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#288725 19-Jul-2021 07:09

Hi all,

My wife and I are looking at buying a cot for our first child due soon.

I was not to keen on a drop side cot due to the fact they have been banned in the USA and Europe for safety concerns, however after reading that instead of outright banning them, NZ increased the safety stands in which they must meet to be able to be imported and sold. Also after using one of these in store they do seem sturdy and safe, although I am no expert!

After doing some research I have found there have been three AS/NZ safety standards over the years for cot safety/compliance:

AS/NZ 2172:2003
AS/NZ 2172:2010
AS/NZ 2172:2013

We are really keen on the cot linked below, but online and instore the only information in relation to standards is "Complies with NZ AS/NZ Standards", but it does not mention what standard, I also asked in store and they had no idea and weren't too helpful either.

Obviously with a little ones safety in mind I prefer the most up to date safety standard so if the one we like only meets and older standard and not the latest one we will look for another one that meets the latest standard.

https://www.babyfactory.co.nz/babyco-classic-pine-cot-white-81422

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#2746392 19-Jul-2021 07:27

Why is it a safety concern?

Is it because a baby and crush themselves or because an adult and crush the baby?

If the former that's an issue that can be easily fixed by a good design if its the latter then umm...

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#2746394 19-Jul-2021 07:38

Does it have a manual or paperwork? Often there's a requirement to list the exact standards it's tested to.

If there's a regulator for this kind of thing, they might be able to tell you if there's a requirement for a declaration of conformity (which usually lists the exact standards used) or similar.

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#2746411 19-Jul-2021 08:38

The Product Safety Standards (Household Cots) Regulations 2005 refer to the 2003 version of the Standard. Usually if there is significant change in a Standard the Regulation gets updated.
"Only the version of the standard that's specifically cited in the Regulations applies — revisions after the date the law is made don't form part of the requirements. The cited standard will remain available through Standards New Zealand — check to make sure you have the correct version."

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#2746415 19-Jul-2021 08:57

Cannot speak for the standards, but have you considered buying a cot where the base is movable instead? We got the Mocka one and while our son was a baby we had it in the raised position, once he could stand we lowered it. The raised position I would argue is much more simple than moving the sides up and down.

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#2746737 19-Jul-2021 16:16

Another option is to check with Consumer, they'll sort out which standards are required, which product complies with them, and if there's any additional stuff you need to know. Much easier than ploughing through the standards yourself to try and figure out what's what.

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#2746739 19-Jul-2021 16:19

+1 for getting a cot where you can raise the mattress/base while they are younger

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#2746824 19-Jul-2021 20:41

neb: Another option is to check with Consumer, they'll sort out which standards are required, which product complies with them, and if there's any additional stuff you need to know. Much easier than ploughing through the standards yourself to try and figure out what's what.

Thanks, how would I go about that? I guess there would be a charge also?

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#2746828 19-Jul-2021 20:49

We had a dropside cot, and barely ever used the dropside bit of it. It also had an adjustable base and the dropside was removable so it could be used as a toddler bed when the got older.

Different strokes, but I don't think you'll find it as useful as you think you will, unless you are very short and your baby is very heavy.

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#2746836 19-Jul-2021 21:23

They are also loud when the click back into place when you raise it.

The baby you just spent the last hour trying to get to sleep, is now awake again.

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#2746856 19-Jul-2021 22:31

David321:
neb: Another option is to check with Consumer, they'll sort out which standards are required, which product complies with them, and if there's any additional stuff you need to know. Much easier than ploughing through the standards yourself to try and figure out what's what.

Thanks, how would I go about that? I guess there would be a charge also?

They make some stuff available for free, and for the rest give you at least partial access for free. If that's not enough, someone may be able to look up the recommendation for you (this isn't to encourage bypassing Consumer's subscriptions, but more that they probably wouldn't expect someone to take out a subscription just to find out whether cot A is safer than cot B).

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#2746871 19-Jul-2021 23:24

Consumer haven’t done any comparisons. The Commerce Commission has a guideline.