Hello and good day everybody
Allow me to introduce myself, I am Paul Johnson and I live in Telford, Shropshire in the UK with my wife who makes CE compliant baby items and toys. I am well aware of the testing processes and the chemical migration certifications that are required for compliance with EU law regarding children’s toys. The product will also be compliant with the REACH Regulations.
I am looking at setting up my own business by selling CE compliant baby teethers that will be designed and manufactured in the UK. I am presently trying to source a manufacturing partner to start the production of the items. Initially I hope to offer a limited colour range maybe six colours due to the requirement that each colour (due to the manufacturing process) will need to be tested in accordance with EN71-3 (Chemical Migration).
The teether will be made out of EVA plastic that is BPA free. I am presently speaking to several UK based injection moulding companies to progress my idea. Hopefully I will be able to offer twelve different designs with four sewn in types, four sewn on types and four ribbon types. The sewn in types are sewn between the two pieces of fabric, while the sewn on teethers fit on the outside of the fabric and a ribbon sewn into the fabric attaches the ribbon teethers. The individual designs are still to be finalised.
As far as I am aware there is no supplier in the UK but I maybe wrong so please feel free to correct me if there are!
If this is an item that you would be interested in could you help me out and answer the following ten questions. I need to compile a market research study.
The questions are below but if you prefer if you click on the link it will take you to the online survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ZW2KLVX
Survey Questions
Question 1
What is your first reaction to the product?
• Very positive
• Somewhat positive
• Neutral
• Somewhat negative
• Very negative
Question 2
Which design of teether so you prefer? Sewn on type (fits over the fabric), sewn in type (fits between the fabric) or a ribbon type. (Select up to three answers)
• Sewn in type
• Sewn On type
• Ribbon type
• None of them
• Other (please state)
Question 3
What colours would you buy the product in? Select up to four colours
• Blue
• Pink
• Orange
• Yellow
• Purple
• White
• Cream
• Green
• Red
• Black
• Other (please state)
Question 4
How often, if ever, do you currently use other, similar products?
• Extremely often
• Very often
• Somewhat often
• Not so often
• Never
Question 5
When you think about the product, do you think of it as something that will improve your product range?
• Definitely
• Probably
• Neutral
• Probably not
• Definitely not
Question 6
When you’re considering new products in this area, what are the top things you generally consider? Check as many boxes as you see fit.
• Price
• Brand
• CE compliance and free certificate
• Quality
• Value
• Other (please specify)
Question 7
The teethers will probably retail for between £1-00 and £1-20. Is this a realistic and fair price?
• Yes
• No
• Other (please state)
Question 8
If the product were available today, how likely would you be to buy the product?
• Extremely likely
• Very likely
• Somewhat likely
• Not so likely
• Not at all likely
Question 9
How likely is it that you would recommend our new product to a friend or colleague? Score from 0 (Not at all likely) to 10 (Extremely likely)
Question 10
Have you got any suggestions or ideas that may help in developing the teether or potential shape designs? Once the designs are finalised, but before production can I forward the designs to you for feedback? If so can you leave your email address so I can email the designs to you?
Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is important.
Best Regards
Paul