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3/7/23

Simone

Hi, I was enquiring in regards to the safest mattresses for a cot and a bassinet. I have found the Joey by Koala is one you approve but I can’t find a list of mattresses for cots and bassinets that you have approved on your site. Is it possible to send me a list of approved products as I would like to purchase something that is recommended and tested by your organisation. And also if there is a specific bassinet or several that you recommend. Thank you for your time. Regards Simone

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Posted a response on 4/7/23

Red Nose Education

Red Nose does not endorse any specific product, but there are some companies whose product Red Nose has reviewed, to ensure the product meets the Red Nose Recommendations. These companies provide support for Red Nose to assist us to provide education programs for parents & families & they can mention on their web site that Red Nose has reviewed their product.
Red Nose recommendations for a mattress is that it is firm, clean, well-fitting & flat (not elevated) & this also represents the requirements from Product Safety Australia (ACCC)

Information for mattress for cot & bassinet mattress
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-mattress
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/bassinettes

Red Nose information for cot & bassinet mattress.
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-mattress
https://rednose.org.au/article/bassinets

Bassinets do not carry Mandatory Safety Standards in Australia.
Mattress firmness standard in Australian is voluntary.

Red Nose does not recommend any specific brands of products, as there are many bassinets, cots & mattresses that meet the guidelines for use.
However, cots & portacots sold in Australia must meet Mandatory Australian Standards from ACCC.

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