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).
Keywords: ISO 7175-2:2019, children's cots test methods, folding cots safety, cot impact test, cot durability testing, small parts torque test.
