Article 1Definitions

For the purposes of this Decision:

  • cot mattress’ means a product providing support for newborns and children sleeping in a cot. It usually measures 60 × 120 cm or 70 × 140 cm and varies in thickness between 6 and 15 cm. It can also be foldable,

  • cot bumper’ means an upholstered accessory for a cot attached to the inner part of it, generally used to improve the comfort of the child. It can cover at least one side of the cot,

  • suspended baby bed’ means a cot or a crib, often with a non-rigid or other flat surface suspended with cords, straps or slings from one or more anchorage points. It is used to lay down a young baby who cannot kneel or sit up unaided,

  • duvet for children’ means a fabric bag containing a soft filling for use in the cot to increase comfort when sleeping and prevent hypothermia,

  • children’s sleep bag’ means a warmly lined or padded body-length bag, in which the baby is placed and designed to prevent hypothermia and suffocation while sleeping or lying in a cot.