A baby cot is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the nursery. Babies spend 12–16 hours a day sleeping, which means the materials surrounding them matter.

A baby cot is one of the most important pieces of furniture in the nursery. Babies spend 12–16 hours a day sleeping, which means the materials surrounding them matter.

Playpens are typically used from around 4–6 months until babies start climbing out — usually somewhere between 12 and 18 months.