Cariboo Cots, Dressers & Nursery Furniture

Get to Know Your Cariboo Cot Options

Cariboo offers cots in different timbers and styles to suit your nursery. Here’s a quick look at three options in our collection, so you can see how their features and sizing differ at a glance.

• Cariboo MacKenzie Cot | Suitable stage: Newborn to toddler years | Size (cm): L: 136, W: 74, H: 94 | Mattress size: 130 x 69cm | Key features: Ethically sourced European Ash, modern open-slat design, meets Australian and New Zealand safety standards and converts to a toddler bed with a conversion kit
• Cariboo Indi Cot | Suitable stage: Newborn to toddler years | Size (cm): L: 136, W: 80, H: 88.5 | Mattress size: 130 x 69cm | Key features: Ash timber with natural Hessian panels, 2 mattress heights, safe non-drop sides, complies with AS/NZS 2172:2013 and converts to a toddler bed with a conversion kit
• Cariboo Florence Cot | Suitable stage: Newborn to toddler years | Size (cm): L: 136, W: 74, H: 94 | Mattress size: 130 x 69cm | Key features: Ethically sourced New Zealand Pine, rounded legs and curved ends, white or natural legs, 2 mattress heights, safe non-drop sides and complies with AS/NZS 2172:2013

Use-Cases and Compatibility

A Cariboo cot can see your little one through several stages, with a few add-ons helping it adapt as they grow.

- Setting up for a newborn

A higher mattress setting makes it easier to lift your newborn in and out. As your baby becomes more active and starts pulling up, lower the base to the next setting. Pair the cot with a well-fitted mattress such as the Cariboo Tru-Sleep Cot Mattress, or choose a bundle like the MacKenzie Cot with Mattress.

- Moving to a toddler bed

When your little one is ready, the MacKenzie Toddler Conversion Kit and Indi Toddler Conversion Kit let you open up the cot so they can climb in and out independently. Both kits are suitable for children up to 30kg.

- Creating a changing station

The MacKenzie Dresser and Indi Dresser can be paired with their matching MacKenzie Change Tray or Indi Change Tray to create a changing station, then used as a regular dresser once nappy days are over. Always secure dressers to the wall with an anchor device.

- Furnishing the whole nursery

Prefer to set up everything at once? The MacKenzie Cot Package and Indi Nursery Bundle bring the cot, dresser and mattress together.

Looking After Your Cariboo Cot

Regular care helps keep your cot in good condition throughout the baby and toddler years. Always follow the care instructions for your specific cot.

Wipe down the timber - Use a soft, slightly damp cloth for everyday marks and dry the surface afterwards.

Check fittings regularly - Make sure bolts and fittings remain secure, and tighten them as directed by the manufacturer.

Keep the mattress snug - Check that the mattress still fits the cot without gaps around the edges.

Inspect for wear - Look over the slats, base and frame for any damage, and stop using the cot if anything is broken or loose.

What to Check Before You Buy:

- Check the mattress size

Choose a mattress that matches the cot’s recommended size and fits snugly with no gaps around the edges. Check the cot’s label and the individual product details before ordering.

- Measure your nursery

Compare the cot’s dimensions with your available space, leaving room for a dresser, nursing chair and easy access around the cot.

- Choose your timber and style

European Ash has a light, modern look, New Zealand Pine suits a more classic nursery, and Hessian panels add a softer texture.

- Plan for the toddler years

If you’d like the cot to convert to a toddler bed, check that a conversion kit is available for your chosen model.

Looking for more options? Explore our wider range of baby cots, cot mattresses, baby dressers and change mats to complete your nursery.