certifications

Many phil&teds products have multiple global certifications & we always endeavour to meet all country specific product standards for those countries in which we sell. This means our products get tested so hard they could pass Special Forces training!

 

Conformity Certification for Phil and Teds Children's Products

Here's some more background about what different children's product standards mean:

push

The standards relevant to strollers are: EN1888 / ASTM F833/ AS/NZS 2088/ SOR85-379. Compliance with these standards means buggies have two locking devices to prevent folding, the brakes work properly, they have a five point safety harness to restrain your child, there are no sharp edges or open tubes, removable pieces can be fastened securely, fabric and linings fit snugly and do not contain gaps or hidden pockets that baby can get trapped in.

 

sleep

The standards relevant to travel cots are: EN 716 / ASTM F406/ AS/NZS 2195/ CRC 932

Compliance with these standards means that travel cots have a mattress supplied by the manufacturer, the mattress fits snugly so there is no more than a 25mm gap between the mattress and the side of the cot, and there are no holes in the fabric or loose catches.

 

feed

The standards relevant to highchairs and hook on chairs are: ASTM F1235/ EN1272/ ASTM F404 / AS 4684/ EN14988

Compliance with these standards means the high chairs have edges that are smooth and rounded, straps for your child, tube ends that are sealed to prevent fingers getting trapped.

 

carry

The standards relevant to carriers are: EN 13209/ ASTM F 2236/ ASTM F 2549

Compliance with these standards means that your baby's head is properly supported and that his/her weight is evenly distributed in the carrier, carrier leg openings are the correct size, there are no sharp edges and they come with harness straps.

 

drive

The legislation relevant to car seats sold in Europe or New Zealand are: ECE R44/03 or ECE R44/04

Compliance with this legislation means that car seats provide protection in any position in which they are designed to be used. Our car seats are designed to be secured to the vehicle structure or to the seat structure, either by the adult seat belt or specific anchorages, and pass all impact tests.