Cot & Cot Bed Quick Facts
Boori cot beds use a 140cm x 70cm mattress, carry a 3-year warranty extendable to 5, and are delivered free to mainland UK within 7–10 business days.
- Compact cot mattress: 119cm x 65cm
- Oval cot mattress: 119cm x 64cm
- Standard cot bed mattress: 140cm x 70cm
- BS EN 716 certified
- 3-year warranty, extendable to 5 years on registration
Sizes across Cot & Cot Bed Mattresses are cut to these dimensions, and Cot & Cot Bed Fitted Sheets follow the same sizing, why the right sheet fit is a safety issue rather than a comfort one is worth understanding before buying.
What Size Cot Bed Should I Choose for a Small Room?
In a standard UK nursery of around 2.5m x 3m, a compact cot with a 119cm x 65cm mattress leaves noticeably more floor than a standard cot bed at 140cm x 70cm, roughly 20cm along one wall, which is often the difference between a wardrobe door opening fully and not. The Natty Compact Baby Cot is the compact option in the range.
Small rooms work best with compact setups, and a mini cot bed helps keep the centre clear, allowing you to move with ease. If floor space is limited, consider our Space-Saving Cots, which offer tidy options. The listed sizes make it easy to match the footprint to your plan. For a fuller comparison, compact cots and the smallest baby sleep spaces and space-saving cots for small UK nurseries both set out the trade-offs.
What Is an Oval Cot and How Is It Different from a Standard Cot?
An oval cot has a rounded elliptical frame rather than a rectangular one, with a matching oval mattress at 119cm x 64cm. It sits away from the wall as a freestanding piece, giving access from all sides rather than three. The Oasis Oval Cot is the oval model in the range.
Some families like soft curves at bedtime because they feel snug, and an oval style can give the gentle look of a cot crib bed without taking more space than you need. You can explore rounded designs in our Oval Cots and pick the finish that suits your room.
What Safety Standard Should A UK Baby Cot Meet?
A baby cot sold in the UK should meet BS EN 716, which covers structural strength, slat spacing and mattress fit, including the requirement that gaps between the mattress and frame do not exceed 25mm on any side.
BS EN 716 governs the frame. For the sleep surface itself, The Lullaby Trust publishes the UK's recommended safer sleep advice, a firm, flat mattress, baby placed on their back, and clear cot sides with no pillows, duvets or bumpers in the first year. Both matter, and neither substitutes for the other.
The 25mm gap limit is the check most often missed, because it changes the moment a mattress is bought separately from the frame. Working through the cot safety checks and assembly guide before first use covers the rest, base height settings, fixing torque, and what to re-check after the first few weeks.
How Does a Cot Bed Change from Newborn to Toddler Use?
A cot bed runs in two stages: cot mode from birth to around 24 months, then toddler mode with a guard panel fitted, suitable to around age 5. Selected models convert further into a single or double bed.
In the early weeks, newborns need easy access and gentle reach, and a newborn cot bed with a firm mattress helps establish a steady routine. When your child is ready, you can remove one side of many designs so the cot beds layout becomes a low toddler setup with a guard panel, where advised. If you are deciding between a cot and a cot bed, what a cot bed is and whether it is worth it compares the two on cost per year of use, and how to move your toddler from cot to bed covers the timing, which depends on whether the child is climbing out rather than on a fixed age.
Should We Start with a Bassinet or Go Straight to A Cot Bed?
Many UK families start with a bedside bassinet for the first few months, then move to a cot bed. Going straight to a cot bed is equally workable, the bassinet buys proximity during night feeds rather than anything the cot cannot provide.
Some families start close to the parents' bed with a bassinet, so night feeds are simple and the reach is low, and you can see cradle and bedside styles in our Bassinets & Cradles. When you move to a cot bed the same calm plan can continue with clear paths and a lamp that gives soft light.
Can You Add a Drawer Under a Cot Bed?
Yes, on selected models. An under-cot drawer needs 50–60cm of pull-out clearance from the cot edge, so confirm that space is available before deciding which wall the cot goes against.
