1. Rationale
The F15.18 Subcommittee on Bassinets and Cradles as discussed and approved to exempt toy mobiles from the labeling requirements in ASTM F963 Section 5.6.2 that attach solely to a bassinet or cradle. The subcommittee offers the following rationale: 1.The original intent of F963 Section 5.6, in specifically mentioning cribs and play yards, was to exclude bassinets (and infant swings) from the mobile marking requirement. However, many labs are nevertheless, erroneously applying this requirement to bassinets. This revision is solely to make it clear that the intent was never to apply this to bassinets and should not be so applied. 2.The rationale for excluding these products from this marking requirement is due to the fact that there already are warnings on the product instructing the caregiver to discontinue use of the product when the child can push up on hands and knees, thus relieving the entanglement hazard. 3.These products are not designed for infants who are capable of pushing up and reaching a mobile and should they attempt to do so they would more likely cause the product to become unstable rather than result in entanglement in the mobile. 4.Due to the fact that the mobile, as stated in section 5.11, is still required to meet the requirements of F963 for cord length and loops, even in the unlikely event that the child is able to interact with the mobile, there would be little if any entanglement hazard.
Keywords
bassinets; cradles ; ICS Number Code 97.190 (Equipment for children)
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