How to Choose the Right Cot for Your Baby
- Think about how long you’ll use it
Look for a baby cot with adjustable mattress heights if you want flexibility as your child becomes more mobile. Some designs also convert into toddler beds, giving you more use from the same piece of furniture.
- Measure your nursery space
Take a look at the cot’s dimensions and the space around it before choosing. A compact design can leave more room for other nursery furniture, while a larger cot may give you more space around your baby.
- Check the mattress height settings
An adjustable base lets you choose a higher position when your baby is small, then lower the mattress as they start sitting or pulling themselves up. This gives you different height options at different stages.
- Look at the practical details
Small features can be handy depending on how you use your baby cot. Lockable castors can make moving it around easier, while teething rails can help protect the cot rails. Some designs also fold for simpler storage or transport.
- Consider a portable cot for travel
A portable cot can be useful for holidays, weekends away or visits to family, giving your baby a familiar place to sleep when you’re away from home. Look at the folded size, weight and how easily it packs away when choosing one.
Types of Baby Cots
Different baby cots suit different nurseries, spaces and stages. Here’s a quick look at the main options:
- Standard Cots - Classic full-size baby cots with adjustable mattress heights, giving you different positions for the early stages and as your baby becomes more mobile.
- Convertible Cots - Designed for longer use, these cots can convert into a toddler bed or day bed.
- Compact Cots - A great option for smaller spaces, shared rooms or apartments, as their smaller footprint leaves more room for nursery furniture.
- Travel Cots - Portable options for holidays, overnight stays and visits to grandparents. They fold down for transport and storage, giving you a convenient option when you’re away from home.
Cot Materials and Finishes
The baby cots in this range use timber, oak, white and other neutral finishes, giving you classic options that work beautifully with different nursery styles. They’re made with child-safe materials, meaning the components are selected for use around babies and young children, with non-toxic finishes that are appropriate for nursery furniture.
Some cots in the range comply with AS/NZS 2172:2013, the Australian/New Zealand safety standard for household cots. This means the cot has been assessed against the standard’s safety requirements for its construction, dimensions and design.
Mattresses and Bedding Essentials
Once you’ve chosen your baby cot, the mattress and bedding are the next pieces to consider. A firm, supportive mattress provides a stable sleep surface, while a well-fitting mattress protector and fitted cot sheets help keep everything clean and comfortable. Cot and mattress packages can make it easier to get your sleep setup sorted.
Choose bedding made for your cot’s specific mattress size, with a snug fit that stays securely in place. For safe sleep, keep the cot setup simple and use only accessories that follow current Australian safe-sleep guidance.
Trusted Cot Brands Parents Know and Love
We stock baby cots from well-known nursery brands, each offering something different to your nursery:
- Boori - Known for timber cots with compact options, adjustable mattress heights and designs that can convert for longer use.
- Mamas & Papas - Brings coordinated cot and nursery furniture collections together, with cotbeds designed to transition into toddler beds.
- Love N Care - Offers contemporary baby cot designs with clean lines, adjustable mattress positions and conversion options for continued use.
- Cocoon Furniture - Specialises in multi-stage cot designs that can transition through several configurations as your child grows.
- Leander - Recognised for its distinctive Scandinavian baby cot designs and adaptable configurations that extend from the newborn stage through to a junior bed.
- Babyrest - Focuses on adaptable cot designs, with options that combine adjustable mattress heights with toddler and daybed conversions.
- Tasman Eco - Covers a broad range of cot styles, including compact, wheeled and convertible designs for different nursery setups.
Bring Your Nursery Together
Baby Little Planet brings together baby cots and the nursery furniture you’ll need to build your baby’s space. From the clean lines of the Leander Linea Cot to the compact Boori Natty Compact Cot, explore options to suit your nursery, then find the pieces to complete the room.
