Collection: Baby Cot

A baby cot, or nursery cot, is where your baby sleeps for the first years, so safety comes first, then how long it lasts. Australian cots must meet a mandatory safety standard covering bar spacing, mattress fit and depth. Beyond safety, a convertible cot that turns from a baby crib into a toddler bed lasts longer, and an adjustable mattress base saves your back. Start with a cot that meets the standard, then look at conversion and adjustable height.

What makes a baby cot safe?

In Australia, cots sold must meet the mandatory cot safety standard, which is the first thing to check. The key safety points are bar gaps between 5 cm and 9.5 cm so a baby can't trap their head, a firm mattress that fits snugly with no gaps at the sides, and no footholds a toddler could climb. The mattress base sits at adjustable heights — higher for a newborn, lower once baby can sit or stand. Keep pillows, bumpers and soft toys out of the cot for safe sleep. Always confirm the cot meets the Australian standard.

What is a convertible cot?

A convertible cot is a cot that converts into a toddler bed, and sometimes a day bed, as your child grows, so one piece lasts from birth to the preschool years. You remove a side and adjust the base to turn the cot into a low toddler bed, delaying the move to a full bed. It costs a little more than a basic cot but saves buying a separate toddler bed. If you want the cot to last past the baby years, a convertible one is worth it; for short-term or a second cot, a basic model is fine.

Why does an adjustable mattress base matter?

The mattress base height adjusts for safety and convenience as baby grows. Set high, it saves you bending deep to lift a newborn in and out, protecting your back. Once baby can sit up, you lower the base so they can't topple over the side; once they can stand, you lower it to the bottom so they can't climb out. Most cots have two or three base heights. Always move the base down as your baby reaches each stage, since a base left high becomes a fall risk once they can pull themselves up.

Common questions

Do baby cots have to meet a safety standard in Australia?
Yes — cots sold in Australia must meet the mandatory cot safety standard, covering bar spacing, mattress fit and depth. Always confirm a cot meets it before buying.

What is the safe gap between cot bars?
Between 5 cm and 9.5 cm, so a baby can't fit their head or limbs through and become trapped. This spacing is part of the mandatory Australian cot standard.

What is a convertible cot?
A convertible cot turns into a toddler bed, and sometimes a day bed, as your child grows. It lasts from birth into the preschool years, saving a separate toddler bed.

When should I lower the cot mattress base?
Lower it once your baby can sit up, and to the lowest setting once they can stand, so they can't topple or climb out. A base left high becomes a fall risk.

Can I pay for a baby cot with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our baby cots start from $33, which is four fortnightly payments of about $8.25.

Complete the nursery

A cot pairs with the rest of the nursery. Add nursing furniture for feeding, a baby bath for bath time, and gates and playpens for safe play.

A $33 baby cot splits into four fortnightly payments of $8.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.