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Safety standards

What safety checks should I make before donating?
Buggies, prams and strollers
  • You can read about UK safety standards here. There are three things you must check:
  • There should be reference to the following safety standards somewhere on the product: BS 7409 or BSEN 1888:2003. The label with these details is usually found on the frame or seat covering.
  • A permanent notice on the buggy must state: Children should be harnessed in at all times and should never be left unattended. The child should be clear of moving parts while making adjustments. This vehicle requires regular maintenance by the user. Overloading, incorrect folding and the use of non- approved accessories may damage or break this vehicle. Read the instructions.
Things to check before donating:
  • Do the brakes work? Lock, unlock and push in both settings to check.
  • Wheels. We can’t usually order replacement wheels or easily fix broken ones, soplease check these are all in good working order.
  • Wheels. We can’t usually order replacement wheels or easily fix broken ones, soplease check these are all in good working order.
Cots and cotbeds

You can read about UK cot and cotbed safety standards here. There should be reference to the following safety standard somewhere on the product: EN716

Things to check before donating:
  • Have you securely attached all the nails, screws, etc. required?
  • Do you have all 4 bars and are they all intact?
  • Do you have all the parts required to build it?
High chairs

You can read about UK high chair safety standards here. There should be reference to the following safety standard somewhere on the product: BS 14988-1