Consumption Tips
ꔷChildren’s Electric Toothbrushꔷ
Try to choose children’s electric toothbrushes of big brands, vibrating, adjustable amplitude or frequency, low noise, and easy to grip. Choose a brush head with smooth, burr-free bristles. Check the identification information of the product packaging, focusing on whether there is product name, model, batch number, implementation standards, manufacturer and other information. It is recommended for children over 6 years old. Pay attention to replacing the electric toothbrush head regularly, usually once every 3 months.
ꔷChildren's clothing accessories and fabricsꔷ
In order to attract the love of children, manufacturers will paste and sew sequins, colorful beads, ropes and other decorations on children's clothing. The national standard requires that infants and children's textile products should not use accessories ≤3mm. There should be accessible sharp points and sharp edges, and there are also clear requirements for ropes: except for waistbands, there should be no ropes protruding or tied around the back; clothing for children under 7 years old should not be worn on the head and neck Any cords etc.
Parents should try not to buy children's clothes with strings or drawstrings around the neck. For clothes with accessories, carefully check the small parts on the clothes to check whether the zipper is smooth and whether buttons, zipper pulls, pompoms and other small accessories are firm. , not easy to fall off, whether buttons, sequins, zipper teeth and other parts have sharp tips and edges to prevent harm to children.
You should try your best to choose pure cotton fabrics for your children. If you choose clothing made of nylon, polyester and other chemical fiber fabrics, you should make it comfortable to wear. In addition, harmful chemicals are generally hidden in coatings and dyes, so when parents buy clothes for their children that come into direct contact with the skin, they should choose clothes with light colors and few prints. Smell the clothes when purchasing. If there is a pungent odor, musty smell, or a strong fragrance, such clothes should not be purchased.
ꔷ Understand children's clothing labels ꔷ
Children's clothing instructions labels mainly include the manufacturer's name and address, product name, product model, fiber composition and content, product grade, safety technology category, implemented product standards, maintenance methods, etc. Durable labels that are generally sewn on infant clothing that can be worn close to the baby should be made of soft materials. The sewn parts should avoid direct contact with the skin to prevent scratches on the infant's skin.
ꔷBaby and child home clothesꔷ
Pay attention to accessories such as ropes and decorations. If the ropes of baby home clothes are too long or unreasonably designed, the ropes may cause drag and other injuries during children's play; the decorations and small parts attached to the baby home clothes may be damaged due to the curiosity of young children. Tearing, chewing, separation or falling off can easily cause swallowing, suffocation injuries.
Most baby and children's home clothes are worn close to the body. A pH value that is too high or too low may cause allergic reactions on the skin; color fastness is an indicator that reflects the color fastness of the fabric. Infant and child home clothes with poor color fastness may be caused by dyes If it comes into contact with the skin, it may cause itching and allergic reactions.
burning performance issue. Since most of the fabrics used in baby home clothes are flammable, preschool and school-age children have a large range of activities and are very curious, but they lack self-protection ability and relevant knowledge. If they accidentally come into contact with lighters, matches and other fire sources, they may be seriously injured. Risk of burning due to negligence.
ꔷ Children's furniture warning signs ꔷ
Warning signs mean that children's furniture should clearly indicate the applicable age group in the instructions for use, such as "3 to 6 years old", "3 years old and above" or "7 years old and above"; for children's furniture with folding or adjustment devices For furniture, the warning "Warning! Be careful of pinching" should be marked at the appropriate location of the product; for swivel chairs with lifting pneumatic rods, the warning "Danger! Do not lift and play frequently" should be marked at the appropriate location; and the warning " The fonts of safety warnings such as "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution" should not be smaller than size 4 boldface, and the warning content should not be smaller than size 5 boldface.
ꔷ crib ꔷ
crib refers to a bedding product for infants or children with a bed length of 900-1400mm and a guardrail surrounding the product.
You should choose cribs produced by regular manufacturers, understand the product's dimensions, materials, structure and quality, and do not buy "three noes" products. When purchasing, you should choose a crib according to the age group of the child. People aged 0 to 3 years old should choose the crib with guardrails; people 6 years old and below are not recommended to use the upper bed of the bunk bed to avoid the risk of falls.
