How To Make Up A Baby’s Cot?

When you are making up baby’s cot, keep in mind the following advice: 

  • Use a safe mattress: firm, clean and flat
  • Sleep baby on back
  • Keep head and face uncovered
  • Position baby’s feet at bottom of the cot
  • Tuck blankets in firmly or use a safe baby sleeping bag

Ensure your cot or portable cot complies with Australian Standards. When purchasing these products remember to look for the Australian Standard labelling.

Image shows how to set up a Safe Cot. Text with green ticks include:
Use a safe cot that meets the current Australian Standards
Use a safe mattress: firm clean, flat (not tilted or elevated),
Sleep baby on back
Keep head and face uncovered
Position baby's feet at the bottom of the cot
Tuck blankets in firmly or use a safe baby sleeping bagh
Breast feed baby
Keep baby smoke free
Safe sleeping environment night and day. 
Text next to red crosses are:
Do not use pillows, doonas, soft toys, cot bumpers or lambswools anywhere in the cot
Do not put your baby to sleep on a water bed or bean bag

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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Published on April 14, 2025

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