Selling new and used prams and pushchairs
(for all nations)
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All prams and pushchairs, both new and used, are required by law to comply with a British (or equivalent European) Standard. A label indicating compliance should be located on the frame or seating cover of the pram/pushchair.
There are certain checks you can make on a used pushchair to ensure it is still safe, including checking there are no sharp edges, ensuring the safety harness is in good condition, verifying the parking brake works, and testing the stability of the pushchair.
All upholstered prams and pushchairs (new and used) have to comply with stringent flammability regulatory requirements, too.
In the guide
The legislation
How can I tell if my prams and pushchairs comply?
Used prams and pushchairs
What about flammability requirements?
