{"id":5700,"date":"2021-08-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/?p=5700"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:12:35","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-cot-for-your-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiddies-kingdom.com\/blog\/newborn-essentials\/nursery-furniture-2\/how-to-choose-the-right-cot-for-your-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Cot for Your Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Choosing nursery furniture for your little one is an exciting and fun experience \u2013 and picking the right cot is probably the most important decision of all. At the start, your baby will likely spend their time sleeping in a <\/span>Moses basket<\/span><\/a> and at around 6 months old or when you feel comfortable, they can move to a cot or <\/span>cot bed<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There are lots of different cots out there to choose from and we understand this can be overwhelming for mums and dads \u2013 so we\u2019re here to help! In this blog, we will take you through everything you need to know before going on the hunt for the perfect cot. In no time \u2013 you\u2019ll be able to rest easy knowing your babe is getting the best night\u2019s sleep in the perfect cot.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What type of bed should my baby be in?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Newborn babes can often look and feel a little lost in a big cot, which is why most parents choose to use a Moses basket or a bedside crib. The <\/span>NHS<\/span><\/a> advises that whenever your baby is snoozing in their first 6 months \u2013 they should be in the same room as you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Some parents will use both so that they have one downstairs and one upstairs. However, our experts recommend avoiding multiple sleeping products. This could become extremely disruptive for your little one if they\u2019re constantly being moved around into different sleeping positions. The less the better we say \u2013 minimal sleeping spots will also help when it comes to making the big move from crib to cot too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once they\u2019re around 6 months old, you\u2019ll notice that your little wriggler is outgrowing their snoozing space and this is when you\u2019ll need to upgrade to a cot or cot bed which is much bigger. Most parents tend to move their baby into their own room when they have outgrown their Moses basket or bedside crib, but do what feels most comfortable for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

You may be wondering why you can\u2019t put your child into a cot straight away. You\u2019ll want to keep your new bundle of joy as safe as possible, and not putting them in a cot for the first few months is the way to do this. Why? Well, a cot is a very big space for someone so little and dainty, so it\u2019s best to avoid one to keep your bub away from any potential harm.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Once babies hit the 6-month mark, most of them will be strong enough to hold their own heads up. This is when you can start thinking about introducing a cot into their life. It\u2019ll be your bub\u2019s snoozing spot between approximately 18 months to 2 years old.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What to look out for when choosing a cot<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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Now let\u2019s get down to business about what to look for when choosing a cot for your precious little one. In this section, we discuss the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n