CSA Z614-2020: Children’s Playground Equipment
In 1816, Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator and psychologist, introduced the concept of a “kindergarten,” which included an outdoor play area. He recommended playgrounds for…
ASTM F2374-22: Inflatable Amusement Devices
Bouncy castles and inflatable slides have become a stable of childhood entertainment. However, injuries or even fatalities can happen if inflatable amusement devices are incorrectly set…
ISO 8124-6:2018—Phthalate Esters In Toys
A sticky chemical that oozes from the plastic used in very old dolls and some other toys may pose a health risk. Some dolls and…
ASTM F833-21: Carriages And Strollers
In 1733, William Kent, a landscape architect of the Royal Garden in Britain, designed the first stroller for the Duke of Devonshire, who wanted to…
ASTM F404-21: Consumer Safety For High Chairs
High chairs were seen as early as the 1600s in homes with children. Between the 1600s to the early 1800s, high chairs were custom made…
ASTM F2923-20: Children’s Jewelry
Since ancient times, gifting children with jewelry has been a globally practiced custom, as it is believed these gifts guarded children against evil spirits, bad…