SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

The safety and quality of products available in our stores come first.
The products we sell must meet certain safety requirements and must not endanger the safety or health of users and others when used. The indicated recommended age of a child for each product was obtained by the company Pikapoka d.o.o. from the importer, distributor, manufacturer or representative of the product. A certain recommended age of the child for the use of each product is specified by the manufacturer on the basis of the applicable regulations and laws, child’s sensory, motor and mental development and the relative restrictions in use.

The indicated recommended age and/or load should be a guide for you before purchasing the product. When choosing a product, consider the circumstances and skills of the child and its strong and weak areas, and on this basis, find a product that will stimulate the child’s development in a particular area.

When using a product, follow the recommendations and guidelines, manufacturer’s instructions for safe and proper use of a product, as well as the following WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES.

 

1. Toys and products not intended for use by children under 36 months

Be aware that some toys and products may be dangerous for children under36 months, so one of the following warnings are indicated on these products:

WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months.
WARNING! Not suitable for children under 3 years.
Warning in the form of the following graphic image:

This warning shall be accompanied by an explanation of a specific hazard that makes this precaution necessary.
This point shall not apply to toys and products which, on account of their function, dimensions, characteristics or properties, or on other cogent grounds, are manifestly unsuitable for children under 36 months.

 

2. Activity toys

‘Activity toy’ means a toy for domestic use in which the support structure remains stationary while the activity is taking place and which is intended for the performance by a child of any of the following activities: jumping, climbing, swinging, sliding, rocking, spinning, crawling and creeping, or any combination thereof.

The following warning is indicated on activity toys:

WARNING! For domestic use only.

Activity toys attached to a crossbeam as well as other activity toys, where appropriate, shall be accompanied by instructions drawing attention to the need to carry out checks and maintenance of the main parts (suspensions, fixings, anchorages) at intervals, and pointing out that, if these checks are not carried out, the toy may cause a fall or overturn (e.g. before each use of the product, check its condition – assembly, protection, plastic parts and/or electrical parts). Check the safety and basic elements regularly and then tighten them if necessary. If you find a defect on the product, do not use the product until you do not repair it. Ignoring the instructions may cause a fall, a tip-over or other damages on the product may occur. Instructions must also be given as to the correct assembly of the toy, indicating those parts which can present a danger if incorrectly assembled. Specific information regarding a suitable surface on which to place the toy shall be given.

 

3. Car seats

Warning for car seats in the group 0+, 0+/1 and other car seats installed in the opposite direction of driving:

WARNING! Do not use in cars with an activated safety airbag.
WARNING! Do not install the car seat in the direction of driving on the front or another car seat, equipped with an activated safety airbag. Risk of serious injuries or death!

Warning for all groups of car seats:

WARNING! Avoid serious risks of injuries caused by falls or slips. Always fasten the child with an appropriate safety belt and in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.

 

4. Strollers and carry cots

Warnings for all strollers:

WARNING! Never leave the child alone without supervision.
WARNING! Always fasten the child with all safety belts to avoid the risk of serious injuries. Never leave the child alone without supervision – it can be extremely dangerous.
WARNING! The product is not suitable for activities such as running or rollerblading!

Warnings for carry cots:

WARNING! Do not put an additional mattress in the carry cot!
WARNING! Avoid serious risk of injuries caused by falls or slips. Always fasten the child with a safety belt.
WARNING! Never leave the child alone without supervision. Always supervise the child. Do not use carry cots as a bed in the car. Do not attachor install toysto or around the carry cots withstrings. Do not place carry cots near cookers, heaters, open fires, stairs, open windows or other dangerous objects that can cause injuries to the child.

 

5. Baby walkers

Warnings indicated on baby walkers and their packaging:
WARNING!Never leave the child alone without supervision.

WARNING! Prevent access to stairs and other uneven surfaces.
WARNING! Do not use near fire.
WARNING! The product is intended for children who can sit alone (after about 6 months of age). The product is not suitable for children who already walk or are heavier than X kg (the manufacturer specifies the load). It is prohibited to use the product outdoors or on inclined surfaces. Always use the product under adult supervision. In order to prevent accidents, make sure that the child in the baby walker does not bump into the wall or other hard objects. Before each use, check if all parts are well tightened/attached and, if necessary, tighten/attach them again to avoid potential hazards.

 

6. Portable beds

Warnings indicated on the portable beds and their packaging
WARNING! Never attach any strings or strips or toys to a portable bed.
WARNING! Before you fixate the bottom of the bed, all sides must be upright and fixated.
WARNING! Do not leave any objects that the child could use as an aid to climb out of bed.
WARNING! A portable bed is not suitable for children heavier than X kg or taller than X cm (age and height to be specified by the manufacturer)
WARNING! Never leave the child alone without supervision.
WARNING! If you are not able to assemble the bed properly, do not use it andconsult a salesperson. The portable bed is for domestic use only. Do not store any objects in the portable bed.
WARNING! Be aware of the dangers of an open fire and other heat sources, such as electric and gas heaters, never place the portable bed in their vicinity.
WARNING! Never leave anything in the bed or place it close to other objects that could serve a child as a support for climbing out of bed or pose a risk of chocking- e.g. strips, curtains.
WARNING! Do not use more than one mattress in a portable bed.

Important! The product is suitable for use when all the blocking mechanisms are well and properly locked. Before using the product, carefully check that all the blocking mechanisms are well and properly locked.

 

7. Playpens

Warnings indicated on playpens and their packaging:

WARNING! The product is suitable for children up to a maximum of X months (age is specified by the manufacturer).
WARNING! Do not place the product near open fire and other heat sources.
WARNING! Do not use the product without the crossbeam.
WARNING! Before you put the child in the playpen, make sure that it is fully assembled and that all blocking mechanisms are completely locked.

 

8. Deckchairs and rocking chairs

Deckchairs, rocking chairs and combined deck-rocking chairs have the following warnings indicated on the product and packaging:

WARNING! Do not lift the product by the play arch. Do not use the play arch instead of the carrier handle.
WARNING! Hazard of entanglement or strangulation. Do not add additional strips or strings.
WARNING! NEVER leave the child alone without supervision.ALWAYS fasten the child with all safety belts. Do not USE the product for children who can already sit alone. Do NOT USE the product for children who are heavier than X kg (the weight depends on each productand is specified by the manufacturer).
FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can move the deckchair or rocking chair or cause slipping of it.
WARNING! Never place the product near the angles or edges of tables, stairs or other elevated surfaces.
WARNING! Always place the product on the floor. When the baby is in the deckchair-rocking chair, NEVER lift the product.
WARNING! Do NOT use the product in a car or for travelling on a plane.
WARNING! NEVER use the product as a car seat or a carry cot.

 

9. Feeding chairs

The following warnings are indicated on feeding chairs and their packaging:

WARNING! Never leave the child alone without supervision.

WARNING! Always fasten the child with all safety belts.

 

10. Feeding products

“Feeding product means a product intended for use during feeding (e.g. cutlery, cups, plates and similar). The following warning is indicated on these products:

WARNING! Always use the product under adult supervision. Inspect the product before each use. If you notice any damage or wear, discard the product immediately. Always check food temperature before feeding. Do not expose the product to direct sunlight or heat and do not leave it in sterilising solution longer than recommended, as this may adversely affect the material.
WARNING! For optimum cooling effect, put the teether in the refrigerator for one hour before use. Cool only in a refrigerator. Do not place in the freezer compartment or freeze