This part of this European Standard specifies mechanical requirements and test methods for the performance of soothers for babies and young children. This European Standard is applicable to products that resemble or function as a soother unless they are being marketed as medical devices. This European Standard does not apply to products designed for specialist medical applications, e. g., those relating to Pierre-Robin Syndrome or premature babies. These special cases are described in an informative annex (see EN 1400-1:2002, annex A). NOTE It is recommended that soothers excluded from the scope of this European Standard should meet those requirements that can be applied. The standard is not applicable to feeding teats.1) 1) A standard for safety requirements and test methods for drinking equipment is in preparation.