EN 12790:2009
(Main)Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles
Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles
This standard specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to a weight of 9 kg or who are unable to sit up unaided.
This standard applies also to car seats complying with ECE 44 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions.
This standard 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 (see Annex B).
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderliegesitze
Diese Europäische Norm legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und die entsprechenden Prüfverfahren für fest stehende oder zusammenklappbare Kinderliegesitze mit verstellbarer Rückenlehne fest, die für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder bis zu einem Körpergewicht von 9 kg, oder die ohne Unterstützung nicht sitzen können, bestimmt sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Autokindersitze nach ECE 44, die nach Herstellerangaben als Kinderliege-sitze verwendet werden können.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Kinderliegesitze, die als Schaukel eingesetzt werden.
Wenn ein Kinderliegesitz über mehrere Funktionen verfügt oder in eine andere Funktion umgebaut werden kann, muss dieser den zutreffenden Europäischen Normen entsprechen (siehe Anhang B).
Articles de puériculture - Transats
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives à la sécurité des transats fixes ou pliants destinés aux enfants pesant jusqu’à 9 kg ou ne se tenant pas assis tout seuls, ainsi que les méthodes d’essai correspondantes.
La présente norme s’applique également aux sièges-auto conformes au Règlement ECE 44 pouvant être utilisés comme transats conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Cette norme ne s’applique pas aux transats lorsqu’ils sont utilisés comme balançoires.
Si un transat offre plusieurs fonctions ou peut être converti en une autre fonction, les normes européennes pertinentes s’ appliquent (voir l’Annexe B).
Izdelki za otroke - Sklopne zibelke
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 17-Mar-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 13-Apr-2025
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 252 - Child use and care articles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 252/WG 1 - Seating and body care
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 08-Mar-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 06-Dec-2017
- Effective Date
- 06-Dec-2017
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12790:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Child use and care articles - Reclined cradles". This standard covers: This standard specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to a weight of 9 kg or who are unable to sit up unaided. This standard applies also to car seats complying with ECE 44 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions. This standard 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 (see Annex B).
This standard specifies safety requirements and the corresponding test methods for fixed or folding reclined cradles intended for children up to a weight of 9 kg or who are unable to sit up unaided. This standard applies also to car seats complying with ECE 44 that can be used as reclined cradles according to manufacturer’s instructions. This standard 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 (see Annex B).
EN 12790:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.190 - Equipment for children. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12790:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12790:2002, EN 12790-1:2023, EN 12790-2:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12790:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/264. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Izdelki za otroke - Sklopne zibelkeArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - KinderliegesitzeArticles de puériculture - TransatsChild use and care articles - Reclined cradles97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for childrenICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12790:2009SIST EN 12790:2009en,fr,de01-maj-2009SIST EN 12790:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12790:20031DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12790March 2009ICS 97.190Supersedes EN 12790:2002
English VersionChild use and care articles - Reclined cradlesArticles de puériculture - TransatsArtikel für die Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - KinderliegesitzeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 January 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12790:2009: ESIST EN 12790:2009
A-deviations . 32Annex B (informative)
Relevant standards and recommendations for multi purpose reclined cradles . 33 SIST EN 12790:2009
This standard 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 (see Annex B). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 71-1, Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties EN 71-3, Safety of toys – Part 3: Migration of certain elements EN 1103, Textiles – Fabrics for apparel – Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite – Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868:2003) ISO 48, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD) ISO 7619-1, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness – Part 1: Durometer method (Shore hardness) ISO 7619-2, Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Determination of indentation hardness – Part 2: IRHD pocket meter method 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 reclined cradle article intended to accommodate a child in a reclined position NOTE Reclined cradles may be static, rocking or bouncing and may have an adjustable backrest and/or seat. 3.1.1 static reclined cradle article not intended to bounce or rock 3.1.2 rocking reclined cradle article intended to allow the child to rock SIST EN 12790:2009
Key LL Junction line Figure 1a) — Junction line NOTE 2 When the seat unit is in the form of a hammock, then a theoretical junction line, “LL”, is determined as shown in Figure 1b). For these products the junction line will vary when the backrest is adjusted in different positions. SIST EN 12790:2009
Key LL Junction line CL Vertical projection of C on the hammock Figure 1b) — Junction line for reclined cradles in form of a hammock 4 Properties of materials 4.1 Chemical properties Surfaces of parts located within the inner and upper surface that support the child shall be made using materials which in their soluble state have a metal content not exceeding the following values:
Antimony: 60 mg/kg; Arsenic: 25 mg/kg; Barium: 1 000 mg/kg; Cadmium: 75 mg/kg; Chromium: 60 mg/kg; Lead: 90 mg/kg; Mercury: 60 mg/kg; Selenium: 500 mg/kg. The test procedure is defined in EN 71-3.
Where a surface is coated with a multi-layer of paint or similar coating, the test sample shall not include any of the base material.
4.2 Flammability There shall be no parts of the reclined cradle which can give rise to surface flash, when tested in accordance with EN 1103. SIST EN 12790:2009
Cords, ribbons and parts used as ties excluding restraint system shall have a maximum free length of 220 mm when stretched by a force of 25 N. 5.7 Springs
If the reclined cradle is fitted with springs, a protection is required when the space between two helical coils can become equal to or greater than 3 mm and smaller than 12 mm, when tested in accordance with 6.5. SIST EN 12790:2009
The locking mechanism(s) shall fulfill one of the following conditions: a) to release the locking mechanism, at least two consecutive actions are required, the second depending on the first being performed and maintained; or b) to release the locking mechanism, at least two separate and simultaneous actions shall be performed on two separate parts; or c) when tested in accordance with 6.9, in both directions, the reclined cradle shall return to its initial locked position. 5.11.3 Incomplete deployment of the carrying handle(s) To avoid incomplete deployment of the handle(s) one of the following requirements shall be fulfilled: a) the carrying handle(s) is fitted with an automatic system that returns it to and locks it into its carrying position; or b) when tested in accordance with 6.10, with the handle in both directions, the reclined cradle shall not tip over; or c) when it is not locked in the carrying position, the carrying handle shall move to its lowest position under its own weight. 5.12 Stability When tested in accordance with 6.11, the reclined cradle shall not tip over. 5.13 Static strength After testing in accordance with 6.12, the reclined cradle shall still fulfil its intended functions. 5.14 Durability of reclined cradles with carrying handle(s) The requirements of this clause apply to all reclined cradles with carrying handle(s). After testing in accordance with 6.13 the reclined cradle shall not show any signs of damage and shall still fulfil its intended functions. 5.15 Strength of carrying handle(s) locking mechanism(s) The requirements of this clause do not apply to reclined cradles with flexible (e.g. fabric, etc.) carrying handle(s). SIST EN 12790:2009
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