What's the Australian Infant Sleep Products Standard?

When it comes to baby sleep products, safety is non-negotiable. In Australia, all cots sold must meet the Mandatory Safety Standard AS/NZS 2172-2003. This standard is designed to reduce the risk of injury by ensuring that baby beds and cots are built with strict safety requirements.

Key Safety Requirements

The standard focuses on preventing entrapment and injury. Some of the most important requirements include:

• Safe spacing between bars or panels: Gaps must be between 50 mm and 95 mm, so babies cannot trap their arms, legs, or heads.

• Mattress-to-frame gap: The gap between the mattress and the bed frame must be less than 20 mm to avoid entrapment.

• No unsafe openings: Openings of 30–50 mm are not allowed, as they can trap limbs.

• No small holes: Holes between 5–12 mm are prohibited, as they may catch tiny fingers.

How Our Beds Meet the Standard

Our Montessori-inspired floor beds are thoughtfully designed with these safety requirements in mind. The spacing between our timber dowels is 70 mm, safely within the regulated range. To ensure the mattress fits snugly, each bed frame is custom-sized to the mattress dimensions you provide. Because mattress sizes can vary, we always recommend checking that your mattress fits securely, leaving no unsafe gaps.

Why This Matters

For parents, knowing that a bed meets Australian safety standards offers peace of mind. It means your child can enjoy the freedom and independence of a Montessori floor bed while resting in a safe, nurturing environment.

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