What safety standard should a carrycot have?
Short answer: Moses baskets and carrycots: look for BS EN 1466:2014 or BS EN 1466:2023.
- Check it fits your chassis.
- Check whether it is approved for overnight sleep. Only some are.
- Use the mattress supplied, with nothing added.
What the guidance says
- Moses baskets and carrycots: look for BS EN 1466:2014 or BS EN 1466:2023.
- No safety standard covers SIDS, so a product that meets a British Standard is not automatically safer for sleep.
Related questions
What is a carrycot?
A lie-flat bassinet that clips onto a pushchair chassis.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.