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Ralph
Hi there, I have an older cot that I was planning to use, but finding it difficult to find a mattress that sits exactly. The cot is a gumleaf nursey cot, and recommends a mattress size of 680mm wide x 1300mm long AND 150mm thick, and notes that to prevent galls the maximum mattress thickness should not exceed 150mm. I have tried to find a cot mattress to fit, but can only find 660 x 1300 (with 125 thickness), OR 680 x 1310 (with 125 thickness). How do I know if this is safe to use? The sellers have said they are SIDS compliant and the sales rep said it will be fine - but I just want to make sure and buy a new set if not. thanks
Red Nose Education
Red Nose recommends that a cot mattress be firm, clean, well-fitting & flat & that it complies with the size and depth recommended by the manufacturer of the cot.
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-mattress
How old is the cot you are wanting to use?
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-cot
Ensure that it still meets safety requirements from Product Safety Australia (ACCC)
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-furniture/household-cots
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/Safety alert — Cots.pdf