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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is undertaking a consumer survey on parents’ perceptions about using baby sling carriers.

The ACCC's free Choke Check tool is now available across the country via postcard stands at cafes and other public venues. The tool can help prevent choking hazards to small children.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reviewing the mandatory safety standard for child restraints for use in motor vehicles. Stakeholders are invited to make written submissions on the consultation paper by close of business Thursday 16 January 2014.

The revised version of the voluntary Children’s Nightwear Standard (AS/NZS 1249) has been released as a draft for public comment. Public consultation meetings are planned for Sydney (26 July 2013) and Melbourne (31 July 2013).

Standards Australia has published for public comment a draft revision of the Australian Standard for children's Nightwear and limited daywear. The ACCC is encouraging all relevant stakeholders to review Standards Australia’s proposal.

New mandatory standard for baby walkers to take effect from 15 February 2013.

The ACCC has amended the draft revised mandatory standard for baby walkers since the first round of consultation.

This document provides information and seeks public comment on the proposed regulation.

Parents are warned not to purchase a particular type of child car restraint being sold online that appears to breach Australia’s mandatory safety standards.

Invitation to request the ACCC hold a conference in relation to the proposed permanent ban on certain babies’ dummies and the proposed permanent ban on certain dummy chains