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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May

Consumer group Choice claims some bassinets pose a serious suffocation risk for babies

Mother comforting newborn daughter in bassinet
Unlike cots, there are no mandatory safety standards for bassinets in Australia. Photograph: Image Source/Getty Images

Bassinets from Kmart, Stokke and Fisher-Price pose serious suffocation risks for babies, according to the consumer group Choice.

Out of 10 bassinets tested by Choice, four were found to have serious safety failures: the Kmart Anko Bassinet with Canopy, Childcare Osmo Bassinet, Fisher-Price Soothing View Bassinet and Stokke Sleepi Mini V3 and mattress.

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