EN 71-1
Mechanical and physical safety
Small parts, sharp edges and points, pull strength of attached components, and the torque needed to detach them. Applied to every toy and to any non-toy item with an attached part.
Safety first
Certified safe, and we show the paperwork
Every safety claim on this site is reviewed by a practising paediatrician before it publishes. Nothing goes live on our word alone — and we'd be suspicious of a retailer who said otherwise.
The standards
What we test to, and why
Six standards cover almost everything that matters in this category. Here is what each one actually checks.
EN 71-2
Flammability
Rate of flame spread across a product's surface. Relevant to soft toys, fabric-covered items and anything used near a heat source.
EN 71-3
Migration of certain elements
What transfers out of a material when a child mouths it — nineteen elements including lead, cadmium, chromium and barium. The single most important standard for anything a baby will chew, which is everything.
EN 14682
Cords and drawstrings on children's clothing
No functional or decorative cords in the hood or neck area of any garment for children under 14. Non-negotiable, whatever the styling reason.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Class I
Harmful substances in textiles
The strictest of the four OEKO-TEX classes, intended for products in prolonged contact with a baby's skin. Covers dyes, finishes and manufacturing residues.
GOTS
Organic fibre, processing and social criteria
The full chain: certified organic fibre, restricted processing chemistry, and social criteria for the facility. We publish the certificate number, which is publicly searchable.
Excluded outright
Eight things you will not find here
Not minimised, not within limits — excluded from the catalogue.
Formamide
Foam softening agent. Off-gasses. Tested below 5 mg/kg.
BPA
Endocrine disruptor. Excluded across the catalogue.
Phthalates
Plasticiser group. Excluded, including DEHP and DINP.
Lead
Tested under EN 71-3 migration limits.
PVC
We don't stock it at all, in any product.
Azo dyes
Excluded — can release aromatic amines.
Formaldehyde
Textile finish. Excluded under OEKO-TEX Class I.
Chrome VI
Leather tanning. We use chrome-free tanning only.
Language
Claims we make, and claims we refuse
If you find a bare, unverifiable claim anywhere on this site, tell us. We treat it as a bug.
- We do not make this claim
Non-toxic
No legal definition, no test, no meaning.
- We do not make this claim
Eco-friendly
Unregulated in this category.
- We do not make this claim
Hypoallergenic
Describes an intention, not a test result.
- We make this claim
Formamide tested below 5 mg/kg to EN 71-3
A measured figure against a named standard.
- We make this claim
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Product Class I
A specific certification with a defined scope.
- We make this claim
GOTS certified — CU-812204
A certificate number you can look up yourself.
Common questions
Safety & materials
Every product goes through an intake review before it can be listed: chemical migration testing (EN 71-3), mechanical and physical safety (EN 71-1), cord and drawstring safety for apparel (EN 14682), and an off-gassing check. We ask for test reports, not marketing claims. Roughly one in nine submissions passes.
A necessary caveat
No amount of testing replaces supervision. Always follow the age guidance and instructions supplied with a product, and stay with your child during use — particularly for anything involving sleep, water or small components. Safety information on this site is general guidance, not medical advice. If you have a concern about your child's health or development, speak to a paediatrician.
Safe for babies
Every product independently tested before we list it.
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Our safety claims are checked by a practising paediatrician.
BPA & phthalate free
Certified non-toxic materials, figures published in full.
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