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Bedside Beds
Boori bedside beds and co-sleeper cots are crafted from sustainable timber and meet Australian safety standards, designed to keep your newborn close while you sleep. Our range includes freestanding and bedside options suitable from birth, giving parents peace of mind while encouraging safe and independent sleep.
The toddler years can bring a tricky sleep stage: your child wants to stay close at night, while you want them nearby without sharing the same sleep surface. A co sleeper setup can help when it gives your toddler their own firm, separate bed directly beside yours. Boori's Bedside Beds collection includes two toddler designs: the Natty Bedside Bed and the Sunshine Bedside Bed, both created for children transitioning out of the cot. For families comparing a toddler co sleeper bed or co sleeper australia option, the key is choosing a setup that supports closeness, comfort and clear sleep boundaries.
What Is a Co Sleeper Bedside Bed?
A bedside co sleeper is a child's bed designed to sit directly beside the parent's bed, giving the child their own sleep surface while keeping them close enough for comfort and settling. Unlike bed-sharing, the child does not sleep on the adult mattress, which matters because shared sleep surfaces can carry safety risks, especially for babies. Red Nose Australia states that the safest place for a baby is in their own safe sleep space and does not recommend sharing a sleep surface.
A toddler cosleeper is also different from a bassinet. Bassinets are for the newborn stage, while Boori's bedside beds are toddler beds recommended for children transitioning out of cots. A co sleeper attached to bed is often used as a search term, but parents should not assume every bedside bed physically straps or brackets to an adult bed. Always check the product assembly guide and setup instructions before use. If you want a toddler bed attached to parents bed style setup, the safest starting point is height alignment, a stable frame and no unsafe gap between sleep surfaces.
The Boori Bedside Bed Range
Boori's bedside range has two products: the natty bedside bed and the Sunshine Bedside Bed. Both sit in the toddler bed category, both are available in Barley and Almond, Blueberry and Almond, and Cherry and Almond, and both are shown on the collection page with 20% off in cart at the time of review. The boori bedside bed range is also listed with free metro delivery over \$150 to selected Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra postcodes.
The Natty Bedside Bed is priced at \$459.95. It uses a non-standard 159 x 79cm mattress, sold separately, and the compatible mattress thickness is 14cm. Its assembled dimensions are 68.5cm high, 90cm wide and 166.8cm long. The distance from floor to top of base is about 33.5cm, and the total distance from floor to top of mattress is about 48cm when using the compatible mattress. It includes guarded sides that can later be removed, and it is tested to carry 100kg static weight including mattress weight.
The Sunshine Bedside Bed is priced at \$639.95. It also uses a special 159 x 79cm mattress, sold separately, but it offers more height flexibility, with six base-height options from ground to base: 25, 30, 33, 35, 38 and 43cm. It also has a storage tray and two hanging hooks on one end, rounded corners and angled legs. This explains the price difference: the Sunshine gives extra adjustment and built-in bedside storage, while Natty is the simpler boori co sleeper choice.
If you want the simpler style, choose Natty. If you need more height adjustment or easy-access storage, Sunshine is the stronger fit. You can also compare wider launches through Boori new arrivals, or plan the next stage with Boori kids beds.
Safe Co Sleeping --- What Australian Guidelines Say
Safe sleep language can be confusing because "co-sleeping" is often used in different ways. Red Nose Australia uses co-sleeping to mean sharing a sleep surface, and it states that sharing a sleep surface can increase the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy. Red Nose also recommends babies sleep in their own safe sleep space, in the same room as parents for the first six to twelve months.
A bedside toddler bed is different from bed-sharing because the child has their own firm, separate sleep surface. That is the point parents should focus on when comparing any co sleeping toddler bed. The safest setup still depends on correct use: the mattress should be firm and correctly sized, the bed should be stable, and there should be no unsafe gap between the child's sleep surface and the adult bed.
Boori's bedside beds are not newborn products. The Natty and Sunshine pages describe them as toddler beds suitable for children transitioning out of the cot. Sunshine also clearly states that it is not to be used as a bedside sleeper, so parents should follow Boori's product guidance carefully and not use it outside its intended setup.
For Australian safety context, Boori's cots comply with AS/NZS 2172, but these bedside beds are listed as toddler beds, not cots. Product-page safety details should therefore be followed for this category, including guarded sides and the tested 100kg static load.
From Cot to Co Sleeper --- The Toddler Transition
A toddler transition bed becomes relevant when a child is no longer settled or safe in a cot. Climbing out is one of the clearest signs, and this stage often happens somewhere between 18 months and 3 years. Some children want full independence straight away, while others sleep better when they can still feel close to a parent.
