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babs0906
12th June 2006, 09:58 PM
Hi,

Could anyone point me in the right direction to find plans or designs for a baby cot.

Thanks

Buttsy
8th July 2006, 11:46 PM
Wouldn't mind help with that also :D

dazzler
9th July 2006, 10:40 AM
Hi Butsybabs

Here is the Australian Standards re Cots;

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Baby_furniture_safety_tips?Open

these are the carbatec brackets that some of us have used;

http://www.carbatec.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80_19538_19539

there are other systems around. The carbatec work fine and look okay. There are some others around as well.

I previously built a cot and will be designing a new one for my next project in the next week or so and will post it if u like.

First thing is to go and get your mattress, or at least measure it up, as there are some different sizes available and build it around that size.

cheers

dazzler

DANNY HUNTER
13th July 2006, 11:36 AM
hi there,
i am trying to find drawing plans to build a babies cot but have not had any luck at this point, could someone out there please help me.

yours truely.
keen woodworker.

Gwhat
15th July 2006, 06:25 PM
A word of caution.

A few years ago I was involved in the preparation of the Australian Standard for Cots it was a scary experience, as the health professionals brought along some graphic pics of fatal accidents involving kids and cots. It wasn't only the bubs that were hurt, in many cases it was siblings as well. Whilst I don't think it has been proven cot design is thought to impact on SIDS.

The key points are;
Snag points for potential hangings, bibs etc caught on really stylish finials.
Entrapment points, Heads, Arms & Fingers.
Finishes, kids lick and chew on cots.
Mattress height vs. height of rails.
The abillity to raise the mattress when bub is small (saves backs) and to drop it as they grow (keeps them captive)


I'm not saying don't tackle a cot, but just be really careful of the design. Furntech in Launceston are the key testing facility or cots etc in Australia and may be of more assistance. Also www.kidsafe.com.au (http://www.kidsafe.com.au)

Regards

The Woodworker

Ashore
15th July 2006, 11:55 PM
When I built cots for my grandsons a couple of years ago I went to several baby shops with a digital camera pen paper and tape measure
The hardest part was getting the slide mechanism .
End result
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=22074&d=1145024372
Rgds

Seppo
26th July 2006, 02:21 PM
Hello

Nice work...any plans of this cot you wouldn't mind sharing?

I'm recently moved over from the states and the only thing in my tool box now is an extension cord and wrench set...I haven't done wood work since I was a cabinet carpenter 15 years ago, but seeing the prices of these things this weekend has me buying an electric drill+bits, circular saw, c-clamp, square, tape, and hammer.... This seems adequate to me unless i forgot something... Any suggestions?

echnidna
26th July 2006, 03:51 PM
Welcome to the forums Seppo.

Obviouslky you gotta sense of humour so you'll fit in well here. :)

dazzler
26th July 2006, 08:19 PM
Hi,

Could anyone point me in the right direction to find plans or designs for a baby cot.

Thanks

Seppo
26th July 2006, 08:55 PM
Welcome to the forums Seppo.

Obviouslky you gotta sense of humour so you'll fit in well here. :)Thanks mate...now how long 'til i become the most valued member?

echnidna
26th July 2006, 11:36 PM
dunno, ask Neil!!