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Hello Can we use portable cot with "Complies Australian with and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2195:1999" in a Family Daycare? or there is otherAustralian Standard is required ?Please advise Thank You
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Red Nose recommends that you use a cot or porta-cot that meets Mandatory Australian Standards.
AS/NZS 2195 is the only standard in Australia.
However, it is important to consider some specific aspects with portable cots.
Mattress use - use only the mattress that comes with the cot. Do not add extra mattress or padding to portacot.
Only use the firm, thin, well-fitting mattress that is supplied with the portable cot. Never add a second mattress or additional padding under or over the mattress, which has been specifically designed for the portacot, as baby may become trapped face down in gaps between the mattress and the sides.
Wear and tear can expose baby to hazards. Only use a portable cot that has the mesh intact and that has no broken parts. Ensure that the base is flat and regularly check the portacot for signs of damage.
Always check weight recommendation for use of cot.
https://rednose.org.au/article/portable-cots
Product Safety Australia recommends using portable cots temporarily to reduce the degree of wear & tear. Important to check this regularly.
Folding cots should only be used as temporary sleeping facilities. They are not suitable for long term sleeping arrangements (no more than a few days). These cots are subject to more wear and tear due to folding and are generally less robust than permanent sleeping enclosures such as household cots
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/folding-cots
For this reason, some local State regulatory authorities’ do not recommend the use of portacots in Family Day Care or Early Learning Centres.
Check with your local Supervisor or Regulator in relation to their Policy.
What State are you from?
ACECQA has the following information
Safe cots
All cots sold in Australia must meet the current mandatory Australian Standard for Cots (AS/NZS 2172), and should carry a label to indicate this.
All portable cots sold in Australia must meet the current mandatory Australian Standard for children’s portable folding cots, AS/NZS 219
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/resources/supporting-materials/infosheet/safe-sleep-and-rest-practices