NEW CHOICE testing has revealed that four out of 10 bassinets tested have serious safety failures.
"Unfortunately, there is currently no mandatory Australian safety standard for bassinets," said Kim Gilmour, CHOICE baby product expert.
"This means that year after year unsafe bassinets make it onto the shelves," she added.
"The most concerning findings were related to ill-fitting mattresses and non-breathable areas on the side of bassinets that can create an unsafe sleeping environment.
"Although there isn't a safety standard for bassinets in Australia, there is a standard test for cot mattress firmness, which we conducted in our accredited laboratory," Gilmour explained.
The bassinets with serious safety failures included the Kmart Anko Bassinet with Canopy, Childcare Osmo Bassinet, Fisher-Price Soothing View Bassinet, and Stokke Sleepi Mini V3.
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