A toddler co sleeper bed can help during this in-between stage because it gives the child their own space while keeping the parent nearby for reassurance. That can make bedtime feel less sudden than moving straight from a cot to a room across the hall. Once your toddler is ready for more independence, Boori kids beds are the natural next step. If you are still planning from the baby stage, the Boori baby and nursery range can help you see what comes before this transition.
Sidecar Cot vs Bedside Co Sleeper --- What Is the Difference?
A sidecar cot usually refers to a cot with one side removed or lowered and placed beside the parent's bed. It is more commonly linked with babies or younger children, depending on the product and the setup. A toddler bedside co sleeper sits later in the sleep journey because it is designed for a child who has moved beyond the newborn bassinet stage and is transitioning out of the cot.
The key difference is age and purpose. A newborn needs a compliant bassinet, cradle or cot with safe sleep guidance followed carefully. Boori's bedside beds sit at the toddler end of the co sleeper spectrum, while the Boori bassinets and baby range is more relevant for families preparing for the first months.
Materials, Quality and Australian Standards
The boori bedside bed range uses materials chosen for daily family use. The Natty Bedside Bed uses plywood end panels, sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria timber for the legs, particleboard and LVL base slats. Sunshine uses engineered wood with sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria timber, and its LVL base slats provide everyday support.
Boori also states that the Sunshine Bedside Bed comes with a 1-year warranty, requires a 159 x 79cm mattress and has a compatible pocket spring mattress that is 14cm thick, sold separately. Both models are tested to carry 100kg static weight including mattress weight, and both are recommended for toddlers transitioning out of cots. This makes each boori co sleeper option a transitional toddler product, not a newborn sleep product.
How the Boori Bedside Bed Fits Your Room?
Before ordering, measure from the floor to the top of your own mattress and compare that with the bedside bed's mattress height. Natty reaches about 48cm to the top of the mattress when paired with the compatible 14cm mattress, while Sunshine offers more base-height flexibility before mattress thickness is added. A bedside bed sits in the parents' room, so it should also work visually with Boori baby nursery furniture, broader bedroom furniture, future Boori kids furniture, practical Boori package deals, and Boori showrooms across Australia if you want to compare pieces in person.
FAQs
What is a co sleeper bedside bed for toddlers?
A co sleeper bedside bed for toddlers is a child's bed designed to sit beside the parents' bed while giving the toddler their own firm sleep surface. It differs from bed-sharing because the child does not sleep on the adult mattress. Boori's bedside bed range includes the Natty and Sunshine models, both designed for toddlers transitioning out of cots. This style is most useful during the toddler transition phase, when a child wants proximity but is too active for a bassinet.
Is a co sleeper safe for a toddler in Australia?
A co sleeper can be safe for a toddler in Australia when it is used correctly and the child sleeps on their own firm, stable surface. Red Nose Australia warns that sharing a sleep surface increases risk for babies, which is why separate sleep spaces matter. Parents should confirm mattress fit, bed stability, guarded-side use and height alignment before using any co sleeper australia setup. Boori's bedside beds are toddler beds, so they should be used only according to Boori's product guidance.
What is the difference between the Natty and Sunshine Bedside Bed?
The Natty Bedside Bed is the simpler Boori toddler bedside option, while Sunshine adds more adjustment and storage features. Natty has a fixed base height, reaches about 48cm to the top of mattress when used with the compatible mattress, and is priced at \$459.95. Sunshine is priced at \$639.95 and offers six base-height settings, plus a handy tray and hanging hooks. Both use a 159 x 79cm mattress sold separately and are tested to carry 100kg static weight including mattress weight.
What age is a toddler bedside co sleeper suitable for?
A toddler bedside co sleeper is suitable for children transitioning out of their cots, rather than newborns. Boori product pages recommend both Natty and Sunshine for toddlers moving out of the cot, with maximum age depending on the child. Many families consider this stage when a child starts climbing out, needs more room or is ready for a toddler transition bed. The child should also stay within the product's tested weight guidance and use the guarded sides until ready.
How do I set up a Boori bedside bed next to my bed?
Set up a Boori bedside bed by first measuring your adult bed from the floor to the top of the mattress. The toddler's mattress surface should sit as level as possible with the adult mattress, with no unsafe gap between the two sleep areas. Natty has a top-of-mattress height of about 48cm when used with the compatible mattress, while Sunshine offers six base-height settings before adding the mattress thickness. Boori assembly guides and customer support can help confirm fit before ordering.
Summary
For Australian families navigating the toddler sleep transition, a bedside co sleeper bed can offer closeness without putting the child on the adult sleep surface. The Natty and Sunshine Bedside Beds from Boori give toddlers a firm, independent bed beside the parents' bed while supporting the move out of the cot. Explore the full Boori bedside beds collection to compare the co sleeper australia, toddler co sleeper bed and boori co sleeper options for your room.
