Today, Australia has released the world’s first dedicated infant sleep surface testing standards — offering a breakthrough in how baby products can be scientifically assessed for safety and sparking a global conversation around product transparency, trust, and safer sleep.
These new standards are not yet mandatory, but they provide, for the first time, a validated, consistent methodology for testing the firmness of baby sleep products — including mattresses, loungers, and sleep positioners. Developed by Standards Australia with support from organisations including INPAA, Red Nose, River’s Gift, and others, the new standard sets a strong precedent for future regulation and international adoption.
“This isn’t about scaring parents — it’s about giving them more clarity and confidence,” said Cara Sayer, UK Safety Ambassador for INPAA and Inventor of SnoozeShade. “If a manufacturer truly believes their baby sleep product is safe, they should be eager to...
