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4/8/20

Kate

Do you have a stance on the SNOO bassinet? Is it SIDS safe? Would you recommend it for a newborn?

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Posted a response on 5/8/20

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Red Nose does not recommend or endorse any specific brand name products.
In Australia there are no Mandatory Standards for bassinets, however they do provide some buying tips, which include:
Ensure the sides of the bassinette are at least 300 mm higher than the top of the mattress base.
Ensure it has a wide stable base and a sturdy bottom so that it won’t tip over.
Ensure the mattress fits well and is firm, smooth and no more than 75 mm thick.
If the product has folding legs, make sure it cannot accidentally fold during use.
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/bassinettes

Red Nose has the following information about bassinets in general.
As there is no Australian Standard for bassinets, we are careful to keep up to date with reports of accidents associated with their use. To date, the most frequent accidents associated with bassinet use are falls and suffocation hazards. The Australian government draws on these reports and produces guidelines on ways to reduce these types of accidents
https://rednose.org.au/article/bassinettes

Red Nose also has this information about sleep positioners & similar restraints for baby when sleeping.
Red Nose does not recommend positional products such as anti-roll devices and items that fasten a baby into a sleeping position. Products that restrict the movement of a baby or a baby’s head should not be used.
This is because there are no Australian Standards for these products and case studies have shown that these products can be unsafe.
https://rednose.org.au/article/is-it-safe-to-use-products-designed-to-keep-baby-in-a-particular-position

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