M/264 - Consumer safety: child-care

This document specifies chemical product safety requirements and reference test methods for the following child care articles:
—   Safety barriers
—   Bedguards
—   Baby carriers and child carriers
—   Pushchairs and prams
—   Carry cots, baby nests and carry cot stands
—   Bath tubs and bathing aids
—   Reclined cradles and infant swings
—   Chair mounted seats
—   Table mounted chairs
—   Childs seats for bicycle
—   Baby bouncers
—   Children's harnesses and reins
—   Baby walking frames
—   Changing units
See also Clause A.1.

This Technical Report  specifiesthe  safety  requirements  and  test  methods applicable for tricyclelike vehicles providing a transportation function.
When  a  product  includes  some  combination  of  the  belowpushchairfeatures  this leads to  consider  a tricycle offers a transportationfunction
-A minimum height of the backrest of 340 mm -(a high backrest for the child)
-A harness for the child, bumper bar
-Possibility to disengage child steering
-Possibility to semi-recline or recline the child’s seat
-Padded seat
-Reversible child’s seat
-Possibility is provided to affix bags, backpacks and other accessories,
-Footrest
NOTE: A learner tricycle, unlike a convertible tricycle stroller, has basic features such as a —
(a)handle for parental control and assistance;
(b)handlebar for use by the child tolearn to steer with the pedals disengaged; and
(c)waist and crotch harness on a seathaving a low back support;

This document specifies the safety requirements of pushchairs when used for running/jogging or skating (excluding ice skating), intended for the transport of one or two children up to 15 or 22 kg each.
Pushchairs intended to transport the carer while pushing (e.g. the combination of longboard and stroller) are excluded from the scope of this document.
This document applies in conjunction with and in addition to the European standards EN 1888 1:2018+A1:2022 or EN 1888-2:2018+A1:2022 and it cannot be used separately.
If the product has several functions or can be converted into another function, the relevant European standards apply to it.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of soother holders.
NOTE 1   See B.1.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified.
This document covers products for children from birth to 36 months of age, alike the soothers to which these items are connected to.
This document is intended to provide safety requirements for soother holders. All products that allow the attachment of a soother intended for babies and young children to any other object are included in the scope. The soother holder has a holding device at one end for the soother, a garment fastener that attaches to any other product, e.g. the child’s garment and a connecting device linking these parts. The safety requirements of products that a soother holder attaches to are not considered in this standard.
Where a soother holder is considered to have significant play value, the soother holder is expected to meet the safety requirements for toys as stated in the Toy Directive 2009/48/EC [6] in addition to those in this document.
NOTE 2   See B.2.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of soother holders.
NOTE 1   See B.1.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified.
This document covers products for children from birth to 36 months of age, alike the soothers to which these items are connected to.
This document is intended to provide safety requirements for soother holders. All products that allow the attachment of a soother intended for babies and young children to any other object are included in the scope. The soother holder has a holding device at one end for the soother, a garment fastener that attaches to any other product, e.g. the child’s garment and a connecting device linking these parts. The safety requirements of products that a soother holder attaches to are not considered in this standard.
Where a soother holder is considered to have significant play value, the soother holder is expected to meet the safety requirements for toys as stated in the Toy Directive 2009/48/EC [6] in addition to those in this document.
NOTE 2   See B.2.

This Technical Report  specifiesthe  safety  requirements  and  test  methods applicable for tricyclelike vehicles providing a transportation function.
When  a  product  includes  some  combination  of  the  belowpushchairfeatures  this leads to  consider  a tricycle offers a transportationfunction
-A minimum height of the backrest of 340 mm -(a high backrest for the child)
-A harness for the child, bumper bar
-Possibility to disengage child steering
-Possibility to semi-recline or recline the child’s seat
-Padded seat
-Reversible child’s seat
-Possibility is provided to affix bags, backpacks and other accessories,
-Footrest
NOTE: A learner tricycle, unlike a convertible tricycle stroller, has basic features such as a —
(a)handle for parental control and assistance;
(b)handlebar for use by the child tolearn to steer with the pedals disengaged; and
(c)waist and crotch harness on a seathaving a low back support;

This document specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child back carriers with framed support to carry a child in a seated position. Framed back carriers are intended for children from 6 months of age up to a maximum weight of 18 kg and are designed to carry the child on the carer’s back and be attached to a carer’s torso allowing a hands-free operation, e.g. standing, walking.
NOTE   The rationales for the inclusion of some of the requirements given in this document are given in Annex B.
This document does not cover framed back carriers designed for children with special needs.
If the framed back carrier has other functions not covered in this document, reference should be made to the relevant European Standard.

