EN 14036:2003
(Main)Child use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safety requirements and test methods
Child use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safety requirements and test methods
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.
Artikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderhüpfsitze (Hopser) - Sicherheitstechnicshe Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Mindestanforderungen und Prüfverfahren für senkrecht aufgehängte Kinderhüpfsitze (Hopser) fest, zum häuslichen Gebrauch für Kinder mit einem Gewicht bis 12 kg, die ihren Kopf ohne Unterstützung halten können.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Produkte, wie senkrecht hängende Babykörbe und Babytragetaschen, in denen ein Kind liegen kann.
Von dieser Norm ausgenommen sind Kinderhüpfsitze (Hopser), die für Kinder mit besonderen Bedürfnissen bestimmt sind.
Articles de puériculture - Nacelles à oscillation verticale - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essais
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences minimales de sécurité et les méthodes d'essai pour les nacelles à oscillation verticale à usage domestique destinées à des enfants capables de soutenir leur tête d'eux-mêmes et pesant jusqu'à 12 kg maximum.
La présente norme ne couvre pas les produits qui permettent à l'enfant de rester couché, tels que les couffins et porte-bébé à suspension verticale.
La présente norme ne couvre pas les nacelles à oscillation verticale conçues pour les enfants ayant des besoins spécifiques.
Izdelki za otroke –Otroški skokec –Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Sep-2003
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 252 - Child use and care articles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 252/WG 4 - Early learning and protection
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 04-Mar-2018
- Completion Date
- 04-Mar-2018
Overview
EN 14036:2003 is a CEN (European Committee for Standardization) safety standard for vertically suspended baby bouncers intended for domestic use. It specifies minimum safety requirements and test methods for products designed for children who can support their head unaided up to a maximum weight of 12 kg. The standard excludes products that allow the child to lie down (e.g., vertically suspended moses baskets and carrycots) and baby bouncers designed for children with special needs.
Key Topics
The standard covers construction, materials, testing and user information with emphasis on preventing entanglement, choking, crushing and structural failure. Main technical requirements include:
- Materials & chemical limits: Coatings, dyes and textiles must meet migration limits referenced from EN 71‑3 for heavy metals (e.g., lead, cadmium, mercury limits as specified).
- Flammability: No component may produce surface flash when tested per EN 71‑2 before and after conditioning.
- Child support dimensions: Minimum side height 200 mm; maximum front height 250 mm (measured with a defined dummy).
- Entanglement & ties: Free length of cords/ribbons used as ties must not exceed 220 mm (measured with a 25 N force).
- Small parts & decals: Tensile test up to 90 N, torque test up to 0.34 Nm/180°; decals must resist soaking and removal tests.
- Moving parts & gaps: Gaps between rigid moving parts must be >12 mm or <5 mm to avoid shear/crush hazards.
- Suspension systems: Suspension cords minimum 10 mm diameter or 20 mm width; spring gap limits under specified loads (3 mm at 15 kg, 5 mm at 66 kg).
- Locking mechanisms: Must be child‑inoperable unless two independent actions are used, require ≥50 N to release, a tool, or a maintained two‑step action.
- Frame stability & strength: Frames must not move more than 10 mm under test, must not overturn, and must withstand static and drop strength tests without structural failure.
- Screw‑in hooks: Designed to prevent unintentional disconnection (e.g., wound ≥540° or spring‑hook).
- Conditioning: Fabrics washed per manufacturer instructions; attachment devices fitted/removed 10 times where applicable.
Applications
EN 14036:2003 is used by:
- Product designers and manufacturers for safe baby bouncer design
- Test laboratories performing conformity and type testing
- Quality assurance teams and suppliers for production control
- Retailers and procurement professionals specifying safe products
- Regulators and conformity assessors verifying compliance for market access and safety labeling (CE and national requirements)
Practical benefits include reduced risk of entanglement, choking, fire and structural failure, and clearer instructions/markings for safe consumer use.
Related Standards
- EN 71‑1 - Safety of toys (mechanical & physical)
- EN 71‑2 - Safety of toys (flammability)
- EN 71‑3 - Safety of toys (migration of certain elements)
Keywords: EN 14036:2003, baby bouncers safety, safety requirements, test methods, vertically suspended baby bouncers, CEN standard, child support system.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14036:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Child use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: 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.
EN 14036:2003 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 14036:2003 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.
EN 14036:2003 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Izdelki za otroke –Otroški skokec –Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderhüpfsitze (Hopser) - Sicherheitstechnicshe Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenArticles de puériculture - Nacelles a oscillation verticale - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaisChild use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safety requirements and test methods97.190Otroška opremaEquipment for childrenICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14036:2003SIST EN 14036:2003en01-december-2003SIST EN 14036:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14036September 2003ICS 97.190English versionChild use and care articles - Baby bouncers - Safetyrequirements and test methodsArticles de puériculture - Nacelles à oscillation verticale -Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaisArtikel für Säuglinge und Kleinkinder - Kinderhüpfsitze(Hopser) - Sicherheitstechnicshe Anforderungen undPrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 May 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14036:2003 ESIST EN 14036:2003
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.
Loading comments...