# In November 2025, China conducted a random inspection of baby walkers during its 3C factory audit—and the inspection was successfully passed.

In November 2025, the 3C Certification Authority under China’s State Administration for Market Regulation conducted an annual spot-check inspection across the country targeting manufacturers of baby walkers and other infant mobility products. The focus was on evaluating product safety performance and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This round of inspections covered production facilities, retail outlets, and e-commerce channels, encompassing key product categories such as strollers and walkers. Several companies’ products successfully passed rigorous testing, marking a significant step forward for China’s children’s vehicle industry in terms of stringent safety standard enforcement and robust quality control measures.

## Random Inspection Background: Quality Upgrade Driven by Policy

As an assistive tool during infants' early developmental stages, the safety of baby walkers is directly linked to children's health. According to the "Implementation Rules for Mandatory Product Certification—Child Vehicle Products" (CNCA-C22-01:2020), since 2020, baby walkers without 3C certification have been prohibited from entering the market. Furthermore, the revised "Safety Requirements for Baby Walkers" (GB 14749-2006), effective from 2025, has introduced more stringent standards, including additional durability tests for folding mechanisms, updated chemical safety limits (such as lead content ≤90 mg/kg and phthalate plasticizers ≤0.1%), and enhanced design features for preventing stair-related rollovers. These measures have helped boost the industry's pass rate in random inspections to over 91%.

This random inspection was conducted under the "double-random, one-public" principle, covering 56 manufacturing enterprises across 27 provinces nationwide. The sampling strategy included 7 batches from the production stage, 15 batches from the sales stage, and 5 batches from online sales channels. Inspection criteria encompassed 19 core indicators, such as dynamic stability, combustion performance, mechanical strength, and sharp edges. Additionally, for the first time, the inspection incorporated side-impact simulation tests based on the EU EN1273 standard, ensuring that products meet international safety requirements.

## Random Inspection Process: Precision Regulation Empowered by Technology

At a stroller production base in Shandong Province, the 3C factory audit team conducted their work using a dual-track approach: "on-site inspection plus laboratory testing." Inside the production workshop, the inspection team focused on verifying raw material purchase records, production process flows, and the quality traceability system. For instance, one company leveraged blockchain technology to ensure full traceability of steel suppliers, welding process parameters, and finished-product inspection data, guaranteeing that the frame’s impact strength meets standards—specifically, no fracture or deformation was observed during the heavy-object drop test.

In the laboratory testing phase, samples must undergo rigorous scrutiny:

1. **Dynamic Durability Test**: The walker was subjected to 100,000 continuous cycles of movement over rough terrain, and the front-wheel plastic components showed no signs of cracking or deformation.

2. **Chemical Safety Testing**: The fabric was analyzed for formaldehyde and VOC emissions using a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) system, and the results were all below the specified limits.

3. **Structural Safety Verification**: Use 3D scanning technology to measure the dimensions of hazardous gaps, ensuring that opening clearances are either less than 6 mm or greater than 12 mm, thereby preventing the risk of children's fingers getting trapped.

Notably, a company's independently developed "Dual-Safety Folding Locking Device" performed exceptionally well in testing. The device requires two-step operation—first pressing the button and then sliding the latch—to fold, effectively preventing accidental collapse. Moreover, its durability test of 100,000 cycles far exceeded the national standard requirement of 50,000 cycles.

## Spot Check Results: Industry Compliance Significantly Improved

The results of this random inspection show that the overall pass rate for baby walkers nationwide reached 98.3%, an improvement of 2.1 percentage points compared to 2024. The non-compliant items were primarily concentrated in combustion performance (3 batches) and structural safety (2 batches), with the main issues including:

1. The seat fabric does not use flame-retardant materials, and its burning rate exceeds the standard (national standard ≤30 mm/s);

2. The folding mechanism lacks an anti-misoperation design, allowing the folding process to be completed in a single step;

3. The coating thickness on the metal component surfaces is insufficient (national standard ≥0.8 μm), making it prone to rust and corrosion.

In response to the aforementioned issues, regulatory authorities have ordered the relevant enterprises to make rectifications within a specified timeframe and imposed production suspension penalties on two companies that refused to comply. Meanwhile, a company in Suzhou was recognized for its innovative adoption of an "integrated side-impact shield structure." This design features a continuous protective surface shaped like an橄榄 player's arm, reducing head displacement during side collisions by up to 40%. Notably, the company’s product has already earned ECE R129 (i-Size) European standard certification, marking a significant milestone as Chinese safety technology for toddler walkers reaches international cutting-edge levels.

## Consumer Tips: A Guide to Smart Shopping and Usage

The market regulatory authorities remind consumers to pay close attention to the following key points when selecting baby walkers:

1. **Certification Mark**: Check whether the product itself and its packaging are affixed with the 3C mark, and verify its authenticity via the official website of the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS).

2. **Structural Safety**: Avoid choosing products with hazardous gaps, sharp edges, or detachable small parts. Children under three years old should use items with cords or straps cautiously.

3. **Appropriateness Matching**: Select products with a suitable weight capacity based on the child’s age and weight; newborns should choose strollers that can fully recline.

4. **Usage and Maintenance**: Regularly inspect the wheels, braking system, and fabric seams, and avoid using on stairs, ramps, or icy/snowy surfaces.

This random inspection not only highlights China's strong commitment to the safety of children's products, but also offers a "Chinese solution" for quality control in the global stroller industry. As the "14th Five-Year Plan for Modernizing Market Regulation" continues to be implemented in depth, China is steadfastly safeguarding children's healthy growth through an even stricter regulatory framework and more innovative technical standards.

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