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Sam
My wife and I are looking at a cot from Big W as it matches our desired aesthetic and seems to be very good value. The safety standard that it conforms to according to the website is AS2172:2013. From what I can find on the internet, this safety standard supersedes AS 2172-2003. Can you please confirm if this cot is safe to chose for our baby? https://www.bigw.com.au/product/infasecure-lawson-cot-brown/p/92526/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2fbU3LS67gIVC3kqCh3DCAGcEAAYASAAEgKpe_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Red Nose Education
Red Nose recommends placing baby in a cot that meets Australian Standards on a firm, clean, well-fitting & flat mattress.
https://rednose.org.au/article/what-is-a-safe-cot
Product Safety Australia develops & monitors all safety standards for products in Australia.
AS/NZS 2172 is the standard number. The date is the review date.
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/standards/household-cots