Safety
If you work with materials for baby or children’s products, there’s one thing you’ll want to be sure of:
Am I doing this safely?
On this page, you’ll find an overview of how safety for pacifier clips, teething rings, and necklaces is regulated in Europe, and what you need to keep in mind as a maker or user. No technical jargon, just clear explanations.
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Safety: how does that actually work?
In Europe, product safety is determined by legislation and standards. Which rules apply depends on the use of a product.
An important distinction is:
- Products intended for play
- Products intended as a tool or accessory
This difference determines which requirements apply.
What does this mean for the most common products?
Teethers
Teethers are designed for biting and playing with. That’s why they are considered toys in practice. Toys are subject to strict rules, especially when used by babies and young children.
If you sell teethers, you need to have the finished product tested.
Pacifier clips
A pacifier clip isn’t a toy but an everyday-use item. It is subject to a separate safety standard. This standard covers, among other things:
- Maximum length
- Construction
- Fastening
Even if something looks sturdy, it can still be unsafe in practice. That’s why it’s important to take these guidelines seriously.
Necklaces
Necklaces require extra care:
Children’s necklaces are intended only for children aged 3 and over, and must always have a safety clasp
Nursing necklaces are intended to be worn by an adult while feeding and must never be given loose to a child
And what about the materials?
The materials you use play a major role in safety.
Products that babies put in their mouths are subject to strict requirements in Europe, including requirements for chemical composition.
The materials I sell comply with the applicable European guidelines for the intended use of individual components. As the maker of a finished product, you are always responsible for how these materials are used.
What does this mean for you in practice?
- Are you making something for personal use?
Then the most important thing is to make informed choices and check your products regularly. - Do you make products to sell?
Then you’ll have additional responsibilities, such as testing and documenting your finished product.
To help you with that, I’ve created a practical step-by-step guide.
👉 View the step-by-step guide: getting started safely
Working safely = making informed choices
Safety isn’t about one rule or one test, but about:
Suitable materials
Safe shapes and sizes
Careful stringing
Safe use
I’m sharing this information because I think it’s important for you to know what to look out for.
Not to scare you, but to help you do it right.
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