Cocoon Nest 4 in 1
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TOO LOW without option to bring mattress up higher. I am 5’1 not tall by any means but this bed is uncomfortably low. I had a C-section and I would have hurt myself if i used this bassinet/bed. It’s also on the higher end in regards to cost and I… Read more
don’t think the quality has any correlation to cost. I’d recommend you go and see beds in person and role play trying to put a baby in. I made the mistake of assuming baby bed bases had multiple adjustments and a standard for base heights. I ordered it without seeing it in person. Wasted money because I won’t be using it and couldn’t get exchange or refund because I put it together. Their support team when contacted also were unhelpful for providing alrernartive options for raising base. other beds especially for the bassinet stage are a lot higher obviously because babies do not roll or climb at that stage. I’d recommend you buy a different brand that is oval shaped if that’s what you’re wanting
Follow-up · This bed would be improved if there were more adjustment levels or offer a thicker mattress that fits to change the level of it. I tried to adjust it by buying different L hinges higher ones but they didn’t fit with the bed. In the end I just purchased a different bed that had a newborn level that was 10cm higher than this bed and had a mattress that was thicker. That has made a big difference
Terrible! – When it first arrive the crib had scratches all over it. They replaced the parts which was good. Now just over a year the top section on the crib has come off and the spokes are falling out making it totally u safe and unusable. So very disappointing $800 down the drain. Show details
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Would rate this 0 if I could – DO NOT buy this bed. My baby has been sleeping on MOULD, for god knows how long. This bed doesn’t have any proper ventilation underneath on the the base, no slats, no air holes, just one solid slab of wood. The top of my mattress is completely perfect, the bottom it’s disgusting. This mattress is only a couple months old. Not only do I now need to… Read more
get rid of this bed, I now need to fork out extra to buy a new cot for my baby. If there is any health complications for my child now I will be taking legal action. I don’t know how this company hasn’t had the safety standards rechecked but I will be going to the ACCC now. This is unsafe! The mould you see on the pic is NOT from any body fluids from my baby. The TOP is perfect.
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Love the look but MAJOR MOULD WARNING MUMS!!!!! – I love the look of this cot. Can’t fault it. I did however hate that it didn’t have a higher platform for the base for when baby is very young. It’s quite far down in to lay them in there especially if your a c section mumma. It is also MUCh smaller than your average sized cot which I didn’t notice so much until my son was about 1 and running out… Read more
of room.
But the mould. There is no ventilation under the mattress, it’s an almost solid platform. Or in other words, a perfect nesting ground for mould!! I called customer care twice and got a rude guy saying mould is a moisture issue not a warranty issue. But mould is a VENTILATION issue too. I had mould on both sides (I assume because I regularly flip and rotate etc)
As far as I’m concerned the company is negligent and this cot should be taken off the market and have some changes made to the base to make it breathable. My son had been snotty for about 2 months, I noticed the mould during a weekly sheet change and rotate and since throwing out the mattress and moving to a toddler bed THE SAME DAY his nose has cleared up entirely overnight.
We never had water or bottles in the cot, always used a waterproof sheet protector. Moisture was NOT the issue. It’s a manufacturing issue. Don’t let them gaslight you into thinking otherwise.
I have written to ACCC to let them know the major health and safety flaw of this product in hopes they force the company to take action. I’d suggest you do the same as the more submissions, the more likely they will take action against this poorly made product. Please please if you read this and have mould. Write to ACCC. Make the complaint about the health and safety of this product. Mould can kill immune deficient babies/NICU babies with respiratory issues. It’s scary and dangerous
Absolutely unacceptable and I have replaced with a $300 target one today that has slats because I can’t subject my second child to this risk when he is born.
The responses from the company to everyone else with mould issues has been disgraceful.
Don’t risk the health and safety of your babies with this cot. Buy ANY other cot with decent ventilation under the mattress. You’ve been warned.
