Babyhood Ergonomic Cot

Better for your back. Safer for your baby.

Australia’s first purpose-built ergonomic cot, originally designed for the childcare industry and now trusted by families at home.

Developed in response to real-world safety concerns, the babyhood Ergonomic Cot was created to reduce the physical strain of lifting and caring for babies — while maintaining the highest standards of safety and comfort.

Why a specific Cot for the childcare industry?

In mid 2011, Work Safe Victoria discovered carers were suffering from multiple skeletal injuries caused by the repeated manual handling and bending into low cots. Work Safe Victoria proceeded to issue early learning centres infringement notices and required centres to change their cots to a more suitable cot to reduce the injuries caused.

The options for early learning centres were limited to cots that did not meet Australian Standards or metal cots which didn’t meet the comfort and assurance requirements of parents and carers.

The next step

In consultation with various associations including Work Safe Victoria, Kindergarten Parents Victoria (KPV), Good Start Early Learning, Fair Trading Victoria, Fair Trading Queensland and one of Australia’s leading ergonomists Chris Fitzgerald, babyhood set out to create a better solution.

The result was a truly innovative cot — designed to:

• Reduce strain on carers

• Improve safe access to babies

• Maintain full compliance with Australian safety standards and best practice guidelines

After 14 months of development, the Ergonomic Cot was launched as a patented, design-registered solution — now widely trusted in childcare environments.

The unique Australian Patented and Design Registered Cot designed to reduce the stress placed on carers by increasing the base height and making access to a child easier and safer – for all stakeholders, as the design allows carers to get closer to a child to reduce the impact of the load.

Why parents love it?

What began as a professional childcare solution is now a favourite for families at home.

The elevated base design allows you to get closer to your baby, reducing bending and making everyday care — from settling to lifting — easier and more comfortable.

What’s new – next generation drop side

We’ve refined the Ergonomic Cot for modern parenting with a new generation drop side mechanism.

• Smoother, more controlled operation

• Improved locking system for added security

• Designed for easier access during daily use and night-time care

Our redesigned drop side ensures the side remains securely in place when raised, while allowing safe and gentle lowering when needed — giving you greater confidence and convenience.

Designed for Everyday Parenting

Whether you’re settling your newborn, lifting a growing baby, or doing those late-night checks, the Ergonomic Cot supports you at every stage.

The combination of elevated base height and improved drop side design helps reduce strain on your back — without compromising on your baby’s safety.

Recommended size 120x60cm