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Hi there!
we are in the market for a new cot since our 'houdini' DD worked out the drop side mechanism on our current cot...
we are looking at small simple lines and cots that convert. the two we like are the stokke and the leander....anyone got these? and do they like/dislike them???
or, if ppl have got any other choices!!
TIA!:)
Hi - we have bought the Stokke but am yet to use it as bubs is not born yet. We have it set up as the bassinette and will then extend to the cot. It looks beautiful but it is expensive and we had to wait about 12-14 weeks for it to come in. I like the Leander as well. Not sure what other cots offer a solid side rather than a dropdown. I am hoping we like the Stokke once we actually use it. I would be interested to see what others have to say.
why not try her in a bed?
Yeah the Stokke is really pretty! but i didnt realise that there was such a wait...hmmm
AJP: can i put her in one yet? i just am not sure that she would stay put??
hi clare!!
i was looking at both of these when we were cot shopping - i especially loved the leander...and was just about to buy it when i was told by a friend not to...
her reason being that bc of the shape of it (and ithink wouldbe the same for stokke) it is v hard to get bedding etc for them...(ie i guess you have to buy the custom made stuff). so i didnt get it in the end...
i think they are GORGEOUS and i am not sure yet if i regret not getting it...
but thought i'd pass that on to you as it did affect my decision esp when he was so small and would wet through so i needed a lot of linen.
would be interested if she could go in a bed?? i would have thought too young but if it is doable thats a great option - cut out a few steps!
I'll be v jealous if you end up with the leander or stokke - love them!
I was head over heels with the Leander until I found out about the linen issue too. It also looked quite a bit smaller (in length) than most of the other cots that converted to a toddler bed.
In the end we got a great cot which is locally made from plantation wood (yay for the inner hippy aspect). The sides come off the cot to make it a toddler bed, and then after that we figured we'd go to a single bed. The locking mechanism is two buttons one at either end.
It's quite simple looking, not all froofy and country cottage as we're not really into that. Bonus is that it was cheaper than a boori too. I can't remember the brand, but we got it from Baby Carriages in Melbourne.
thanks pregpan and Tish!
hmm yeah the bedding issue was something that completely turned me off the stokke, i thought that maybe we could wing it with the leander as it was more cot shaped...but maybe not...
Tish: ohhh i'll have to check it out! LOL! sounds perfect!! we too dont really like swooshy stuff...:D