BS EN 1466:2023 - Page 2

Child care articles. Carry cots and stands for domestic use. Safety requirements and test methods. | Status: Current

1 Scope 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.