Cots & Travel Cots

A crib often has bars

A cot is a very important purchase, as it will condition your child's sleep and, consequently, his awakening. A half-height cot means parents don't have to bend down too far to pick up their baby. A crib with bars, on the other hand, is indispensable when your baby starts to get restless, to prevent him or her from falling out. But beyond the choice of crib structure, it's important to choose a quality mattress, adapted to your child's morphology and neither too firm nor too soft. The crib can also be part of a set with the chest of drawers, changing table and wardrobe.

If there's one piece of furniture that's essential for the arrival of a new baby, it's a cot. After all, a newborn spends a large part of the day sleeping. A toddler can sleep up to 20 hours a day. As they grow older, even if their need for sleep diminishes, it remains very important, and many naps are necessary for the child's well-being and development. The child's bedroom and bed are therefore very important elements.

Follow our guide to choosing the best crib for your baby.

What type of bed should I choose for my baby?

The extra bed: the umbrella bed

Are you often on the move, and don't always have enough room for baby to sleep? Investing in an umbrella bed can be an economical and practical solution for keeping baby safe.

Umbrella beds are designed for occasional sleeping.

The co-sleeping bed

This type of bed is very much in vogue, as it allows a welcome degree of closeness between parents and baby. Totally secure, the co-sleeping bed meets baby's needs at night, during the first months.

However, as soon as the child starts to stand up, its use should be avoided.

The cradle

The cradle is the baby's bed par excellence. Often made of beech wood, this little crib is fashioned from beech wood. The height of the bars ensures total safety, even when baby starts to stand up.

The cradle can be combined with a baby changing area.

The baby carriage

The baby carriage is a mobile bed, usually mounted on wheels. So you can keep an eye on baby during his nap wherever you are in the house.

The right mattress for my little one

For babies, the most recommended and widely used type of mattress is foam. Baby is very light, so a spring mattress is of no use.

To guarantee your little one's safety, the mattress must be firm and fit the size of the bed and/or box spring. The mattress cover must be washable for hygienic reasons. OEKO TEX labels are always welcome.

How to organize your baby's bed?

All baby needs to sleep is a suitable mattress and a sleeping bag to keep him warm.

Cushions and sheets, which can be dangerous, are eliminated. A bed bumper can be installed, especially on beds with bars.

To make sure you don't get caught out, don't forget to prepare baby's room in advance, thanks to our free delivery service.

The evolving bed: a good idea?

In the crib category, there's the evolving bed, which follows the little one from birth to around ten years of age. This bed adapts to the child's development, and can be an economical and effective solution to avoid changing beds at every stage.

However, you need to invest a certain amount of money to ensure the quality of the products on offer.