ISO 7175-2:2019

Overview

ISO 7175-2:2019 - Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 2: Test methods specifies the laboratory test methods used to assess the safety and mechanical performance of children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length between 900 mm and 1 400 mm. It is the third edition (2019) and has been aligned with EN 716-2:2017. The document defines test conditions, required test apparatus, procedures and reporting rules so that results are repeatable and comparable.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and general test conditions: Tests are carried out on fully assembled units under indoor ambient conditions (record extremes if outside 15 °C–25 °C). Fabrics intended to be removable are washed per manufacturer’s instructions before testing.
• Test sequence and tolerances: Tests are performed in the order given and on the same cot. Typical tolerances include forces ±5%, dimensions ±1 mm, positioning ±5 mm and specified durations for static and durability loads.
• Test apparatus: Detailed equipment specifications include measuring probes (multiple diameters and shapes), a 10 kg bottom impactor, a 2 kg side impactor with rubber face, a 60 mm polyurethane test mattress, a 100 mm loading pad and a ball-chain test mass for entanglement/snag assessment.
• Test procedures (Clause 6): Comprehensive tests cover
  • Assembly and inspection
  • Stability tests and prevention of unwanted movement
  • Foothold detection and testing
  • Measurement of holes, gaps and openings (inside and outside the cot)
  • Small parts assessment (torque and tension tests)
  • Bite test for coated/soft surfaces
  • Mattress base and cot base folding and impact strength
  • Strength tests for sides, slats, corners, mesh/flexible panels
  • Frame and fastenings: vertical static load, durability cycles
  • Snag points and locking mechanism durability/strength
• Reporting: Requirements for documenting deviations, environmental conditions, and all test results are specified.

Applications - who uses ISO 7175-2:2019

• Manufacturers and product designers - to validate cot designs and ensure compliance with safety test methods.
• Independent test laboratories and conformity assessors - to perform repeatable evaluations and generate test reports for certification.
• Regulators and retailers - to reference standardized test procedures when evaluating product safety claims and recall investigations.
• R&D teams - to benchmark materials, fastenings and mattress bases against recognized impact, durability and small‑parts criteria.

Related standards

• ISO 7175 series (other parts covering requirements and related topics) - see ISO website for full list.
• EN 716-2:2017 - alignment noted in this edition.
• Referenced standards for test materials and instrumentation: ISO 48‑5 (rubber hardness IRHD) and ISO 2439 (foam indentation hardness).

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