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Going to IKEA tomorrow: Lots of questions

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AmberRose17 · 25/09/2015 20:32

Baby due end of Nov. Totally clueless about cots. Does anyone know if any IKEA cots are also cotbeds? Why do some cost more than others? Can you get a cot top changer that fits IKEA cots? Anyone got any specific recommendations?

Aside from a cot (possibly), planning to pick up some other stuff including lots of storage for baby stuff and things like muslins/dribble bibs etc. Anyone been recently for baby things and want to share their shopping list?

Thank you!!

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LillyBugg · 25/09/2015 20:42

I've got the gonatt cot. It looks lovely but if I could have my time again I would buy a cot with a drop side. I didn't even know these existed until I used the cot at MIL's and she said 'you mean yours doesn't do this?!' Er no. Cue lots of back pain when endlessly rubbing babies back when on the lowest setting.

Other than that, not sure I can help. Have fun! I'm one of those mental people that loves Ikea :D

LillyBugg · 25/09/2015 20:44

Oh and we have the malm chest of drawers and bought a glass top to then use as a changing table. Since found out that lots of people do this. I would say this is better than the cot top changers, because won't that just get in the way and you have to keep putting it on/taking it off?

Sighing · 25/09/2015 20:47

Some are cot beds some are not (one of the reasons for vost variety). They are also made of different materials. Mattress wise there's a variety.
I wouldn't buy a drop side again (each to their own). I've just acquired a Gulliver cot (turns into toddler bed and intend to IKEA hack it as a baby bay).

Junosmum · 25/09/2015 20:48

Cots with drop sides are advised as a no no for safety reasons, though they do still sell them.

Ikea cots are good value, some are also cot beds, some are not. We have a cot top changer which has moveable feet to fit any width of cot. Ikea cots are now. Fairly standard width (either 120x60 or 140x70 seems to be the 2 sizes everywhere do). means you can buy a different mattress if you like.

Ikea also has some good value baby sleeping bags.

Sighing · 25/09/2015 20:49

Yes to change on a cest of drawers. A real waste of space a changing table to me (hooks for various laundry / changing bags / toys are handy).

LillyBugg · 25/09/2015 20:50

Oh didn't know that about drop sides. Fair enough. To be honest I am happy with our ikea cot. It was an absolute bargain and it looks lovely in the nursery. I just figured drop side was easier after MIL's comments.

TheYellowWallpaper · 25/09/2015 20:51

I would say get antilop high chair, baby bath, long sleeved bibs, tippee cups, weaning bowls etc because you will need them all in next six months and much easier to get now than to go back with a tiny baby! Their baby sleeping bags are very good value too.

BikeRunSki · 25/09/2015 21:12

Get IKEA muslins. They are big, colourful and cheap!

I don't know about IKEA cots, but they do an awesome toddler bed that you can pull out longer like an extendable dining table (it had a 3 part mattress to fit around this). DD had one that was 17 years old and had belonged to 6 children before her until I dropped a bookcase on it and splintered it beyond repair. Replaced that day with the current equivalent.

Don't bother with IKEA baby sleeping bags though, they clump up after a while.

BikeRunSki · 25/09/2015 21:14

YYY to antilop highchair. The best designed anything I have ever used.

thesmallbear · 25/09/2015 21:17

I love my changing table from IKEA. It's bigger than lots of the others, which I think is a good thing as there's room to put nappies, wipes, vaseline etc by the side of the changing mat. Most of the others I've seen only have room for the changing mat, so it's a faff trying to locate all your paraphernalia.

www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/S69047161/

Binglet · 25/09/2015 21:17

I'm another highchair lover. Best £16 I even spent.

MrsHenryCrawford · 25/09/2015 21:19

The kiddie hooded towels are lovely, muslins are good, ditto plastic plates, bowls, cutlery. Playmats are nice and thick. Love the kids/baby section of ikea

MrsHenryCrawford · 25/09/2015 21:20

Another antilop highchair lover here

SliceOfLime · 25/09/2015 21:21

Yes the antilop high chair. And plates bowls etc - 6 months goes fast! Also they have lots of nice toys, shape sorter, little people, cuddly things, bath toys, worth picking up now. Changing mats. Small towels to use on changing mats.

KP86 · 25/09/2015 21:23

IKEA baby stuff is great.

I personally love drop side cots (they are generally tricky to put down, so not sure why it's a safety issue), they really save your back when baby gets bigger.

Using a drawer top as a change table is good, as long as the height suits your back. I could never do constant changes on bed or floor because my back is fairly weak and it would KILL me. We have always had space to have a proper change table and it is fantastic. I wouldn't bother with one on top of the cot because there's nowhere to store the nappies, wipes etc and what would you do in the middle of the night when you need to change your newborn? Stuff around with putting it on, making sure it's safe, gathering all your bits... not worth it.

Fluffy24 · 25/09/2015 21:23

Yet another high chair lover here (brilliant) but... I'd get an extra cushion for it so that you have an extra cover (if only they did the covers only in myltipacks) when you are washing the other.

Fluffy24 · 25/09/2015 21:25

Baby bath too, theirs nice and big and solid.

Benzalkonium · 25/09/2015 21:26

What exactly I'd the safety concern over drop side cots?

The mattresses are good, but I'd recommend picking which one you like at the collection location, as the samples are too small to get a good idea of how they feel.

Fluffy24 · 25/09/2015 21:26

And those clips you get for food bags - you'll need one for muesli, one for banana porridge, one for baby rice, one for baby rice cakes, etc etc!

Benzalkonium · 25/09/2015 21:29

I'm not sure about Ikea change mats, but when you do buy a change mat, buy 2, one for bedroom and one for living room. X

BikeRunSki · 25/09/2015 21:36

Also the multipacks of flannels. They are incredibly handy, I used them as washable wipes, and about a million other things.

The little stacks of rainbow coloured bowls and plates and bags of plastic cutlery. Super handy for weaning and beyond.

MadeinBelfast · 25/09/2015 21:36

I have the cheapest ikea cot at MiL's and I like it more than my Mama's and Papa's one. It's low so easy to put the baby in if you're short and is quite compact so easily fits in bedside your bed for the first few months. I'd also pick up some of their cheap blankets for night feeds or to throw in the car/pram, a few picture frames if you plan to have family photos around and some of their super cheap door mats. I think they're less than £1 and I used a few to protect my floors and make a parking spot for the buggy after muddy walks!

Nousername2015 · 25/09/2015 21:44

Get one of their boxes (think they are about £2.50?) to keep nappies, spare vests and changing bits in for downstairs. Loads of colours and patterns available.

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AmberRose17 · 26/09/2015 08:26

Thank you everyone - this is really brilliant. You've given me a easy made shopping list.

I'll let you know how we get on

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AmberRose17 · 26/09/2015 08:27

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