This document specifies requirements for child seats intended to be mounted on cycles and electrical power assisted cycles with a cut off speed of up to 25 km/h (i.e. according to EN 15194), their attachment system and accessories intended to be attached to the seat in order to transport children with a weight from 9 kg up to 22 kg and who are capable of sitting unaided.
NOTE 1   Some European countries have special legislation for child seats for cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.
NOTE 2   Where a child seat or any part of the child seat has several functions or can be converted into another function, other relevant standards might be applicable.
NOTE 3   Additional rationales are presented in Annex E for inclusion of some of the requirements given in this document.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for baby walking frames into which a child is placed, and intended to be used from when the child is able to sit up by itself until the child is able to walk by itself.
This document does not apply to baby walking frames for therapeutic and curative purposes and to those baby walking frames relying on inflatable parts to support the child.
Toys (e.g. ride on toys, push-along toys, usually intended for children able to walk unaided) are not covered by this document.
If a baby walking frame has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams, designed for the carriage of one or more children, up to 15 kg each and up to 20 kg for any integrated platform on which a child can stand.
This European Standard does not cover toys, baby carriers fitted with wheels; pushchairs and prams propelled by a motor and pushchairs and prams designed for children with special needs.
Where a pushchair or pram or any part of the pushchair or pram has several functions or can be converted into another function it is due to comply with relevant standard(s).

This European Standard specifies the additional safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs, designed for the carriage of one or more children, above15 kg and up to 22 kg each.
This European Standard applies in conjunction with and in addition to the European standard EN 1888-1 and it cannot be used separately.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which provide a sleeping accommodation and are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) by using one hand and for stands which could be used in conjunction with these products (see B.2), intended for domestic use.
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this document these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or non-rigid sides.
The following child products do not fall within the scope of this document: products for children with special needs; child products which are medical devices and child products that accommodate particular issues with child development such as prematurity or macrosomia.
NOTE   If a product has or can be converted into other functions, additional European Standards can apply.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document applies also to car seats complying with UN ECE R44 or UN ECE 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 has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to when they start to stand up.
This document applies also to car seats complying with UN ECE R44 or UN ECE R129 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This document does not apply to reclined cradles when used as swings.
If a reclined cradle has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and product information for drinking equipment intended for children of 0 to 48 months (see B.2) of age:
-   Re-usable containers and re-usable drinking accessories;
-   Single-use containers and drinking accessories sold with these containers;
-   Single-use feeding teats;
-   Ready to use feeding teats.
This document does not include requirements for the cleanliness of ready to use and single use products.
This document does not apply to products designed for specialist clinical medical applications, e.g. those relating to cleft lip palates.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment made from ceramics.
This document does not apply to bags intended for storage only.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment which is supplied with fluids or food when purchased and to feeding accessories fixed to it.
This document is not applicable to soothers. Safety requirements and test methods for soothers are specified in EN 1400 [6].
This document is not applicable for cutlery and other feeding utensils. Safety requirements and test methods for Cutlery and other feeding equipment are specified in EN 14372 [7].
For drinking equipment excluded from the scope, consider the applicable requirements of this document whenever possible.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for baby walking frames into which a child is placed, and intended to be used from when the child is able to sit up by itself until the child is able to walk by itself.
This document does not apply to baby walking frames for therapeutic and curative purposes and to those baby walking frames relying on inflatable parts to support the child.
Toys (e.g. ride on toys, push-along toys, usually intended for children able to walk unaided) are not covered by this document.
If a baby walking frame has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and product information for drinking equipment intended for children of 0 to 48 months (see B.2) of age:
-   Re-usable containers and re-usable drinking accessories;
-   Single-use containers and drinking accessories sold with these containers;
-   Single-use feeding teats;
-   Ready to use feeding teats.
This document does not include requirements for the cleanliness of ready to use and single use products.
This document does not apply to products designed for specialist clinical medical applications, e.g. those relating to cleft lip palates.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment made from ceramics.
This document does not apply to bags intended for storage only.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment which is supplied with fluids or food when purchased and to feeding accessories fixed to it.
This document is not applicable to soothers. Safety requirements and test methods for soothers are specified in EN 1400 [6].
This document is not applicable for cutlery and other feeding utensils. Safety requirements and test methods for Cutlery and other feeding equipment are specified in EN 14372 [7].
For drinking equipment excluded from the scope, consider the applicable requirements of this document whenever possible.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for products which provide a sleeping accommodation and are intended for the purpose of carrying a child in a lying position by means of handle(s) by using one hand and for stands which could be used in conjunction with these products (see B.2), intended for domestic use.
These products are intended for a child who cannot sit unaided, roll over or push up on its hands and knees, with a maximum weight of 9 kg. Hereafter, in this document these products are called "carry cots" and include all types of carry cot with rigid or non-rigid sides.
The following child products do not fall within the scope of this document: products for children with special needs; child products which are medical devices and child products that accommodate particular issues with child development such as prematurity or macrosomia.
NOTE   If a product has or can be converted into other functions, additional European Standards can apply.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to when they start to stand up.
This document applies also to car seats complying with UN ECE R44 or UN ECE R129 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This document does not apply to reclined cradles when used as swings.
If a reclined cradle has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This document specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to when they start to try to sit up.
This document applies also to car seats complying with UN ECE R44 or UN ECE 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 has several functions or can be converted into another function the relevant European standards apply to it.

