Adjustable Suction Level <p>Breast pumps have a suction level which tells us about the power level of suction. When one starts expressing milk from the breast then one needs a lower suction level which is almost like a gentle massage and after few minutes of one moves to a higher level of suction for a steady flow of milk. The suction level in a breast pump tells us about the intensity or power at which the breast pump extracts milk from the breasts. </p>
Safety Certification <p>Baby products which come with a safety certification have been manufactured at scale after the final product has been tested in an approved laboratory for child safety. The lab after testing the products on several parameters certifies that the product complies with all rules and guidelines set for children’s safety.</p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> There are different certification standards in the world. The most common ones are: CPC: United States: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION United States European standard EN 1888–1 This safety standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for pushchairs and prams, designed for the carriage of children. </span></p>
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<p>"The EN 1888 certification is a European method of certification which was devised to standardize the safety features of strollers and other similar products. Pushchairs and prams fall into this category. This has been done to ensure that babies and toddlers can be moved around at minimum risk to them. finger entrapment has been addressed by this piece of legislation. The delicate fingers of your child can get trapped if there are holes in the stroller. The pram or stroller should in no way harm the child because of these features. A stroller does have a couple of locking mechanisms in place to ensure that the child does not move abruptly. The rules set for locking mechanisms have been revised to ensure they can be operated with ease. At the same time, they have been made safer.</p>
<p>Often children bite on the bumper bars. These bars are covered with a layer of foam so that the babies do not get hurt due to sudden jolts. The new rules in this certification ensure that the bars are tested with a new method. These new bumper bars will not tear and expose the foam material underneath even when the children keep biting them"</p>
Dishwasher Safe <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some parts of the baby product may need cleaning after use. If the parts are dishwasher safe, then they can be put inside a dishwasher for cleaning.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For example, the storage cup of the breast pump will need cleaning after use.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The baby feeding bottle itself needs cleaning after use.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">And many other baby products for which this feature is important are:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">baby cutlery</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">baby feeding bowl </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">baby teether</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">baby pacifier</span></li>
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Suspension <p>Good suspension makes the ride in the pram more comfortable for your child. You should look for this feature especually if you want to use teh pram on roads or in parks where the raods may be uneven or bumpy.</p>
Mode <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The mode-of-operation mode of a product tells us about whether the baby product will need electricity or battery power for operations. Some products run on power supply whereas some can be operated manually. The mode of a product tells us about the power electric power requirement of a product.</span></p>
Material <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Material Baby products can be made of different materials like regular plastic, BPA free plastic, wood, steel, other metal etc. Usually based on the use of the product the manufacturers pick the material for the product. The choice of material not only impacts the looks of the product but also influences other criteria like the ease of use and durability of the product. <strong>Plastic:</strong> Many products are made of plastic due to its versatility strength and durability. However, research has highlighted the side effects of the use of plastic on humans especially in products that are used in cooking, storing or handling food. One of the constituents of plastic is Bisphenol or BPA which is not particularly harmful. So while a lot of household products or baby products are made of plastic it is preferred to use plastic which is free of BPA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>BPA Free Plastic</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">BPA free plastic is plastic that does not contain the constituent </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bisphenol or BPA. Many baby products like baby feeding bottles, baby cutlery, baby feeding bowls, and even baby teethers are made of plastic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some baby furniture may also use plastic in parts like the railing in baby cots and are preferred t be made of BPA free plastic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Wood:</strong> Many products use wood as the material of choice. Wood is a popular choice due to its eco-friendly nature as most of the products use forest-friendly wood because of which the environmental impact of the product is less harmful than products made of other materials</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wood products can be of various types:</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">MDF Wood - Medium-density fibreboard wood is made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibers which is then used to manufacture wooden boards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">MDF wood a processed or engineered wood and is cheaper than real wood.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teak Wood - This is a hardwood from the teak tree and is known for its durability and water resistance and is a wood of choice for furniture </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pine Wood - Is the world’s most extensively lumbered wood from the pine tree. It is a durable wood for furniture. </span></li>
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