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Mosley Mattress and Base – Although I love the look of this cot, I was horrified to see that mould has been growing on the underside of the mattress and base. I’ve never had this problem with any other cot I’ve had for my kids and this appears to be a seriously dangerous design fault as there is no airflow under the actual mattress. From the reviews I see on here it appears the company don’t want to take any responsibility for this issue. Show details
Mold - huge health risk – I have turned my sons cot mattress over to find it moldy. What on earth is this company doing that this hasn’t been rectified, you can clearly see from the other reviews that this is a huge problem. This isn’t my first baby or first cot, I’ve never had this problem before. Clearly a mattress issue and design flaw. The mold is on the base of the… Read more
cot too. My son is now sleeping on a play couch on the floor as I don’t have a spare mattress lying around at 8pm. Who knows what health issues this may have caused. Huge regret purchasing this. Absolute joke that their website talks about their ‘innovation and safety’.
Mould issue and terrible customer service. Do not purchase! – Firstly I would like to begin with a warning to other parents not to buy from this company! The customer service I received was dismal After reading online it seems I’m not the only customer with this experience. After less than six months of ownership our mattress began growing mould on the underside. We have the central heating on at all… Read more
times during winter and in our five years of living in this house have had no other mould issues. Clearly there is a fault in the design of the product.
This would have been okay if it was dealt with in a manner that was fair and the business took some responsibility of the fault in their product. The man I spoke to on the phone was so rude and unhelpful and wouldn’t let me speak to his superior.
I am putting in a formal complaint and considering contacting consumer affairs as the product being sold is unsafe for the use of children and the company is taking no responsibility of their poorly designed product.
If this issue isn’t resolved I will be calling stockists of the brand to voice my experience and request they stop stocking it for more reputable brands.
In-depth reviews
Quality item - looks great - good value for money – The Cocoon nest was a quality buy and amazing value for money. We have had the cocoon nest for 8 years and used it for three babies. It has moved house 3 times and been stored in between use. It still looks as new – no marks, scratches or dings in it. We used it as a bassinet, a cot and then a toddler bed. I've read some of the reviews saying it… Read more
is not easy to put together - this wasn't our experience at all and we have no special skills - we found it It straightforward to assemble and take apart with only a few large pieces to assemble. The two different mattress heights are very handy. The mattress has also lasted the distance. Again, I've read some of the reviews below about the mattress which don't mirror our experience. Even after 8 years - including a year in storage the mattress is in great condition. The toddler bed extends the life of the cot – our daughter was in it until she was 2.5 years. We purchased the cot in the natural wood finish and it still looks really nice in our bedroom after a number of years. We also had the need to deal with customer service when we misplaced part of the cot during one of our moves. James couldn’t have been more helpful in coordinating for us to get hold of a replacement for the piece that we lost. There was definitely an advantage in being able to contact someone here in Australia.
Garbage. Cheap and nasty, do not waste your money – This cheap Chinese made crapfest cost us $800 and is appallingly badly build. I’m a builder and I know a cheap build when I see one. Also I have had to ‘re-build’ this piece of crap 4 times as it continually falls apart. I wish I had paid attention to the red flags when, firstly, when I went to pick it up the customer in front of me in store was… Read more
begging for his money back, which he did not get. And secondly it started falling apart from around two weeks in. Even the instructions and hardware that came with it were for a different model!!! When I spoke to their “designer” he said it was a printing issue and that they were going to send me the correct instructions and fixings. Did not happen. I built it based off drawings and logic and using some of the fixings they supplied. It’s cheaply constructed, the castors failed after 1 month. (Replaced with sturdy castors) the glued dowels are only rebated 2-3mm…. With the most infinitesimally small drop of glue. So they failed many times and had to be re glued and screwed. The level settings for the anchor screws are nowhere near where you need them. So I reset those. Do not waste your money on this garbage. Even when we had paid online it took another 6 weeks for the mattress to arrive, which I followed up on every week, mostly to an unanswered phone line. This product sucks and the company is completely bogus. Not Australian in any way shape or form and very typical of cheap Chinese crapola. Don’t be fooled, and don’t risk your baby’s safety.