This European Standard specifies the additional safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs, designed for the carriage of one or more children, above15 kg and up to 22 kg each.
This European Standard applies in conjunction with and in addition to the European standard EN 1888-1 and it cannot be used separately.

This document specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child back carriers with framed support to carry a child in a seated position. Framed back carriers are intended for children from 6 months of age up to a maximum weight of 18 kg and are designed to carry the child on the carer’s back and be attached to a carer’s torso allowing a hands-free operation, e.g. standing, walking.
NOTE   The rationales for the inclusion of some of the requirements given in this document are given in Annex B.
This document does not cover framed back carriers designed for children with special needs.
If the framed back carrier has other functions not covered in this document, reference should be made to the relevant European Standard.

This document specifies requirements for child seats intended to be mounted on cycles and electrical power assisted cycles with a cut off speed of up to 25 km/h (i.e. according to EN 15194), their attachment system and accessories intended to be attached to the seat in order to transport children with a weight from 9 kg up to 22 kg and who are capable of sitting unaided.
NOTE 1   Some European countries have special legislation for child seats for cycles. Compliance with this document might not meet this legislation.
NOTE 2   Where a child seat or any part of the child seat has several functions or can be converted into another function, other relevant standards might be applicable.
NOTE 3   Additional rationales are presented in Annex E for inclusion of some of the requirements given in this document.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams, designed for the carriage of one or more children, up to 15 kg each and up to 20 kg for any integrated platform on which a child can stand.
This European Standard does not cover toys, baby carriers fitted with wheels; pushchairs and prams propelled by a motor and pushchairs and prams designed for children with special needs.
Where a pushchair or pram or any part of the pushchair or pram has several functions or can be converted into another function it is due to comply with relevant standard(s).

This document specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for children's harnesses incorporating backpacks and/or toys with a leading rein for restraining children when walking, with the ability to walk competently and for use up to 48 months of age.
If the product has other functions not covered in this document, the relevant European standard can be consulted.

This document specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for strap and/or fabric assemblies for restraining children from birth up to 48 months of age. These products are provided with a rein for use when the child is walking and/or with detachable straps for use in child care articles which are fitted with specified attachment points.
This document does not cover backpacks with a leading rein which are covered in EN 13210-2. This document does not apply to the following:
-   restraint systems permanently fitted as an integral feature of child care articles;
-   restraint systems intended for children with special needs; or
-   restraint systems for use in motorized and power driven vehicles.
If the product has other functions not covered in this document, reference should be made to the relevant
European standard.

This document specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for children's harnesses incorporating backpacks and/or toys with a leading rein for restraining children when walking, with the ability to walk competently and for use up to 48 months of age.
If the product has other functions not covered in this document, the relevant European standard can be consulted.

This document specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for strap and/or fabric assemblies for restraining children from birth up to 48 months of age. These products are provided with a rein for use when the child is walking and/or with detachable straps for use in child care articles which are fitted with specified attachment points.
This document does not cover backpacks with a leading rein which are covered in EN 13210-2. This document does not apply to the following:
-   restraint systems permanently fitted as an integral feature of child care articles;
-   restraint systems intended for children with special needs; or
-   restraint systems for use in motorized and power driven vehicles.
If the product has other functions not covered in this document, reference should be made to the relevant
European standard.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and product information for soothers.
This European Standard is applicable to products that resemble or function as a soother. Some soothers may be marketed with other functions. This standard is applicable to these products (some examples are given in Annex C).
This European Standard does not apply to products designed for specialist clinical medical applications, e.g. those relating to Pierre-Robin Syndrome or premature babies (see Annex C).
The standard is not applicable to feeding teats. Safety requirements and test methods for feeding teats are included in all parts of EN 14350 [2], [3].

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
For cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens additional requirements can apply.
This European Standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and product information for soothers.
This European Standard is applicable to products that resemble or function as a soother. Some soothers may be marketed with other functions. This standard is applicable to these products (some examples are given in Annex C).
This European Standard does not apply to products designed for specialist clinical medical applications, e.g. those relating to Pierre-Robin Syndrome or premature babies (see Annex C).
The standard is not applicable to feeding teats. Safety requirements and test methods for feeding teats are included in all parts of EN 14350 [2], [3].

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
For cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens additional requirements can apply.
This European Standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists.

This European Standard specifies test methods for assessing the safety of children's cots and folding cots for domestic use.
It applies to children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.