Keep only the essentials within reach, and if you prefer extra space, you can look at adding a cot bed with a drawer to utilise the space underneath the cot. We sell a drawer on wheels that can be used under some cot models.
Does Boori Make Bunk Bed Cots?
No. Bunk beds are designed for older children and fall under a different UK safety standard, BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015, which recommends the elevated berth from age 6. A cot and a bunk sit at opposite ends of childhood, and no product meets both standards.
We create cots, compact cots, bassinets, and cradles for the early years, and we also design changers, chests, and wardrobes for convenient storage around your cot bed. Sub-collections for Cot Beds, Compact Cots and Convertible Cots narrow the range by format.
What Materials Are Boori Cot Beds Made From?
Sustainably sourced solid wood, Australian Araucaria and European Beech, with LVL slat bases and water-based low-VOC paint finishes. Durable laminates are used on the surfaces that take the most contact. The Turin Cot Bed is a representative example of the construction.
Timbers are sustainably sourced, and painted parts utilise water-based, low-VOC finishes that wipe clean with a soft cloth. Durable laminates add toughness to rooms the family uses frequently. Bases use strong components such as LVL slats, so a cot bed feels firm and supportive night after night.
How Long Does UK Delivery Take for A Cot Bed?
Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, then delivered to mainland UK within 7 to 10 business days of dispatch. Delivery is free and goes to your front door.
Boori does not offer in-house assembly, and the team can recommend experienced third-party assemblers if you want help on the day. Weekday support can assist with missing bolts or delivery questions.
What Warranty Comes with A Boori Cot Bed?
Cots and cot beds are bedroom furniture and carry a 3-year warranty, extendable to 5 years by registering the product online. Play items carry a 1-year warranty, as indicated on their respective product pages.
The warranty covers structural defects in normal domestic use. Registration is free and takes a few minutes, it is worth doing on delivery day rather than filing the paperwork and forgetting.
How Do I Plan a Nursery Layout Around a Cot Bed?
In a standard UK nursery of around 2.5m x 3m, place the cot against the longest uninterrupted wall, away from windows, radiators and blind cords, and leave at least 60cm clear on one side for night access and sheet changes.
Create a quick sketch with wall lengths, door swings, and plug points, and position the cot bed where the morning light is gentle and not glaring. Leave room on one side for sheet changes, keep the lamp cord away from walkways, and anchor tall storage to the wall so climbing is never a temptation.
Anchor any freestanding nursery furniture over 900mm tall to the wall, fixing into a stud where possible rather than relying on plasterboard fixings alone. That threshold covers most wardrobes and many chests of drawers.
How Do I Clean and Maintain a Boori Cot Bed?
Wipe painted parts with a soft cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding abrasive pads that scratch the finish at the edges.
Rotate or air the mattress as the care notes advise, retighten the fixings once a term, and keep the skirting line clear by sliding the cot away when vacuuming.
Helpful Checks Before You Buy
Do a quick plan before you order. Measure the room, match the mattress to the frame, and check that there is a clear path for delivery. These simple steps help you avoid returns and make setup easy on the day.
- Measure The Space: Check wall lengths, door widths, and stair turns so the boxes fit the room without hitting any obstructions.
- Match Mattress and Frame: Confirm the length, width, and depth so that the rails and top lines align with the manufacturer's specifications for your cot bed.
- Plan A Path: Keep a straight route from the door to storage so night changes are easy and safe.
- Set Soft Light: Place a lamp that emits gentle light across the pillow, with the switch easily accessible.
- Check Add-Ons: Look on the product page if you want a guard panel or a drawer that matches your model.
How Do I Keep a Nursery Tidy Around a Cot Bed?
Keep the sleep zone and the play zone visually separate, a mat on the far side of the room is enough. When your child begins to roll and crawl, moving play items away from the cot keeps sleep and play distinct and makes tidy-up a two-minute job.
Does Boori Have A UK Showroom for Cots and Cot Beds?
Boori is an online-only UK furniture retailer with free delivery to mainland UK. Product pages list assembled dimensions, mattress sizes, base height settings and assembly guides, so the room can be planned and the fit confirmed before ordering. For questions about sizing or compatibility, the team is available on weekdays by email at info@boori.co.uk.