Safety & trusted sources.
Official Australian sources for infant sleep, product safety and safer family spaces.
Some decisions deserve more than an attractive shopping photograph. This resource list highlights the primary sources we reference for infant sleep, toys, furniture and everyday baby gear. The official resources—not this summary—should guide current safety decisions.
Infant sleep
Red Nose Australia: Safe Sleeping Guide explains its recommendations for babies from birth to one year. This includes placing babies on their backs, keeping the head and face uncovered and using an appropriate safe sleep space.
ACCC Product Safety: Infant sleep products mandatory standards sets out the regulatory framework, including safety and information requirements that apply to suppliers from 19 January 2026.
Furniture and room safety
ACCC: Toppling furniture and televisions guide explains why appropriate wall or floor anchoring matters, particularly around young children.
Play and toy selection
ACCC: Kids' toys guide covers age suitability, small parts, damage and other safety concerns. The button batteries guide explains the serious hazards of accessible batteries.
Prams, chairs and second-hand gear
See the ACCC's prams and strollers guidance, high chair guidance and second-hand buying guidance.
How to use these links
Safety guidance can change and individual products may be recalled. Check the official material, specific product model, current warnings and manufacturer instructions whenever making a safety-related decision. For health questions, seek advice from a suitably qualified professional. In a life-threatening emergency in Australia, call Triple Zero (000).