A beautiful cot with a few impracticalities – We are happy with our decision to buy the Cocoon Nest even though it is perhaps not as practical as other options. The good - the beech wood and curved design looks beautiful and is good quality. The round bassinet is super cute and handy being on wheels for moving it around the house. We like the idea that the cot will last longer than the… Read more
average cot as our baby grows up. We also found this good value as the two mattresses were included within the price. The drawbacks for us have been: 1) our baby outgrew the bassinet at 6 weeks and had to be moved into the cot (he is a big bub but even so, this bassinet will not last you as long as other more traditional shapes), 2) the wheels on the bassinet and cot needed a bit of manual fiddling to get them level with the floor otherwise it wobbled a bit, 3) the base of the bassinet is rather low which resulted in a sore back when newly postpartum and bending over a lot to lift a heavy baby. When purchasing we were told by the shop assistant there was a higher level but this wasn’t the case. Despite these drawbacks I am happy with our purchase and bub sleeps well in it!
Positive reviews
Best of the BEST Cot! – I purchased the cocoon nest a few years ago I couldn’t be happier with my decision. It’s so functional and we have been able to have our 4 year old in it from the first day we bought her home. The cot is well built and sturdy. The Australian made mattress is super comfortable and durable to cope with a growing and active little one. Highly recommended this cot to anyone wanting the best of the best! Show details
Good Value for Money! – Love the Bassinet and Cot on wheels for easy to take from one room to another. Excellent quality Australian made mattress. What I love is the face there is nothing more to buy, one price includes everything. What else we can ask for... Show details
Worth the buy – I just sold my nest crib 5 years after purchasing for our first child. We used it for our 2 girls and it was one of the best purchases I made! It was used as a bassinet then to cot with both kids and finally a toddler bed with our second child. We didn't use the table and chairs setup but I was so impressed that after 5 years I was able to sell it for a reasonable price and it was still in great condition. Show details
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Negative reviews
Lolli sprout 4 in 1 is crap – It’s cute and versatile but the build quality is garbage. As already said in another review, the dowels have very little glue on them and have come apart from the rails multiple times. On one occasion our daughter (2) managed to escape her crib by pulling her top rail off and pulling out three of the dowels. She doesn’t have super human strength, this is just a very poorly made crib. Show details
Extremely bad product, buyer beware! – Cot base is not breathable and we have had to replace the mattress twice. Got told by the company we bought it from it was "our issue". Had 2 different builders come through to check for dampness, had mould boxes put in to capture moisture and I flip the mattress up every morning, always damp. Still growing mould. Obviously a flaw in cot design. Still trying to figure out how to report it as a severe health violation. Show details
Poor design – If it had large hole cut outs or rectangle cut outs it would then be the perfect cot. (On the spheres so the middle can still be used for a table top) Unfortunately i have to put the mattress on wooden panels that don't allow the mattress to breathe and caused mould after 5 month of having it. Great design missing important detail that can cause harm to bub. I use a waterproof mattress and mould was on the bottom of mattress Show details
Recent reviews
Beautiful & Functional – I bought the Cocoon Nest 5 years ago before the birth of my first son. My first son was able to stay in the for until 2.5 years until my second son was born, and he has spent every day in it since he was born in March 2021. The quality of the bassinet/cot is fantastic, I use a mattress protector and sheets which I wash regularly and have never had… Read more
any issues. The wheels make it very easy to move the cot or bassinet around between rooms, and it fits through a standard door frame without needing to be disassembled. I am now expecting my third son in May & will be using the cot for him. There are two heights for the mattress to sit on, the lowest being perfect for a toddler as they cannot climb out. I’ve been very happy with the Cocoon nest.
