Children's Furniture and Equipment • Back to Keeping Kids Safe • 2nd Hand Equipment • Cribs • Car Seats • Baby Walkers • Baby Gates • Strollers • Playpens   2nd Hand Equipment There are safety standards that are legislated in Canada for children's equipment. They are covered under the Hazardous Products Act. If you wish to sell 2nd hand equipment and furniture, this link will provide you with helpful information. This is important information: for children, so they are not put at risk ofinjury for you, as you may be held liable for selling an item that no longer meets minimum safety standards  There are a few questions you may want to ask before selling or buying a 2nd hand item. How old is it? If replacement parts are needed to meet current standards, they may no longer be available. Are the instructions with the item? How else will you know if there are any missing parts or if it is assembled incorrectly? Are there obvious signs of wear and tear? You may want to think twice about anything that may have come into contact with body fluids such as cloth diapers, breast pumps, and infant feeding equipment. To the top Cribs A crib sold in Canada must meet specific standards.  These are in place to prevent injuries ro your child.  Other furniture, such as playpens and swings don't have to meet these same safety standards and should not be used as a regular sleeping arragement for your baby. Car Seats See entry under Keeping Kids Safe, Outside To the top Baby Walkers Babywalkers: if they have wheels, don't use them. There are other infant activity centers out there, check with the manufacturer to see if they are still safe.  Baby Gates Older baby gates that have an open 'v' shape along the top of the gate are dangerous to children and are illegal to sell. Strollers Wheel size, using the brakes and safety belts and not overloading are some of the things to be aware of when using a stroller.  Playpens Avoid playpens that have sharp edges or hinges that can pinch fingers. Make sure side latches are in their fully closed position when setting up a playpen. Never leave an infant in a drop-sided playpen with the side down; the infant can roll into the space between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocate. Never put scarves, necklaces or cords in the playpen or around a child’s neck. These items can catch and strangle a child. Vinyl rails of playpens or mattress pads with tears can be dangerous. A child can bite off small pieces and choke. Remove toys strung across a playpen when your child begins to push up on hands andknees. Toys the child can use as steps to climb out should also be removed. From Is Your Child Safe?, Health Canada To the top