All prams and pushchairs (new or second hand) must meet BS 7409.There should be a permanent label stating that the item meets the standard.

You should make sure that the items you sell:

  • are well built and stable
  • have brakes that work and folding mechanisms which do not put the person using them at risk of injury
  • have a safety harness fitted
  • have no sharp edges, points or parts people could get their fingers trapped in and
  • have a label headed ‘Carelessness causes fire’ showing that the fabric meets fire-safety requirements.

You should also provide the customer with any necessary instructions on using and maintaining the product

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