First crib for a baby - how to choose the best 60x120 cm furniture from Bellamy's offer?

Parents preparing for the arrival of a baby often ask themselves what kind of cot, which is, after all, the central point of a baby's first weeks of life, will be best for them. Many sizes and models are available on the market – from the returning-to-favour Moses baskets, through bedside co-sleepers for the marital bed, to traditional cots in various sizes and with different functionalities. Let's focus on models with dimensions of 60x120. How to choose the best one?

A safe and comfortable cot for children, which one?

A good cot, in the broad sense of the word, is a piece of furniture that will meet not only the child's needs but also those of the parents. It must therefore be made of safe, certified material, e.g., wood, which has been secured with non-toxic varnish or paint certified in accordance with EN71/3. The rungs must prevent the baby's head from being inserted and wedged between them, and sharp edges should be appropriately profiled. A good solution is also factory-installed plastic teething rails on the edges, as in the Neo model.

Multi-functional cots – solutions useful for parents

It is worth remembering that the period immediately after the birth of a child is also a time when the woman is in the postpartum period and must conserve energy to regenerate her body. A scar, e.g., after a caesarean section, makes it difficult to bend down comfortably, so the cot should have an adjustable mattress height. This allows the child to be taken out without having to reach deep into the furniture. Over time, as the toddler learns to roll over, sit up, or stand, the base needs to be lowered to prevent uncontrolled falling out of the cot.

All 60x120 cots available at Bellamy, such as Paso Doble, Neo, Ratata and Hoppa have this very option, as they can serve toddlers up to 3 or even 5 years of age. What's more – the Paso Doble and Ratata models can be converted into toddler beds, so these are cots that grow with your child and adapt to their needs at different stages of development.

Another element worth paying attention to when choosing the first sleeping furniture for a child is the attached drawers, cabinets, and rails, which provide quick and always-at-hand storage space for diapers, cosmetics, or clothes. Such a solution is offered by, among others, the Paso Doble and Neo cots, while for the Ratata cot, a drawer can be purchased separately.

A beautiful cot for a child – discover interior design trends for 2024

In addition to the safety issues discussed above, many parents also pay attention to aesthetic aspects. In 2024, children's furniture designers place particular emphasis on issues such as:

• ecological and sustainable materials: certified wood, bamboo, recycled materials safe for the youngest users,
• modular and adaptive constructions that grow with the child – such as cots with a toddler bed function,
• vibrant, bright colours, playful patterns that enliven the children's room, stimulating users' creativity (check how our bedding fits into these trends!),
• safety and ergonomics – rounded edges, non-toxic materials, stable constructions are fundamental when it comes to children's furniture trends for this year.

It is also worth remembering to choose the right mattress made of hypoallergenic materials, e.g., latex. All essential furniture and textiles for the first months of a child's life can be found at Bellamy!