angles shall be applied to the product in all its possible positions of use.
The requirements of this clause do not apply to car seats complying with UN R44 or UN R129.
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α angle between part 1 and part 2 of the test mass
β angle between part 2 of the test mass and the horizontal surface (for infant swings)
β angle between the test mass placed against the backrest and the horizontal surface (for reclined cradles
δ angle between part 1 of the test mass and the horizontal surface (for infant swings)
γ angle drawn by the swinging frame from its rest position during lateral swinging movement (for infant
swings)
Figure 20 — Angles
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8.5.1.2 Test methods for angles
8.5.1.2.1 Test method for α angle
Place the product on a horizontal plane.
Place test mass C (see 4.3) on the seat unit with part 1 against the seat and with part 2 against the backrest
with the hinge aligned with the junction line and the longitudinal axis of the test mass aligned with the
longitudinal axis of the seat unit as shown in Figure 16.
If applicable, adjust the backrest in the most upright position.
Let the test mass and the seat unit reach the equilibrium.
Measure the α angle (see Figure 21).
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1 test mass C
2 seat unit frame
α angle between the seat and the backrest
Figure 21 — Test method for the measurement of α angle
8.5.1.2.2 Test method for the measurement of β angle in reclined cradles
Position test mass B (see 4.2) centrally against the backrest in such a way that its bottom edge is in contact
with the junction line.
Measure the β angle in the most upright position for use and in the most reclined position for use (see
Figure 22).
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β angle between the test mass placed against the backrest and the horizontal surface
Figure 22 — Test method for angles
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8.5.1.2.3 Test method for β and δ angles in infant swings
Place the infant swing on a horizontal plane with some space under the plane to allow hanging of weights
(see Figure 23).
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β angle between part 2 of the test mass and the horizontal surface
δ angle between part 1 of the test mass and the horizontal surface
M 9 kg test mass
Figure 23 — Measurement of angles β and δ
If applicable, adjust the backrest in the mo
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