Cots and bassinets

Cots and bassinets are manufactured baby beds that provide a safe place for a baby to sleep. There are several makes, models and styles to choose from and come with various types of accessories and mattresses. 

A bassinette is much smaller than a cot and is designed for babies up to 6 months old.  Baby is transferred to a cot once he or she reaches this age or has outgrown the bassinette.  
Both can be purchased new online with prices ranging from $80.00 - $599.00+.  They are also available from local retail stores such as The Warehouse, Kmart, The Baby Factory and Farmers. 

Second hand cots and bassinettes can also be a good option and can be purchase on Trade Me or through local newspaper advertisements etc.

All new and second-hand cots must meet these safety requirements:

• The cot must be more than 500mm deep. Measure from the top of the mattress to the top of the cot side.
• The mattress must fit the cot firmly. Any gaps at the ends and sides should be less than 20mm.
• Spaces between the bars of the cot must be between 50mm and 85mm.
• The four corner posts must not stick up more than 5mm.
• The dropside catches must lock securely.
• Screws and nails must not stick out.
• Cot ends must not have fancy cut outs.
• There must not be any bars, ledges or other footholds that an infant can use to climb out of the cot.
• The base of the cot must be firm, with no parts to collapse or bend when pushed down.

For online purchasing:
www.TheWarehouse.co.nz
www.babyfactory.co.nz
www.thecotstore.co.nz
www.pamco.co.nz
www.mocka.co.nz
www.touchwoodcots.co.nz
www.babyuniverse.co.nz
www.daisybaby.co.nz
www.trademe.co.nz