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20/12/24

Alison P

Hi, id like some knowledge/clarification on the best sized cot for a childcare centre (ages 0-5yrs). Children aged 2-5yrs have stretcher beds to sleep on, however under 2yrs, the measurements I've been provided with are quite small, almost the size of a standard bassinet. It seems quite small considering my 6month old is 67cm and the measurements they have are 88cm long for the cots.

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Posted a response on 6/1/25

Red Nose Education

Red Nose does not recommend a specific size or shape for cots used at home or in Child Care.
Recommendation are to always use a cot that meets Mandatory Australian Standards (AS/NZS:2172) from Product Safety Australia
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/consumers/keep-baby-safe/settle-baby-to-sleep-safely/household-cots-guide
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-cot

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