Great for long term use – Have jus set up our crib from bassinet and it has been the easiest thing we have put together so far! Instructions have been very easy to follow and the once built the crib is well designed. I have liked the wheels to take it around and the size is very generous. It was actually great value for many as the mattress was included which are also good quality. Show details
Love the table & Chairs – I have used the Nest with 2 of my girls and we have now transitioned to the table and chairs. We found the bassinet small and only lasted 4 months but the cot took us all the way through to 4 years old with both kids. The table and chairs looks great in our play room now and gets heaps of use. Good design with long term use for sure. Show details
GREAT DESIGN – I love our Nest! Have just pulled it of storage to use with our third child and still looks like new! Has served our family well and is so versatile and I love that its on wheels. The mattress set included in our initial purchase just needed a good clean but is still firm and very useable. Love it! Show details
Genuinely has grown with my bub! – 5 months down the track and I am now transitioning my bub to the cot. Love the idea of bassinet through to a toddler and would highly recommend. Very easy to put together and just as easy to change around to the cot which is great because it is just a larger version of the bassinet….so I’m hoping the similar environment should not affect her sleep… Read more
routines when moving to the cot. I also love supporting Australian made products as the mattress set provided is locally made. Thus far we are happy with our purchase.
Do Not Purchase – Do not purchase. I am having on going customer service issues with the bassinet purchased. ITS NOT LEVEL, and it slants to one side. I have taken it back to the manufacturer to be assessed despite being told that it is my fault because the leg wasn't clipped in place. Impossible. After taking it home after the 'complete' assessment the same issue… Read more
occurred- it still slants. He is constantly blaming me that i have put it on uneven surfaces or that my baby is rolling without me knowing- crap- my baby can barely lift her head. Now reading the comments about the mattress below has got me increasingly nervous about the entire furniture set i have bought. If my issue isnt resolved, I will be taking this further to consumer affairs. I should also mention that your sales rep, is the assessor, is the warehouse manager etc etc. I wouldnt believe the 5 star ratings below, definitely friends of the business owner. BEWARE !!!
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Now using for my 3rd Child! – I honestly did not expect to be using this cot for our 3rd Child but that's just how good it is! The timber used is such great quality that most of the scuff marks that have come off with eucyluptus oil. I've really liked that it is on wheels and working from home now has made using the nest even easier. During the last lockdown we used the nest… Read more
as table and chairs for our 2 older boys which was great...only disappointing thing was the cushions for the chairs are sold separately and quite expensive. Love it and highly recommend!
Moldy Cocoon mattress – We have the cocoon nest 4 in 1 around 4 months now and I have realised the bottom of the mattress has mold on it (see in pictures). I use a mattress protector and change the sheets often, so it was a shock to me to find the bottom of the mattress damp and moldy. My husband and I freaked out because we know the health dangers involved and I wasn’t… Read more
sure how long the mold was present while my son slept on it. My husband called the store we got it from, they asked for pictures and informed us they would forward it to the manufacturers. This is the response we got back from the manufacturer
“ Please note, mold will only occur due to water/moisture build up. Our cot and mattress provided do not contain or produce moisture. The COCOON Nest 4 in 1 is also designed with slats/gaps all round for maximum ventilation and airflow. The customer will need to thoroughly clean their mattress base before using a new mattress. Steps to clean timber mattress base: - use a mold away agent specially for use on Timber to wipe down your mattress base. - apply white vinegar to your mattress base, leave for 45 min and scrub down and off well. Complete this step twice. - wipe down with tea tree oil. Until you uncover where the moisture is from, we highly recommend you flip your mattress weekly (when you are changing your sheets), as the mattress provided is double sided, and wipe your mattress base down from any moisture.”
I find it really weird that my sons mattress became mouldy due to “moisture build up” yet our mattress that is in the same room, which we’ve had for way longer is not affected by this. Naturally the first thing I then thought to do is to check online if anyone else has had this issue and no surprise there are. This product must be reviewed for its safety, this could be a severe health hazard for the little ones! I will definitely be submitting an official complaint through.
