What is BS EN 16890 about?
BS EN 16890 discusses about mattresses for Children’s cots and cribs. BS EN 16890 specifies safety requirements and test methods for mattresses including mattress bases and mattress toppers, used in children's cots, travel cots, cribs, and suspended baby beds, for domestic and non-domestic use.
Note: BS EN 16890 does not apply to mattresses for carry cots and pram bodies, inflatable mattresses, water mattresses and mattresses used for medical purposes.
Who is BS EN 16890 for?
BS EN 16890 on safety requirements and test methods of mattresses is applicable to:
- Mattresses manufacturers
- Quality control department
Why should you use BS EN 16890?
Quality mattresses are must for child’s healthy sleeping patterns. Choosing a secure and supportive crib mattress is critical since your baby will be sleeping on it for the next three years or longer. When it comes to newborns, a firmer mattress is preferable. Even though it appears stiff to you, your infant will become accustomed to it.
BS EN 16890 provides mattress testing services including safety testing and certification, flammability, and performance testing, and specifies testing for product development, material changes, failure analysis, comparison testing to ensure good quality mattress.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 16890:2017+A1:2021 supersedes BS EN 16890:2017, which is withdrawn.
