Heads Up, Parents & Sellers! New EU Stroller Safety Rules Start Jan 30, 2025

On July 7, 2024, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) released the new version of the baby stroller standard EN 1888-3:2024, which is applicable to baby strollers for leisure sports activities. At present, the transition period is about to end, and the EU requires all member states to adopt the new version of the baby stroller national standard EN 1888-3:2024 before January 30, 2025, and abolish the old version of the standard that conflicts with it.

What’s changing?

A major safety update (EN 1888-3:2024) for baby strollers takes effect across Europe on January 30, 2025. This impacts all jogging or sport-style strollers sold in the EU.

Key updates you should know:

• Stricter tests for sport strollers:
• New stability checks (e.g., on slopes)
• Stronger brake system requirements
• Safer harness/restraint testing

Scope of application of EN 1888-3:2024

The release of EN 1888-3:2024 further expands the scope of application of the European baby stroller series standard. This standard applies to baby strollers with a load weight of no more than 15 kg or 22 kg, which are used for running, jogging or roller skating (excluding skating). The specific requirements are as follows:

• When the load weight is ≤15kg:

Baby strollers now need to comply with the safety requirements of EN 1888-3:2024 and EN 1888-1:2018+A1:2022.

• When the load weight is ≤22kg:

Baby strollers must also comply with both EN 1888-1:2018+A1:2022 and EN 1888-2:2018+A1:2022.

• Other points to note:

EN 1888-3:2024 needs to be used in conjunction with other EN 1888 series standards. EN 1888-3:2024 cannot be used alone.

Test requirements of EN 1888-3:2024

• Applicability
• Restraint system
• Entanglement risk
• Stability
• Irregular surface running wheel test
• Wheel requirements
• Braking system
• Visibility of cart

Who needs to act?

• Parents: Check labels when buying sport/jogging strollers after Jan 30, 2025. Look for "EN 1888-3:2024" compliance.
• Sellers & Brands: Update product designs/testing now. Non-compliant strollers cannot be sold in the EU after this date.

Why this matters:

The rules aim to prevent accidents during active use (like running or hiking). Safer brakes and straps reduce rollaway or fall risks.

• Already own a jogging stroller? Don’t worry! This only affects NEW strollers sold after Jan 30, 2025.

Stay compliant:

• Manufacturers: Contact testing labs like SGS/TÜV for certification.
• Parents: Always buy from trusted sellers with clear safety labels.

Currently, the old and new standards are in a transition period. Baby stroller manufacturers and traders exporting to the EU market should make plans in advance and deal with the market digestion cycle of products under the old version of the standard in a timely manner. From product research and development, design, production to logistics, they must timely match the requirements and implementation date of the new version of the standard to avoid losses.