What is BS EN 1888-1 - Safety requirements of Pushchairs and prams about?

BS EN 1888-1 is the first part of the BS EN 1888 series of standards that applies to child use and care articles.

BS EN 1888-1 European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams, designed for the carriage of one or more children, up to 15 kg each and up to 20 kg for any integrated platform on which a child can stand. Where a pushchair or pram or any part of the pushchair or pram has several functions or can be converted into another function it is due to comply with relevant standard(s). BS EN 1888-1 ensures the safety of the child when they are seated in pushchairs and prams.

Note: BS EN 1888-1 European Standard does not cover toys, baby carriers fitted with wheels; pushchairs and prams propelled by a motor and pushchairs and prams designed for children with special needs.

Who is BS EN 1888-1 - Safety requirements of Pushchairs and prams for?

BS EN 1888-1 on pushchairs and prams is useful for:

Pushchairs and prams manufacturers
Safety department
Regulatory bodies

Why should you use BS EN 1888-1 - Safety requirements of Pushchairs and prams?

Pushchairs and prams should be made in a way that keeps the child safe and comfortable outside the home. BS EN 1888-1 provides the safety requirements so that you can manufacture pushchairs and prams that comply with the regulatory standards. BS EN 1888-1 ensures the reliability and safety of the pushchairs and prams. BS EN 1888-1 provides test methods to determine the performance of pushchairs and prams as per the stated guidelines. Overall, BS EN 1888-1 ensures the safety and durability of the pushchairs and prams.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 1888-1:2018 cancels and replaces BS EN 1888:2012.

In comparison to BS EN 1888:2012, the significant technical changes relating to the following issues:

Chemical hazards, entrapment hazards
Hazards from moving parts, entanglement hazards
Parking device test method, stability of the vehicle
Giving information on the assessment of moving parts of canopies
Giving information on the arrangement of approval marks for car seats

BS EN 1888-1:2018

Child use and care articles. Wheeled child conveyances - Pushchairs and prams

Current, Under Review

Published:

31 Jan 2019