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Nursery Furniture Australia - Baby Cots, Change Tables and Nursery Sets
Setting up a nursery is one of the most meaningful preparations you make before your baby arrives - and the furniture you choose forms the foundation of that space for years to come. At Peekaboo Baby, our nursery furniture range includes baby cots, bassinets, change tables, nursery dressers, gliders and nursing chairs selected for safety, durability and timeless design. The right nursery furniture grows with your family: cots that convert to toddler beds, change tables that transform into dressers and storage that adapts as your child's needs change. Browse alongside our nursery decor, nursery storage, nursery essentials and baby mobiles to create a complete nursery environment.
When selecting nursery furniture in Australia, safety compliance is non-negotiable. Look for cots and bassinets that meet Australian Standard AS/NZS 2172, which sets requirements for slat spacing, mattress fit and structural integrity. Choosing furniture with minimal VOC (volatile organic compound) finishes is also important in an enclosed space where your baby will spend significant time. Convertible furniture is an increasingly popular choice: a cot that converts to a toddler bed extends usefulness by 2-3 years, and a change table with a removable topper becomes a standard dresser after the nappy stage. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $129, dispatched from Melbourne.
What to look for in nursery furniture
- Australian safety standards - look for compliance with AS/NZS 2172 for cots and confirm all furniture meets current Australian safety requirements
- Sturdy construction - solid wood or metal frames with no wobble; furniture that will survive years of use and the occasional climbing toddler
- Low VOC finishes - water-based, low-VOC paints and finishes are safer in enclosed nursery environments
- Convertibility - cots that convert to toddler beds and change tables that become dressers offer excellent long-term value
- Correct mattress fit - for cots, there should be no gap larger than 25mm between the mattress edge and the cot sides
- Adjustable mattress height - multi-position mattress bases allow you to lower the base as baby learns to sit and stand
Complete your nursery with our nursery decor for wall art and soft furnishings, nursery storage solutions, nightlights and sleeping aids and baby monitors. Our nursery essentials checklist page is the perfect starting point for planning your nursery.
Nursery Furniture - Frequently Asked Questions
The essentials are a safe sleep surface (cot or bassinet), a change area (change table or mat on a low surface), and storage for baby's clothing and supplies. A nursing chair or glider is a significant comfort addition but not strictly essential. Many parents start with a bassinet for the first 3-6 months and transition to a cot as baby grows. Build your nursery around the essentials first and add comfort pieces as budget allows.
Baby cots in Australia must comply with AS/NZS 2172. Key requirements include: slat spacing of no more than 95mm to prevent head entrapment; mattress fit with no gap larger than 25mm on any side; no decorative elements or post finials that could catch clothing or create strangulation risk; and structural stability that meets prescribed weight and stress tests. Always purchase cots from reputable Australian retailers and check compliance.
Second-hand cots can be safe if they meet current Australian standards and are in good structural condition. Check all joints, slats and hardware for damage or looseness. Ensure the mattress fits correctly with no gaps larger than 25mm. Never use an older cot that does not meet current AS/NZS 2172 standards, and always purchase a new, firm mattress rather than using a second-hand one. If in doubt, invest in a new cot for peace of mind.
A bassinet is a smaller, typically more portable sleep surface designed for newborns up to around 3-6 months (or until baby can roll or push up on hands and knees). A cot is a larger, full-size sleep space suitable from newborn through to toddler age. Many families use both - a bassinet bedside for the early weeks when night feeds are frequent, then transition to a cot in the nursery once longer sleep stretches are established.
Convertible cots (which transform into a toddler bed, and sometimes a full bed) offer excellent long-term value if the conversion kit is included and the design is one you will still want in a toddler's room. They typically cost more upfront but the extended lifespan reduces overall furniture spend. Check what conversions are included and available separately, and whether spare parts are readily accessible if needed in 2-3 years.
Lower the mattress when baby begins to pull to sitting or shows signs of wanting to stand - typically from around 5-8 months. Starting at the highest mattress position makes lifting a newborn in and out easier on your back. Moving to a middle position is appropriate once baby can sit unaided. The lowest position is needed once baby can pull to standing to prevent them climbing out of the cot.