Child Safety and Baby Products
We know how exciting it is preparing for a baby to join your family but purchasing infant and nursery products can be very confusing.
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We know how exciting it is preparing for a baby to join your family but purchasing infant and nursery products can be very confusing.
Most manufacturers work to ensure their products are safe for your baby, not all will meet safety standards. It is often difficult for parents to choose products safely.
Be cautious of second hand or hand-me-down products- these can also pose safety issues
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“Tragically, since 2001, about two infant deaths in Australia per year have been associated with inclined sleep products such as rockers and bouncers marketed for sleep, while the death of around one child per year has been connected to other infant sleep products such as cots, inflatable beds and mattresses.
ACCC – Rickards
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is an independent Commonwealth statutory authority.
They are the federal government department that ensures that all Australians have access to information about products and services available.
Published in August 2022, parents and carers can get the latest, most reliable information on best practices to keep their baby safe and unsafe products
This is a dedicated website, where parents and carers can go for safety advice on how they can protect their baby when playing, moving, sleeping, soothing, bathing and changing.
(www.babyproductsafety.gov.au)
Check the Government recall of products here to ensure the safety of any equipment you purchase
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/
Access the Kidsafe baby product guide here
