The best cots in Australia for 2026 are sturdy, made to the mandatory cot standard AS/NZS 2172, and suit both your space and how long you want the cot to last. Convertible cots that become toddler beds give you the most years of use, compact cots suit apartments and smaller nurseries, and folding cots are handy for grandparents' homes.
Below are our picks from the cots currently available at Baby Little Planet, grouped by what they do best. Every feature listed comes from the product's own specifications. You can also browse all baby cots, convertible cots and compact cots.
What to look for in a baby cot
- Safety standard: household cots sold in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 2172. Look for it on the product details and the cot itself.
- Mattress fit: use a firm mattress that matches the size your cot specifies, so there are no gaps around the edges. Many cots list a compatible mattress size or model.
- Base heights: a higher base makes lifting a newborn easier on your back; a lower base is needed once your baby can pull up to standing.
- Convertibility: some cots convert to a toddler bed, sofa or even a table set, which spreads the cost over more years.
- Size and mobility: measure your room and doorways. Lockable wheels make moving a cot between rooms easier.
Best cots in Australia for 2026
Leander Linea Cot – best convertible design
The Leander Linea Cot is made from solid beech with classic finger joints. It offers four configurations – infant cot, lowered baby bed, open toddler bed and, with back cushions and a cover (sold separately), a sofa. The base adjusts to two heights and the cot is recommended from birth to 3 years. The matching Leander Linea & Luna Mattress Comfort +7 is sold separately, or choose the Linea Cot with Mattress.
Cocoon Nest 4-in-1 Cot + Mattress Set – best 4-in-1 with mattress included
The Cocoon Nest 4-in-1 Cot + Mattress Set is made from solid European beech and evolves from a bassinet to a cot, toddler bed and finally a table and chairs set. It has gently curved ends designed with airflow in mind, two base heights, and four lockable wheels, and it fits through standard doorways. The product details state it meets AS/NZS 2172:2010, and the set includes a matched mattress.
Boori Turin Cot Bed – best cot bed for the long haul
The Boori Turin Cot Bed is crafted from sustainable solid Australian Araucaria wood and plywood, with a two-tone finish and angled feet. It has two base heights and converts to a toddler bed by removing one side, lasting from birth to around 5 years (a toddler guard panel is sold separately). It needs a 132cm x 70cm cot bed mattress, which isn't included.
il Tutto Ollie Sustainable Timber Cot – best for sustainable materials
The il Tutto Ollie Sustainable Timber Cot is crafted from FSC-certified New Zealand timber with birch wood dowels and non-toxic, lead-free finishes. It converts from cot to toddler bed and has two base heights. A mattress is purchased separately.
Babyrest Juno Cot – best statement piece
The Babyrest Juno Cot is made from European Ash with reeded detailing and brass hardware accents. It has two mattress heights (bassinet and toddler settings) and converts to a toddler bed or daybed with the Junior bedrail accessory (sold separately). For the full room in one go, see the Juno Cot, Chest & Mattress Nursery Package.
Boori Natty Compact Cot – best compact cot
The Boori Natty Compact Cot is slightly smaller than Boori's cot beds and its width fits through a standard door frame. Lockable castors let you keep it in your bedroom in the newborn stage, then wheel it into the nursery. It has two base heights. Prefer it ready to go? Choose the Natty Compact Cot with Mattress.
Babyhood Fold N Go Timber Cot – best folding cot
The Babyhood Fold N Go Timber Cot opens and folds flat in seconds, making it a practical option for a holiday home or Nanna's place. The padded timber base adjusts to a bassinet level and a cot level, and a single-hand internal drop side reduces bending. Babyhood states it is tested to two Australian standards: the household cot standard and the folding portable cot standard. For travel, also see our portable and travel cots.
Grotime Pearl 4-in-1 Cot – best budget cot
The Grotime Pearl 4-in-1 Cot is made from sustainable New Zealand timber and has a drop side to make placing your baby down easier. It has newborn, toddler and sofa bed modes, a teething rail, a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, and the product details state it conforms to AS/NZS 2172. The compatible mattress size is 130 x 69 x 10cm.
Cot, cot bed, compact cot or bassinet?
A standard cot suits most nurseries, a cot bed converts to a toddler bed for extra years of use, a compact cot saves floor space, and a bassinet is a smaller sleep space for the first months. Not sure where to start? Read our guide to bassinet vs cot.
Plan the whole nursery
Your cot is the centrepiece, so it's worth planning the rest around it. Use our Nursery Checklist, pair your cot with a nursing chair in our Perfect Pairs range, and read how to choose a nursery chair. Seen a lower price on an identical cot at another Australian retailer? Our Price Promise means we'll match it, and our 12-week lay-by lets you pay over time.
Frequently asked questions
What safety standard should a cot meet in Australia?
Household cots sold in Australia must comply with the mandatory standard AS/NZS 2172. Folding portable cots are covered by a separate standard.
Is a convertible cot worth it?
If you'd like one piece of furniture to last beyond the baby years, yes. For example, the Boori Turin Cot Bed converts to a toddler bed and lasts from birth to around 5 years, while the Cocoon Nest ends up as a table and chairs set.
Do cots come with a mattress?
Most don't. The Leander Linea, Boori Turin and il Tutto Ollie are sold without a mattress, while the Cocoon Nest set and the Boori Natty Compact Cot with Mattress include one. Always buy the mattress size your cot specifies.
When should I move my baby from a bassinet to a cot?
Follow your bassinet's limits. Many are designed for use only until your baby starts rolling. Our bassinet vs cot guide explains the signs.
When should my child move from a cot to a bed?
It varies by child and by cot. The Leander Linea is recommended from birth to 3 years before it opens up as a toddler bed, while Boori cot beds convert to a toddler bed for use to around 5 years.
