Test 1 - Section 2

Section 2.

You will hear a radio program giving parents advice about buying cots for their babies to sleep in.

First you have some time to look at questions 11 to 17.

Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 17.

Hello and welcome to today’s buyer beware program, where we give you some tips on how to spend your money wisely.

Now in today’s show we’re looking at beds for children and babies. let’s start by looking at baby cots that’s for children of up to three years old.

We tested three different cots, all in the budget price range and as usual we will feature the good points, the problems, and our verdict. the first cot we looked at was by baby safe, and it had several good points to recommend it.

Our testers liked the fact that it had four wheels, so it was easy to move around.

The only slide problems with this cot were that it had no breaks.

But they didn’t think that mattered too much, at first they were a bit concerned about the sidebar because they felt babies could trap their fingers in it.

But our testers felt that this was unlikely to happen so they’ve given this one a verdict of satisfactory, the next cot was by choice cots, and this time our testers were pleased to find a cot which is simple to put together unlike others we looked at.

On the minus side, our testers did not like the fact that the side of the cot did not drop down making it difficult to pick up newborn babies, however the real problem with this cot was a space between the bars, our testers found they were too wide and a baby could easily trap his head.

We felt this was a real safety hazard and so we’ve labeled this one dangerous i’m afraid.

Before you hear the rest of the program you have some time to look at questions 18 to 20.

Now listen and answer questions 18 to 20.

And finally better news for the mother’s choice cut, this cut was slightly different in that although the sidebar did not drop down, the base could be raised or lowered into two different positions making it safe as well as convenient.

The negatives for this one were quite minor, the only niggle everyone had was the fact that it has no wheels and the only other problem anyone could find was that there were pictures, which was simply stuck on and so could easily become detached.

The makers have now promised to discontinue this practice as this cot will then be safe in every way, we have made the mother’s choice cot our best buy, congratulations mother’s choice.

So what features should you look for in a baby’s cot?

Well, obviously safety is a very important factor, as well as comfort and convenience.

We recommend that if you are buying a cot do make sure that any metal present is not rusted or bent in any way.

You should ensure your cot has only rounded or smooth edging without any sharp edges, this is especially important for wooden cots.

And now onto beds for toddlers.

That is the end of section two you now have half a minute to check your answers

Now turn to section 3.