Cot safety
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- Cot should be positioned away from curtains and blind cords
- Keep cot away from power points, heaters, lights and electricial appliances
- Place mobiles and toys well out of reach
- Fixed base cots should be at least 60cm depth
Low base position cots should be at least 60cm depth
High base position cots should be at least 40cm depth - Cots should have locking wheels
- The space between the cots bars should be between 5cm and 9.5cm
- The cot should have a snug fitting mattress
Do not use:
- pillows
- doonas
- loose bedding
- bumpers
- soft toys
- lambswool
These can suffocate or choke your baby, or can be used to climb out of the cot.
In Australia, all new and second-hand cots must comply with Australian Product Safety Standards, based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2172:2003.
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Last reviewed: June 2023