The depth should also be at least 150mm when the dropside is down. The depth should be 300mm when it is in the upper position.

Deep enough to stop a child from falling out: the distance from the top of the mattress to the top of the lowest side when the dropside is closed should be at least 500mm when the base is set in the lowest position.

The right dimensions: Take a tape measure with you when youвЂ™re shopping for a cot so you can check the dimensions, as explained in the following points.

Sturdy and durable: All components should be permanently fixed or require the use of a tool to take apart.

We think manufacturers should get their cots re-certified at least every two years. Most cots are certified when first produced, but might then be manufactured for several years without ever being re-certified, which means manufacturing variations can subtly change the cot over time. CHOICE tests show that some cots with this label might still fail some safety criteria, perhaps due to manufacturing variations, but standards certification is the benchmark.

Standards certified: The cot should be certified to the Australian safety standard AS/NZS 21 version is still currently the mandatory version of the standard.

ItвЂ™s important that your child is as safe as possible in their cot. HereвЂ™s what CHOICE says to look for when buying a cot. Cots might only be used for a relatively short period of time in your timeвЂ™s life, but itвЂ™s vital that they're safe for your little one to use.

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