This European Standard specifies test methods for assessing the safety of children's cots and folding cots for domestic use.
It applies to children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for soft carriers without a framed support incorporating integral leg openings designed to carry a child when attached to the carer’s torso.
Soft carriers are designed to allow the carer a hands free operation when standing and/or walking. These soft carriers are for use up to a maximum weight of 15 kg. If the soft carrier has functions not covered in this European Standard, reference should be made to the relevant European Standard.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for soft carriers without a framed support incorporating integral leg openings designed to carry a child when attached to the carer’s torso.
Soft carriers are designed to allow the carer a hands free operation when standing and/or walking. These soft carriers are for use up to a maximum weight of 15 kg. If the soft carrier has functions not covered in this European Standard, reference should be made to the relevant European Standard.

This part of EN 12221 specifies test methods that assess the safety of changing units.
It should be noted that the effect of ageing and degradation of materials is not included.

This part of EN 12221 specifies safety requirements for changing units for domestic use for children with a body weight no more than 15 kg.
EN 12221 only covers the function of the item as a changing unit. If the changing unit can be converted or used as another function it shall comply with other relevant standards, e.g. cots, storage furniture, etc.
The changing unit may be foldable and can be fitted with a child bathtub or other additional items.
Changing pads are only covered by this standard when they form a part of the changing unit.

This part of EN 12221 specifies safety requirements for changing units for domestic use for children with a body weight no more than 15 kg.
EN 12221 only covers the function of the item as a changing unit. If the changing unit can be converted or used as another function it shall comply with other relevant standards, e.g. cots, storage furniture, etc.
The changing unit may be foldable and can be fitted with a child bathtub or other additional items.
Changing pads are only covered by this standard when they form a part of the changing unit.

This part of EN 12221 specifies test methods that assess the safety of changing units.
It should be noted that the effect of ageing and degradation of materials is not included.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child safety barriers for domestic indoor use which are designed to be fitted across openings to limit a child's access inside the home and to prevent young children up to 24 months of age passing through.
This European Standard does not apply to products designed to be fitted across windows.

This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for child safety barriers for domestic indoor use which are designed to be fitted across openings to limit a child's access inside the home and to prevent young children up to 24 months of age passing through.
This European Standard does not apply to products designed to be fitted across windows.

Part 1-1 gives generic detailed strength rules which are applicable to steel structures in general. Their use and any limits of applicability are explained in the text where necessary. It does not cover resistance to fire; particular aspects of special types of buildings and civil engineering works (e.g. bridges, masts, silos, piling or off-shore structures).

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery and feeding utensils. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 36 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.
It does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, or to cutlery and feeding utensils designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the instructions of use.
There are some products designed as a toy or with features that resemble a toy. These products shall additionally meet the relevant requirements of EN 71.
This document is not applicable for drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350-1 and EN 14350-2.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery and feeding utensils. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 36 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.
It does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, or to cutlery and feeding utensils designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision.
It includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the instructions of use.
There are some products designed as a toy or with features that resemble a toy. These products shall additionally meet the relevant requirements of EN 71.
This document is not applicable for drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350-1 and EN 14350-2.

This European Standard specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for vertically suspended baby bouncers for domestic use, for children who can support their head unaided and up to a maximum weight of 12 kg.
This standard does not include products that allow the child to lay down such as vertically suspended moses baskets and carrycots.
This standard does not include baby bouncers designed for children with special needs.

This European Standard specifies the minimum safety requirements and test methods for vertically suspended baby bouncers for domestic use, for children who can support their head unaided and up to a maximum weight of 12 kg.
This standard does not include products that allow the child to lay down such as vertically suspended moses baskets and carrycots.
This standard does not include baby bouncers designed for children with special needs.

This document specifies safety requirements relating to the materials, construction, performance, packaging and labelling of cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders. All products which are intended to be used by a child aged up to 48 months to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person are included in the scope of this document. This includes products which have a different primary function, but have a secondary function intended to allow a child to use the product to eat by itself or with the assistance of another person.
This document does not apply to pre-prepared food containers, to containers intended for storage only, or to cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders designed for specialist medical applications or for use under medical supervision (B.1).
This document does not apply to single-use cutlery, feeding utensils and food feeders.
This document includes test methods for the mechanical and chemical requirements specified and requirements relating to the product information.
This document does not apply to drinking equipment (feeding bottles, teats, spouts, and cups) which is covered by EN 14350:2020+A1:2023.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for changing units, changing pads and changing unit accessories for domestic use.
This document only covers the function of the item as a changing unit. If the item can be converted or used for another function (e.g. cots, storage furniture, bath tubs and stands, etc.), other relevant European Standards apply.
The changing unit can be foldable and can be fitted with a child bathtub or other additional items.

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.