CE EN16781:2018 Testing for Children's Sleeping Bags

The EN16781 standard for children’s sleeping bags specifies safety requirements and testing methods for sleeping bags designed for use in cribs or beds for infants and toddlers. It applies to children under 24 months who are unable to climb out of a crib. This standard does not apply to preterm infants, low birth weight babies, outdoor use, or items like footmuffs intended for strollers or car seats.

Key Aspects of EN16781 Testing

1. Labels and Instructions

Information about the sleeping bag, such as size, suitable age, usage instructions, cleaning, and maintenance, must be clearly provided.

2. Flammability Testing

Ensures the sleeping bag meets fire safety standards.

3. Physical Performance Testing

Evaluates thickness, thermal insulation, compression, and flexibility.

4. Hygiene Testing

Checks for harmful substances and resistance to bacterial contamination.

5. Safety Testing

Ensures there are no risks such as entrapment of the head, nose, or mouth.

Technical Requirements for Production and Design

- Size

Must align with children’s body measurements to ensure comfort and safety during sleep.

- Materials and Components

Made from breathable, comfortable, and safe materials to avoid allergies or other health issues.

- Washability

Easy to clean and dry to prevent the buildup of stains and dust, maintaining hygiene.

- Safety Features

Structural design must comply with movement and anti-suffocation safety requirements to eliminate potential hazards.

EN16781 Testing Items for Children's Sleeping Bags

General Requirements

- 4.1.7 Labels

- 4.1.8 Embellishments

- 4.1.9 Fabrics and Filling Materials

Care Instructions and Hygiene

- 4.6.1.1 Care Instructions Checking

- 4.6.1.2 Infestation and Foreign Materials Checking

Markings and Openings

- 5.2 Label Marking

- 4.1.2 Neck Openings

Fasteners

- 4.1.3 Press Fasteners, Buttons

- 4.1.4 Slide Fasteners

- 4.1.5 Touch and Close Fasteners

Structural Safety

- 4.1.6 Threads (Including Sleep Bag Seams)

- 4.2.1 Entrapment of Fingers and Toes, Ischemia

- 4.2.3 Small Part Aspiration or Ingestion, Internal Asphyxiation (Choking)

- 4.2.4 Cutting, Puncture, Abrasion

Substance and Chemical Testing

- 4.3.1 Migration of Certain Substances

- 4.3.2 Formaldehyde

- 4.3.3 Flame Retardants

Thermal and Fire Hazards

- 4.4 Thermal Hazards - Hypothermia and Hyperthermia

- 4.5 Fire Hazards

Hygiene of Filling Materials

- 4.6.1.3 Hygiene and Cleanliness of Feather and Down

- Oxygen Index Number

- Turbidity EN 1164

- 4.6.1.5 Color Fastness to Water

Importance of EN16781 Certification

The EN16781 standard is a critical system for evaluating the quality and safety of children’s sleeping bags. Manufacturers must strictly adhere to these requirements during design and production to ensure the safety and quality of their products.