Sleeping is a potentially risky time for young children, especially babies. A variety of factors can conspire to harm the child.
Globally, authorities have published guidelines to regulate the sleep environment to make it safe for children. In May 2017, the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) published EN 16890:2017, a new standard covering mattress products for children.
The Decision of the European Commission, 2010/372/EU, on the safety requirements of children