Child Developement

A durable baby cot is a good bedding option for fast-growing babies as it can last up to 3-5 years.

What to consider

• Compliance with safety standards: Non-negotiable
• Material and finish: Non-toxic, rounded edges, space between bars <6 cm
• Adjustable height and base- should grow with baby: Top feature to ensure you get highest value for money
• Measurement: Don't rely on judgement - Use the measuring tape to make sure it doesn’t get stuck in the doorway
• Storage space/ Wheels: Bonus features that make life easier

Popular brands		IKEA	MOTHERCARE	BABY ONE	COMBELLE	LUCKY BABY	BABY DREAM
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Model		STUVA	DARLINGTON	REGINE	ARTHUR	TOPAZ	MILANO 4in1
Safety standards		EN 716-1 and CPSA 0023		AS/NZS Safety Standard	EN 716 – 1 & PEFC certification	EUROPEAN SAFETY STANDARD EN 176	AS/NZS Safety Standard
Material and finish		Honeycomb structure recycled paper filling, Solid beech, Fibreboard, Particleboard, Acrylic paint, ABS plastic	Wood, Protective teething rails 69% Pine 15% LVL, 16% MDF	Non toxic paint food-grade teething rails New Zealand Pinewood	Solid beechwood, slatted bed-base with curved outlines made in multiplex plywood board; Made in France	Malaysia Veneer/Rubber/Nyatoh Non-toxic paint	Non toxic paint New Zealand pine wood
Adjustable or not		Yes, 2 heights	Yes, 3 heights, fixed sides, upto 4 yrs	Yes. 2 heights, upto 40 kg	Height adjustable upto 4 positions, 0-4 years; 3 removable bars (only by adult)	3 stages, upto 20 kg, drop side	2 adjustable height; upto 40 kg
Dimensions		120x60	L144 x D75 x H93cm	54" × 30" × 46"	L120 x W 60 x H 90	125cm x 66cm x 98cm	128x70x107
Additional features- Storage space, Wheels		Storage space	With waterproof mattress	4 castor wheels	Swivel casters with brakes, with mattress	4 wheels	4 wheels, with mattress
Tip			Buy during Jan sale! Or Dec pre-sale		Combination with Candide mattress	Buy with mattress to get a better deal	Combination with latex mattress & bedding set
Price		344	399	419	399	279	419
Where to buy		IKEA	Mothercare	Spring Maternity	Pupsik Studio	BabyOnline	Baby Kingdom

Tips

• It's incredibly easy to get carried away with cute cribs and beautiful baskets but reality check-  they are good for only a few precious months! Go for durability.
• If in doubt, buy second hand- Considering many babies refuse to sleep in the cot, this may be a more cost-effective way to find out. Do replace mattress for hygiene reasons!
• Most folks would rather buy this item after "touching-feeling" -go to a baby hyper store or baby fair or make a trip to the showroom.