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Smart design and very practical – This crib has been so handy and the craftsmanship is outstanding. One of the only products I found that can convert to so many options and for a great price and the bonus was the Australian made mattresses. I found the wheels that are included very handy to move the bassinet around and the table and chairs is a great addition to our child’s room now that he has outgrown the crib.
Faulty bolts (H) & Dirty hand prints all over it – The bolts (H) supplied to connect the ends arent long enough to even do so. This is made in China piece of Junk but priced at high qaulity product value point, which it is not. Dont waste your time, energy and money. Also the instructions are the worst, obviously done by someone who English is not their first lanauge. Show details
Loving this crib – A great crib for our new born. It’s solid and versatile. Wheels on the bassinet have made working from home and moving it around so helpful. The natural timber is beautiful and the way it expands and changes is a genius concept. I am a fan and highly recommend. Show details
The way to go – Just set up our Nest cot, and it was easy to do and the instructions are simple to follow and understand. The build quality is remarkable and the practicality is very impressive. Having wheels is a bonus and after we finished assembly it actually fit through doorways. So far so good now waiting for bub to arrive.
A Symbol – This Cocoon Nest 4-in-1 nest is a symbol of all the other ridiculous baby-gadgets that my wife brings into my life. It is an absolute, chinese-made piece of garbage. Nothing lines up properly and it is a nightmare to deal with. It showed up with hazard stickers all over it that were nearly impossible to remove and left sticky, dirty marks all… Read more
over the white finish. Knowing that, as usual, I'd be the moron who'd be dealing with the assembly I voiced my reasons for NOT buying this $900 piece junk. No, nobody listens... "it's so cute and versatile"... This thing is good for 2 things, making me furious and kindling for the fireplace... I'd rather put the baby in a carboard box. Don't be like me. Tell your wife she is as dumb as the designers of these poorly manufactured rip-offs.
Great cot with Australian made mattresses – My daughter is now three and has been in the a big bed (toddler bed) for about 2 months. she loved her cot and so do we. This cot still looks as new after three years of use, a true sign of quality. A beautiful and stylish cot that will make your bubs room unique. The fitted sheets and mattress protectors available are a great addition, and the mattress set is all Australian made and great quality! Show details
Perfect for our Family – This has been a perfect bassinet and cot for us. We have limited space so to be able to have a big size bassinet that converted into a cot was ideal for our situation and cost effective also Our son is now using the toddler bed which he loves! It is a solid product and the design is smart and worth the money spent! Also love that the bassinet and cot are on wheels. Show details
Moldy mattress for the third time – We have had this cot for one year and are on our fourth mattress. The staff upon speaking to the company suggested we use anti mold and tea tree oil - we did this and it didn't work for the new mattress. The design looks great but is not practical - the mattress cant breathe and therefore our baby has time and time again ended up with a horrible… Read more
mattress as well as us having to buy yet another mattress. The company were not helpful in rectifying the issue either and unpleasant to deal with. Sadly I would not recommend.
2 kids later and still amazing! – By far the most rewarding purchase we made when shopping for baby gear. We purchased our crib about 5 years ago with our first bub and have now converted it to the chairs and table set after our second child used it as their bassinet and cot. Having wheels was great and the design is truly faultless as now we can use it for a place for them to play. Great value as the mattress set was included in the price and all parts are included.
DO NOT BUY - recurring mould issues – In the 2 years we have owned this cot we have had to replace the mattress 4 times - because of mould developing on the mattress base. Waste of money, a very expensive cot to purchase in the first place and having to replace mattresses makes it even more expensive. Extremely disappointed in this product. Show details
Would recommend to everyone! – This was the best decision we made. I purchased 2 Nests as i had twin boys and was looking for a cot that would transform to a toddler bed. The Nest is great because it also starts off as a bassinet which meant i didn't have to buy a separate bassinet. My boys have now been using them for 3 years and the condition of the cot is amazing. its true what they say, you get what you pay for! Value for money and definitely worth buying . Show details
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Note: we bought Cocoon Lolli*. Not Cocoon Nest*