Ikea SNIGLAR cot, 60x120 cm, beech

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As with most Ikea cots and cot beds, including this one, the mattress and cot bedding is sold separately. However, purchasing an IKEA mattress and cover still keeps the overall price down to a minimum compared to some other good baby cots (although it’s worth factoring in IKEA’s delivery costs too). It’s easy to assemble and goes with any decor, so it won’t look out of place in the parents’ room and can be styled in any nursery when your baby moves to their own space. There’s no conversion to a toddler bed, drop-side function or teething rail, but ringing in at such an affordable price, some concessions have to be made. There are however, two mattress base heights, so it can be lowered as your baby grows. Most cots have three, so this is another concession to its lower cost. Use the higher level for newborns, so you don’t have to stoop over, and then lower it to prevent accidents when your baby starts to go on the move. If money is really tight, finding enough cash to buy all your nursery essentials can be tough to say the least, and not everybody is comfortable with using second-hand items, especially when it comes to where your baby will sleep. fitted sheets, water resistance mattress protector, duvet cover and pillowcases, baby blanket for keeping your baby comfortable at night. Our range includes a variety of colors, so you can find one that matches your child's nursery décor.

The Sniglar also only has two adjustable mattress positions, compared to four for the Lolly and Kalani, and three for the Kendall, but it is lower overall than these other cribs. Realistically, you’re only likely to use two, maybe three, of the available mattress heights, however, so it’s worth considering if that extra in-between stage is worth several hundred dollars. Personally, I prefer the natural pine look, and I love that the Ikea Sniglar is no-nonsense, low cost, and strong and sturdy enough to provide a safe sleeping environment without any toxic chemicals.The Sniglar used to be made with a combination of beechwood and a pesky MDF mattress base. Thankfully, Ikea responded well to customer concerns and now make the entire crib with unfinished beechwood – no nasty toxic finishes or stains. As such, the Sniglar doesn’t have Greenguard Gold Certification, because, like most of the unfinished hardwood cribs I’ve recommended, there’s little risk of anything toxic lurking in the solid wood components. The Sniglar does comply with all ASTM and CPSC safety requirements, however, including the US standard 16 CFR 1219 for full-size cribs, meaning it has been tested for lead and phthalates, as well as for structural safety. Consider the height of parents with this crib If you wanted, you could finish the Sniglar yourself with a food-grade non-toxic linseed oil or other non-toxic natural paint. Just make sure this is kid-safe, otherwise you’re undoing all the work of finding a non-toxic crib. Personally, I’d leave the crib unfinished or use linseed oil (food-grade), so there’s little to worry about when toddler teeth start doing their damage. The transition from a moses basket to a cot doesn’t have to be costly or take up too much space. The Sniglar cot from IKEA is a simple and cute solution to help keep your baby comfortable in a new sleep setting. Made of solid beech wood, this cot is durable and wipes clean effortlessly. One of the most popular and innovative cots to hit the market, the Smart Sleeper by SNOO is a clever, albeit expensive, cot that uses app connectivity to aid your baby into the most comfortable sleep possible. Using womb-like motions and sounds, this cot will help buy you an extra hour to catch up on some sleep (or to tidy up, cook, do the laundry, or scroll through your phone). The Sniglar is astonishingly inexpensive and arguably better than most eco-friendly and non-toxic softwood cribs. Most other hardwood cribs cost around nine times the price of a Sniglar, making this Ikea crib the best of the bunch in terms of freedom from toxic stains, finishes, paints, glues, and everything else you’ll often find in a crib.

Sure, you could shell out five or six times as much for the Greenguard Gold Certified Kendall Crib from Pottery Barn Kids, or three times as much for the DaVinci Kalani, but these cribs may still contain VOCs, lead, and other chemicals, even if only below permissible levels. The Sniglar is pure, solid, beech and nothing else (well, some metal hardware). You'll need a few key pieces of baby bedding to make sure your little one is cosy and safe at night. That's why we've put together a range of night lights and baby bedding that includes The Ikea Sundvik and Gulliver cribs are very similar to the Sniglar, but these are made with beech and fiberboard, so beware. One thing I love about the Sniglar is that it has wooden slats instead of a metal mattress support. While it’s unlikely that good quality metal supports will sag, the wooden slats just feel more solid and supportive to me. You’ll want a crib mattress that measures 27½” x 52” with the Sniglar.Most baby cots are used from 0-6 months old. A standard cot will usually last until your child is two years old, but there are plenty that convert into toddler beds and can last right up until they are ten (with the suitable conversion kit). Some baby cots have built-in storage and others can be adjusted to different levels to keep babies safe when they’re able to move around or pull themselves up.