children's safety Archives

A child and her mom playing with Barbie dolls that adhere to ISO 8124-6:2018 toy safety specifications.

ISO 8124-6:2018—Phthalate Esters In Toys

July 20, 2023July 18, 2023Alexandra Schirn

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 […]

Baby strollers and carriages adhering to safety requirements in ASTM F833-21.

ASTM F833-21: Carriages And Strollers

May 4, 2023April 28, 2023Alexandra Schirn

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 […]

High chair adhering to consumer safety specifications in ASTM F404-21.

ASTM F404-21: Consumer Safety For High Chairs

March 30, 2023March 27, 2023Alexandra Schirn

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 […]

Baby girl adorned in jewelry like rings and bracelets that adhere to ASTM F2923-20.

ASTM F2923-20: Children’s Jewelry

December 29, 2022December 27, 2022Alexandra Schirn

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 […]