What is BS EN 16779-1 - Safety requirements for children's cot duvets about?
BS EN 16779-1 is the first part of the BS EN 16779 series of standards European Standard specifies requirements for the safety of children's cot duvets, excluding removable duvet covers, used in the child’s sleeping environment (i.e. not under supervision), and designed to provide sufficient warmth when sleeping in a cot or similar product (e.g. crib/cradle) in which a child is contained.
BS EN 16779-1 specifies requirements for cot duvets suitable for children up to 36 months. Cot duvets with permanent decorative outer fabrics also known as cot quilts or coverlet are also in the scope.
Who is BS EN 16779-1 - Safety requirements for children's cot duvets for?
BS EN 16779-1 on children’s cot duvets is useful for:
- Children’s cot duvets manufacturers
- Product designers
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 16779-1 - Safety requirements for children's cot duvets?
An ensemble of two or more individual and separable cot duvets shall be designed so that the child cannot slide between the individual cot duvets.
The aim of BS EN 16779-1 European Standard is to minimize the main risks posed by products in the sleep environment of babies and young children, such as:
- Internal asphyxiation (choking), Entrapment
- Hyperthermia (overheating), Strangulation
- External asphyxiation (suffocation), Flammability
- Injuries due to ingestion of small parts
- Injuries due to chemicals
BS EN 16779-1 provides safety requirements and the test methods that can be followed while manufacturing children's cot duvets will ensure that the product is safe for the children.
