Prams and strollers are part of everyday life for families, but their design plays a critical role in protecting children from serious harm. AS 2088:2000, Prams and strollers – Safety requirements sets out the safety requirements for these products, helping to reduce the risk of injury and support safer choices for parents and carers.
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What is AS 2088:2000?

AS 2088:2020 outlines the materials, construction, performance, labelling, and testing requirements for prams, strollers, and their accessories. It applies to products designed to transport children in seated, semi-reclined, or fully reclined positions, including convertible and multi-seat designs.

This standard forms the basis of the mandatory product safety standard for prams and strollers in Australia. Under the Australian Consumer Law, it is an offence to supply products that do not comply with this standard.

‍Who is this standard for?

AS 2088:2000 is relevant to anyone involved in the design, supply, or sale of prams and strollers, including:

• Consumer product manufacturers and designers
• Importers and distributors
• Retailers and point-of-sale providers
• Packaging and labelling professionals
• Safety and compliance officers
• Health and child safety advocates
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What does AS 2088:2000 cover?

The standard outlines safety requirements and testing procedures for:

• Restraint systems: Harnesses and buckles designed to prevent falls and entrapment
• Braking mechanisms: Brakes that are visible, reliable, and easy to operate
• Head barriers and entrapment zones: Features that help prevent head injuries and finger entrapment
• Frame locking and stability: Mechanisms that prevent accidental folding or tipping
• Labelling and warnings: Clear, durable safety messages placed where they’re most visible
• Reclined seating and positioning: Test methods for backrest angles and seat configurations to support safe use

What’s next?

An amendment to AS 2088:2000 is currently in development. It will introduce updates related to inclined sleeping surfaces, heat stress risks, rollaway prevention, and multi-seat configurations. Public comment is expected mid-2025.

‍Access the standard

AS 2088:2000 is available through the Standards Australia Store and through our distribution partners.

For personal, domestic, or household use, read-only access of the standard is available at no-cost in our Reader Room.

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