Cots and bassinets

Tasman Essentials Rascali cot review

Tasman Essentials Rascali cot

CHOICE Expert Rating

34%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Dropside (however see bad points).
  • Converts to chaise lounge (1 fixed side of cot), or junior bed (2 side guards which are sold separately).
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Serious safety failure: Based on the recommended mattress width, the distance between the mattress and the side of the cot when the mattress is centred is too large, creating a suffocation hazard.
  • Serious safety failure: The dropside fastening device at one end doesn't engage automatically when the dropside is raised – meaning it can appear to be firmly latched in the raised position when it is actually not.
  • Serious safety failure: The dropside and its locking mechanisms does not operate smoothly.
  • Serious safety failure: The upper corners of the cot ends could snag onto clothing, leading to a strangulation hazard once the baby is able to sit and stand upright.

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
34%
Safety performance score
20%
Ease of assembly score
65%
Passed key safety tests
Passed information requirements
1
Year tested
2016

Sustainability

Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Height (cm)
102
Length (cm)
139
Width (cm)
82
Recommended mattress size (mm)
1300 x 690 x 120
Website
tasmanessentials.com.au

Cost

Price
$599.00

Features

Dropside
Teething strips
Junior bed conversion kit
Yes (2 guard rails; sold separately)
Castors
Brakes
0

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