Cribs with guardrails should be marked with the maximum thickness limit line of the mattress at the corresponding location. The mattress should match the specifications of the crib, the height should not exceed the limit line, the size should be appropriate, and there should not be too large a gap between the mattress and the bed to avoid pinching the baby's head, neck and torso. The distance between the upper surface of the mattress and the edge of the side and end surfaces of the crib should be ≥500 mm.
The appearance of the crib should be free of burrs, cracks and obvious deformations. There should be no dangerous sharp edges, tips and dangerous protrusions. There should be no pipes with unsealed ends. The corners and edges should be rounded or chamfered. Children's fingers and limbs should not be caught in holes, openings and gaps in areas accessible to children.
When using the crib, the crib should be installed correctly according to the product instruction manual and assembly diagram, ensuring that the bed body and bed surface are firmly assembled. If there are ladders, moving parts, folding devices, fasteners , etc., focus on checking whether they are safe and reliable. Note that the folding device and fasteners should be in a locked state.
ꔷ Children's diapers (sheets, pads) ꔷ
Children's diapers are a disposable diaper made of non-woven fabrics, fluff pulp , polymer water-absorbent resin , PE breathable film and other materials. It mainly includes a surface layer and a conductive layer. , absorption layer and bottom 4-layer structure. Check the product execution standards, hygiene execution standards, and hygienic production licenses. Pay attention to the model and shelf life of the diapers. Do not choose products with expanded bags or damaged products to prevent contamination that may lead to mildew or excessive microorganisms.
You should choose products with good water absorption, strong dryness, good breathability and comfort. Avoid products with pungent smells.
ꔷStudent schoolbagsꔷ
The appearance of the schoolbag should be carefully checked to see if it is full in shape, with natural curvature, flat and symmetrical, upright and tidy, and without damage or stains on the fabric; whether the stitching is tight, whether the stitching is dense and firm, and whether there are any threads leaking out; whether the metal accessories are superficial Smooth, bright, no rust residue, no burrs, blistering, peeling, peeling; it is best to have reflective material on the schoolbag.
Use your hands to test whether each accessory is firm and easy to use; whether the zipper pulls smoothly without misalignment or missing teeth; whether decorative locks, connectors, magnetic fasteners, etc. can be opened and closed normally; handles, straps, and adjustment straps 2. Whether the shackle will not fall off or break under load-bearing conditions.
The schoolbag model should be selected according to the student's height. For schoolbags with shoulder straps, try to choose products that are made of lightweight materials and are designed to meet ergonomic requirements. The back is supported by soft elastic cushioning, and the shoulder straps are wide and filled with buffers. Such schoolbags can help disperse the weight of the schoolbag and reduce the impact on the student's body. The pressure caused locally makes it more comfortable to carry.
The weight of the schoolbag is best controlled within 0.5kg~1.0kg. Large-sized schoolbags can be moderately heavy, but the total weight after loading books is best not to exceed 10% of the human body weight. When using a trolley schoolbag, you need to be careful about tripping yourself or others when walking or going up and down stairs, which may cause safety accidents.
ꔷChildren's furniture structural safetyꔷ
Children's furniture products should not have dangerous sharp edges and dangerous sharp tips. The edges and corners should be rounded or chamfered. Dangerous outer corners should be rounded, and the radius of the rounding should not be less than 10mm. Or the arc length should not be less than 15mm; holes and gaps may pinch or jam children's fingers, toes, and necks, causing pinching or suffocation. When the folding mechanism, door flaps and hinges are operated, shearing, squeezing, folding or sliding may occur, which may pinch or trap children using the furniture.
ꔷChildren's Mouthwashꔷ
It is necessary to pay attention to whether the advertising of children's mouthwash contains "antibacterial and anti-inflammatory" and other related disease treatment functions, as well as the use of medical terms or terms that may easily confuse the products being promoted with drugs and medical devices.
Source: Consumer Guide Magazine
