Helping your baby sleep better, longer
EUROPEAN UNION 'CE MARK' FOR SAFETY APPROVAL
As of August 2006, the Amby Baby Motion Hammock and accessories have been approved for
safety according to the standards set by the European Union.
AWARDS
1990 International Exhibition of Inventions and New Techniques
Geneve
, Switzerland - Grand Jury Award for Best Design.
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION
The Amby Motion bed has been tested both nationally
and internationally by product standards in the United States, Britain and Japan. The Amby hammock and accessories are made with high
quality material and craftsmanship. The award winning design frame and hammock in Australia has proved to be most successful.
The company
is currently working on clinical study in the United States for establishing baseline criteria in monitoring baby comfort and restful
sleep. The Amby Motion Bed has been found to be safe for babies 1 year old and younger.
Tests and Standards
BSi- British Standards
- Report No. FP200219
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF AMBY MOTION BED
There shall be no open end tubes, projections, holes, loose washers,
nuts or crevices in which a childs finger(s) or flesh could be trapped when the Amby Motion Bed is assembled for use. All edges,
corners and projecting parts that are accessible shall be free from burrs and shall not be capable of causing a wound or abrasion.
Assessment: Pass
Any permanent fixture that can be gripped by a childs fingers or teeth shall be attached to the Amby Motion Bed
in such a manner that it cannot be removed or broken when a force of 90N is applied in any direction to the part.
Assessment: Pass
The following test is taken from BS 5799: 1986 Safety Requirements for childrens high chairs and multi purpose high chairs for domestic
use. See Clause 5,8,1-Appendix M. The above states that when tested by the method in Appendix M the frame shall not tip over.
Assessment
: Pass
The details of the 15 kg test dummy used were stated in Appendix E of the above specification
The strength of the Amby Motion
Bed frame was assessed by attachment of a 40 kg load to the high tensile spring for a period of one hour. The load was then removed
and the frame steel tubing and spring were inspected for any structural damage or permanent distortion.
Assessment : Pass
The strength
of the Nest bed (hammock) and metal cross strut was assessed by placing a load of 25 kg evenly across the mattress while suspended
from the spring for a period of 8 hours. The load was then removed and the Nest bed and metal cross strut were inspected for any structural
damage or permanent distortion.
Assessment : Pass
The instructions supplied were considered to contain adequate information on its
safe use, assembly, operation and maintenance.
The instructions were written in English.
Prepared by : P. Smith
Authorized by : R J
Hardy
Issue date: 18th August 1993
Product Name Tested: Amby Motion Bed
Stability Test
Measure the angles when the unit falls down frontwards,
backwards, rightward and leftward.
Testing method:
Loads of 1 kg, 2 kg progressively up to 15 kg were used. The angles were then measured
when the unit falls frontwards, backwards, left and right.
Assessment: Pass - The frame did not topple over at any weight and in any
direction.
Withstand load test
Testing method:
A load of 5 kg was placed in the hammock. The displacement of the frame and the extension
of the spring were measured and checked for anomilies each time when a 5 kg load was put accumulatively on the cloth of the nest.
Assessment: Pass - No anomily was detected in all tests.
Load strength test
Testing method:
Place all units as shown. Put up to 50 kg
load to the spring and measure the displacement in the directions of a and b and the extension of the spring. Then check for anomalies
and measure the displacement after the load was removed.
Assessment : Pass - No anomilies were found either in spring or distortion
of frame
JMGSL- Japan Miscellaneous Goods Safety Laboratory - Report No. 9201673 -1992
Test item: hammock sling [TOP]
The fabric used
for the hammock was tested for
(a) Light fastness
..JIS L 0842
(b) Perspiration
.JIS L 0848 -
- A: method acid A: method alkali
(c) Friction
.JIS L 0849 . II type
(d) Shrinkage percentage
..JIS L 1042 G method line dry
Assessment: Pass - The results
described above comply with the standard of the textile product for babies (under 24 months) The products defined by the law are diaper,
diaper cover, bib, underwear, pyjamas, gloves, socks, jacket, hat and sleeping material.
Breathing Study
- Medical School , University of Otago , N.Z. -Carbon Dioxide Test (rebreathing) - 1993 [TOP]
Amby Motion Bed Test Results: Carbon
Dioxide Testing
Hammock was tested with a mechanical model of a 3 month old infant. This model breaths warmed, humidified gas with
an end expiratory plateau of 5% carbon dioxide The head of the model was placed face up, face to the side and face down in the hammock.
Results face up: There was no significant increase in inspired carbon dioxide
Results with face to the side: Not touching side material,
inspired carbon dioxide rose to an average of 0.32%. Touching the material, inspired carbon dioxide rose to an average of 1.28%
Neither
of these levels would be considered dangerous.
Results face down: Very variable as it was difficult to keep the model face down, without
it rolling back to its side or back.
Assessment: Pass
Overall there is minimal danger of rebreathing even if a baby rolls on to its
side against the material. We would like to see a warning on the package not to place babies in the hammock on their front (prone).
Because of the design of this product we think it unlikely that a baby will roll on to the prone position or willingly sleep prone
in this product
Dept of Pediatrics & Child Health
Medical School
University of Otago
Dunedin , New Zealand
Amby Nature's Nest South Africa
Awards