Child safety
Raise and lock cot sides after care
Raise and lock the cot side according to the manufacturer's instructions after care. Gently check the latch before stepping away; stop using a faulty cot.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
A lowered or unlocked cot side leaves an opening through which a baby can fall.
Wrong action
Leaving the baby in the cot with its side lowered after care.
Correct action
Raise and lock the cot side according to the manufacturer's instructions after care.
What to do
- Learn the cot's locking method and check that the mechanism is sound.
- Raise and lock the cot side according to the manufacturer's instructions after care.
- Gently check the latch before stepping away; stop using a faulty cot.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Department of Health, Family Health Service — F5 家庭健康服務：Safe Sleep Sweet Dreams
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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