My Child Cot Bed Set (Inc. Mattress) - Milano

A range of modern style nursery furniture, crafted in a beautiful Ash and Ash veneer. The Milano cot bed that will last you from newborn right through to around 3 years old. This range simply oozes quality and finesse.

Features:

* Crafted in solid Ash and Ash veneer
* 2 split ends for junior bed conversion
* 3 base positions
* Overall dimensions - 144cm (l) x 77cm (w) x 91cm (h)
ncluding Obaby Sprung Cot Mattress

A high quality sprung mattress from O Baby to match it's line of high quality cots and cot/beds.

Features:

• Cotbed sprung mattress
• Size - 140 x 69cm

Co-ordinates with Milano Dresser and Wardrobe available separately

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Parentsupermarket.com Top tips for buying the RIGHT Cot;

A cot will be one of the bulkiest as well as one of the most expensive pieces of baby equiptment you'll need to invest in before your little one arrives so it's not a purchase to be rushed into.
It's worth taking your time to choose a suitable cot to last you through your baby's early months.

Top Five Factors;
 
 - Safety
 - Price
 - Whether the cot can be converted into a toddler bed
 - Cot has drop-side and height adjustable base
 - Durability


 Moses Baskets and Cribs

In the early weeks and months, when your baby is young, you may prefer to use a Moses basket or small crib. These are smaller in size, so can be a good fit for a tiny baby and help them feel more secure. They’re also ideal for you to move around easily, which is great when you want to have your baby near you at night for easy feeding. As your baby grows, they’ll begin to get too big for the Moses basket or crib. As a rough guide, you can expect the fit to be wrong from about the age of three months, or when your baby can sit unaided.

Cots

Cots can be used from birth until the age of about 2½ years old, or until your child is ready to move to something bigger. Cots come in various sizes, with some being smaller and bigger than others. Small cots are fine for babies and are not too overwhelming in size, but larger cots do have the advantage of giving longer usage and providing more room for your baby. The size of cot you go for should be guided by how you want to use it. When you’re shopping for a cot, look out for the British Standards Institution (BSI) number, as this means the product complies with all safety standards.
Some cots have a height-adjustable base. The number of height positions a cot has varies slightly, but most have two or three. This means that you can adjust the base height as your baby grows in size, ensuring the cot is the right fit for longer. For example, in the early weeks and months, you could use the highest level, so it’s easier for you to lift your baby in and out. But as they grow and gain the ability to start to pull themselves up into a sitting or standing position, the base can be lowered to ensure they can’t get out of the cot on their own.

Some cots will have drop sides. One side of the cot will have a mechanism designed to let you lower the side so you can lift your baby in and out with ease. Some cots have drop mechanisms on both sides.

Some will also come with a teething rail - a protective covering lining the side edges of the cot - handy if you want to avoid the risk of damage to the cot.


Cot Beds

Another option to consider is a cot bed. This is a cot which has removable sides and end panels, which means it can be easily converted into a bed for a toddler. As well as being ideal for those worried about getting the right fit, as it changes as your baby gets bigger, it also extends the life of the cot and can make the product better value for money. They also make the move from a cot to a bed as smooth as possible for your child.  Cot beds can be used from about 2½ years old to around about the age of 5.

Moving on to a Bed

If you’ve not opted to buy a cot bed, or your child is just beginning to outgrow their cot bed, they’ll be a time when they need to upgrade to a proper bed. It’s not a good idea to make the move before they’re ready, as they will be too small for a bed, so be guided by their size and age.
As a rough guide, your child may be ready to move to a bed at around about the age of 5 years old. Again, a large double bed is unlikely to be suitable, as it will be way to big for your child, so a single bed is ideal.