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How can consumers establish if a dummy is safe?
There is a mandatory standard for baby dummies in Australia. The mandatory standard require...

Are there rules requiring that only safe blinds can be supplied?
On 1 January 2011, the new national regulations came into effect and apply throughout Australia. ...
Where can I buy safety devices for blind and curtain cords?
You can get safety devices such as cord guides, cleats and tension devices from hardware or windo...
What if my blind or curtain cord can’t work without a looped cord?
Fit it with a cord-tensioning device that encloses the cord or chain loops, or use a cleat to sec...
I live in a rented home and my lease agreement doesn’t allow me to drill holes in the walls. How can I still fix dangerous curtain and blind cords?
If you live in a rented home, contact your landlord or property manager and ask them to arrange t...
I don’t want to damage my new tiles by drilling holes into them so that I can fix a cord tension device. What else can I do?
Remember that a child’s life may be at stake, so reconsider drilling the holes. Alternati...

Can I use a folding cot that has an inflatable or expandable mattress?
No. Under the mandatory standard, inflatable mattresses that are self-inflating or manually infla...
Does the mandatory standard apply to second-hand folding cots or folding cots for hire?
Yes, any supply of folding cots must meet the mandatory standard.
Should I replace my old folding cot with one that meets the mandatory standard?
A folding cot made or supplied before the mandatory standard came into effect may still be safe. ...
My child is starting to want to climb out of the folding cot. Should I keep using it with my child?
When children are too big or too old for a folding cot you should only sleep them in a household ...
Are products like bassinettes, carry cots, baby hammocks or other sleeping facilities covered by the folding cot mandatory standard?
No, these sleeping products are not captured by the current folding cot mandatory standard d...

Does the household cots mandatory standard apply to second-hand household cots?
Yes. However, there is a specific set of requirements prescribed for second-hand cots under ...
Can I sell antique or collectable cots and do they need to meet the requirements of the mandatory standard?
Yes. But these cots can only be sold for display purposes and not to sleep in children in. While ...
Should I get rid of our second-hand cot and replace it one that meets the mandatory standard?
Household cots may be used for only short periods. As a result, it is possible that a s...
When should parents or carers move infants out of a cot?
Children are usually ready for a low bed or a toddler bed when they can: stand confidently in ...
Are products such as half-cot co-sleepers, playpens, rigid bassinettes or other sleeping facilities covered by the household cot mandatory standard?
No, these sleeping products are not captured by the current mandatory standard definition. You sh...

I want to sell a new children’s toy. What do I need to know and do before I sell it?
There are many mandatory standards and bans relating to children’s toys that all suppliers must...