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Cots and bassinets

Peace of mind for you, peaceful sleep for your baby.

Yet another decision to make when you're getting ready for a new baby is that of the all-important sleeping quarters for your child. Do you want a bassinet and then a cot? Or just a cot straight off? Either way, important safety standards apply that you'll no doubt want to consider. Our reviews and test reports will help you make the right choice.

Meet the cot testers

Review and compare

Cot reviews CHOICE reviews cots in our lab to see which ones pass stringent Australian safety standards.

Bassinet and bedside sleeper reviews CHOICE reviews bassinets and bedside sleepers in our lab to see which ones pass our stringent safety tests.

Cot mattress reviews We test cot mattresses to see if they pass our firmness test.

Buying guides

Cot mattress buying guide Our tips help you find a safe mattress for your baby.

Bassinet buying guide Do you need a bassinet? And what should you look for?

Cot buying guide How to make the right pick among the pack, including safety, ease of use and features.

Articles

How we test cots How we help you choose a safe and secure cot that meets Australian safety standards.

How we test cot mattresses We use the standard test for cot mattress firmness to determine whether a mattress is safe for your baby.

How we test bassinets and bedside sleepers Safety is crucial during baby's first few months, but how does CHOICE test bassinets when there are no Australian standards?

Cot mattresses safety failure CHOICE calls for mandatory firmness test.

Bassinet recall issued Death of seven-week-old in UK prompts Australian recall of Bednest bassinet.

Cot recalled after failing CHOICE safety test CHOICE and the ACCC are warning consumers to stop using the All 4 Bubs Lunar Cot due to major safety failures.

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The cot testers

Our testers are dedicated to giving independent advice on child safety. They've also been doing this for many years, which means they're on top of all the latest safety standards when it comes to cots and bassinets.