Standards for nursery equipment

[iyaree]

Your Assignment Module Number and Heading: CHCCN305B Provide care for babies
Your Assignment Type: Standard Question
Currently Working in Childcare? No
Your knowledge: Basic Knowledge

Your Question?
Make a list of the current requirements for the use of nursery equipment according to the required standards.

What is your answer so far or What have you done so far as an attempt to solve this question?
Cots
 Follow mandatory standards on design, comply with Australian standards
 Assemble correctly
 Slats are appropriately spaced
 Locking system for the drop side
 Mattress fits correctly and is firm
 Maintenance and regular checks are done
 Follow SIDS guidelines (lay on back, feet at bottom end, no loose bedding)

High chairs
 Strong, stable and sturdy
 Has a 5 point restraint system
 Always used with supervison
 Place is an appropaitre postion
 Maintianence and regula checks
 Has breaks if there are wheels
 No areas on high chair that children can trap fingers in

Play pens
 Strong, stable and sturdy
 Locking system can not be unlocked by children
 At least 500mm high
 Spaceing between bars are between 50mm -95mm


Push/pull toys
 Use only toys that follow mandorty standeardds on testing and design
 No long cords
 No sharp edges

Change table
 Do not leave children unattended, always leave one hand on child
 Keep anything that can harm out of reach
 Use of harness or anti roll system

Rocker chairs
 Always place these on the floor
 Use a 5 point safety harness
 Make sure it is strong and sturdy
 Do not carry a child in a rocker chair
 When a baby starts to roll cease use

Prams/strollers
 Use the teether strap
 Do not leave a child unattended
 Make sure the brake system is red this follows mandatory standards
 Stroller must not be used for a child less than 6 months
 Must be at least a 3 point harness for a stroller

Exercise jumperoo
 Make sure these has a stronf restraint
 It is sercurely fitted together
 Always supervised
 The baby must have good head control and be able to sit
 Only use for short periods of time

Description and Message:
Is this what you think they are looking for?

I am not sure where to find the "current requirements" or the "required standards"

Thanks

[iyaree]

wow sorry for all the spelling mistakes!!!! i have yet to proof read and had a very cranky baby on my lap.

[Lorina]

I think you pretty much have everything covered!

As long as all equipment is up to Australian standards then it should be fine to use.

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content ... mId/971500

BTW - It's hard for me to type as well. My 7 month old is obsessed with keyboards, laptops and Ipads! As soon as she sees one she starts banging on the keys of the keyboard.

,
L.A

[iyaree]

Thanks again!!

They do also ask about walkers - i did look them up on the product safety site. I myself do not believe walkers should be used in a child care setting. I guess i will just use the info i can get from that site.

cheers