Cot bed checklist: what to check
A cot bed is one of the first big nursery purchases. These are the things to check.
- Mattress size: use a mattress that matches the cot bed's stated size and fits snugly.
- Base heights: many cot beds have more than one base height; lower it as your baby gets more mobile.
- Conversion: check what the cot bed converts into and whether any extra parts are needed.
- Room: measure the nursery for the cot bed plus storage and a chair.
- Safer sleep: for up-to-date safer sleep advice, see The Lullaby Trust.
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