3CCC - Children's Toy Safety Pass
From June of this year in 2016, six types of children's toys have been subjected to mandatory "CCC" (also known as 3C) certification. What is the significance of "3C" for parents who are always safe for their children? Apart from "3C," what else do we need to pay attention to when selecting toys for children and supervising children?
On June 1st, 2016, the AQSIQ and the national government stipulated that 6 types of children's toys are mandatory for "3C certification", including baby carriages, electric toys, plastic toys, catapult toys, dolls, and metal toys. .
What is "3C"? The so-called "3C" is "China Compulsory Certification". The English name is "China Compulsory Certification" and the English abbreviation is "CCC". After the implementation of the compulsory certification mark, it will gradually replace the "Great Wall" logo and the "CCIB" logo originally implemented.
Toys that are "3C certified" will be safer. The mandatory new regulations impose stringent requirements on the quality of certified toys, and the attainment of toys must meet the requirements of the National Toy Safety Technical Specification. For example, the stuffing of plush toys must be non-toxic and harmless, and it must undergo strict disinfection; plush toys must be Eyes, nose, buttons and other non-detachable small parts, according to the provisions of the tension should be more than 90 Newtons and so on.
Toys 3C certification will be implemented from June to September 1. The toy 3C certification has a transitional period that lasts until September 1. In other words, during the transitional period, in addition to 3C-approved toy products, toys that have not been labeled with 3C on the packaging and that have been “formally accepted†for compulsory certification of toy products can still be sold on the market.
How to identify true and false "3C". In order to prevent counterfeit "3C" signs, moms and dads can also log on to the National Certification Commission website () before buying toys to inquire about toy manufacturing companies and product certification details.
"3C certification" gives the toys their own "hardware" guarantees, but to achieve absolute safety between children and toys, parents and mothers need to know more about toy purchase and use safety knowledge.
First, choose a safety code for toys
1. Use the toy safety sign as a guide. In addition to buying “3C-certified†toys, they are also looking for warnings or other safety information on toy packages, such as age warning signs, warning signs for specific hazards, names and addresses of manufacturers or sellers, manufacturers or distributors. Trademarks/tags.
2, choose the toys that are suitable for the age of the child. Toys bought by older children may not be suitable for younger children or are not safe for younger children.
3. Be especially cautious when choosing toys for children under 3 years of age. Do not buy toys with small parts that may be swallowed or inhaled, including uninflated balloons, and those with sharp or rough edges. The diameter of building blocks and ball toys must not be less than 4 cm.
4, to ensure that software rattles, squeeze toys, teething toys, even in the most compressed state can not be fully inserted into the child's mouth.
5. Regardless of the age of the child, if they still have a habit of biting objects, make sure that the size of the toy or toy part is large enough not to be swallowed by children, plugged into mouth or throat.
6. Check that the sutures of stuffed animal toys and dolls are strong and firm. Make sure that the eyes, nose, buttons, belts, or other decorations are well fixed and cannot be pulled down or bitten.
7. Only children over 8 years of age can play electric toys with heating elements, and they must be supervised and guided by adults when they play these toys.
8. Make sure that the top of the arrow and dart on the toy is blunt, for example using rubber or soft plastic suction cups, stoppers or other forms of protection. Make sure that the arrow tip and arrow handle are tightly bound.
9, in the filled toys and cloth toys to find "machine washable, surface washable" and the like words and toys safety certification.
10, carefully check the material of the toy, whether the fabric is clean and free of pollution.
11. After the toy is returned home, packaging materials such as packaging bags should not be held by children. They should be stored away from children or thrown away.
Even if a safe toy is purchased, it may be potentially dangerous because the toy is too old or improperly used.
Hidden danger 1 plush toy
Plush toys are also easy to hide dust, may cause children's allergies, harmful to health, and the hair is not easy to clean. Eyes, hair balls, and other small ornaments on the toys are not strong enough to fall off, and there is a danger that baby may accidentally eat or put it into the nostrils to cause suffocation.
You need to do: regularly clean and disinfect plush toys, and even remove the filler to clean and dry. Before and after the child uses the toy, check carefully whether the parts on the toy are firm.
Hidden danger 2 metal toys
Toys made from materials such as thin sheet metal, alloys, etc., contain dangerous sharp edges and are at risk of cuts. Some metal toys can cause certain parts to pull apart, and individual parts are exposed to form dangerous protrusions. When a child falls on a toy, there is a danger of stabbing.
What you need to do: Before and after the child uses the toy, carefully inspect the metal edge and the parts on the toy to remove sharp edges. If this is not possible, consider eliminating the toy.
Hidden Troubles 3 Electric Tricycles
The gap between the wheel and the body of an electric three-wheeled toy vehicle becomes large and there is a danger of pinching the child's finger. The electric stroller releases the foot switch and does not shut off the power and brakes. It is still able to travel and is prone to accidents. During the charging process, toys can still be started, and there are serious safety hazards of electric shock and electric shock.
You need to do: charge the toy in advance and let the child play. Check whether the electric conference is in good condition before and after the child uses the toy. Find a paper tube with a child's finger width, test the gap on the toy, and adjust the gap too much.
Hidden danger 5 folding toys
Folding and combination toy carts, remote control toys, and other folding toys may pinch the child's fingers when folding, and be careful to play. At the same time, if the gap between the toy components is too large, the child may easily find his fingers into the gap when playing. Pinch.
You need to do: teach children how to properly disassemble the toys, and when the children are disassembling toys, you have to supervise them. Check the gap between toy components before and after the child uses the toy and adjust it in time.
Hidden danger 6 mask toys
Toys that close the head do not provide sufficient ventilation area and there may be a risk of suffocation. The hair on mask toys is extremely flammable and the child may be at risk of burns on his head.
You need to do: The mask toy you choose for your child can't close all his head, and the child should be exposed outside with the mask behind his nose, mouth and eyes. If there is hair on the mask, do not let the child near the open flame when wearing it.
Hidden danger 7 drag toy
Traction toys have long ropes. If you do not pay attention, you may trip the child or even wrap around the neck, which may cause suffocation.
You need to do: supervise children to use this kind of toy. If the toy has 3C certification, the length of the rope on the toy should meet the safety standards of the toy. You should not increase the length of the rope.
Hidden danger 8 children bicycle
The sprocket of the stroller was dropped, the inside of the sprocket and other parts were not covered, and there was a hidden danger of pinching the child's finger.
What You Need to Do: Children's bicycle safety standards require the chain cover to completely cover the outer surface and edges of the chain, sprockets and flywheel, and the inner surfaces of the sprocket and the chain and sprocket teeth. Check whether the chain cover is secure before and after your child uses it.
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