Budget pickCots, bassinets & beddingBirth to toddler bed
Mocka Aspen Classic Cot
A sturdy, simple timber cot at a fair price, well rated by thousands of Australian and NZ owners.
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5 colours
- White/Natural
- Sage/Natural
- White
- Natural Birch
- Hazelnut
We researched the Aspen for parents who want a solid, plain timber cot that isn't flat-pack furniture-store cheap or boutique dear. Mocka says it is designed and tested to the Australian household cots standard, AS/NZS 2172, it has two base heights, and its owner reviews average about 4.8 stars across several hundred ratings, with sturdiness and easy assembly mentioned most. It often goes on sale. Trade-offs: the toddler-bed half frame is sold separately, Mocka sells online only so you can't see it first, and you need to buy a mattress that fits snugly with no gaps. Lower the base as soon as your baby can sit up.
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Pros
- Fair price, often on sale
- Mocka states compliance with AS/NZS 2172
- Sturdy and easy to assemble, owners say
- Converts to a toddler bed with an add-on
Cons
- Toddler-bed frame sold separately
- Online only, so you cannot try it first
- Only two base heights
Who it suits
- Budget-conscious families
- Parents who want a simple timber cot
Who should look elsewhere
- Small rooms (consider a compact cot)
- Parents who want to see a cot in store first
Price
$300–600
Typically $315–$450 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Type | Standard cot |
|---|---|
| Standard | AS/NZS 2172 (maker states compliance) |
| Base heights | 2 |
| Toddler bed | With the Aspen toddler-bed half frame (sold separately) |
| Mattress | Buy the size Mocka specifies so it fits with no gaps |
| Material | Timber |
What to look for
- Look for AS/NZS 2172 on the label or in the product details.
- Look for Infant Sleep Products Safety Standard 2024 on the label or in the product details.
- Compliance label on the cot
- A firm mattress that fits snugly with no gaps
- Lower the base once baby can sit up
Where to buy in Australia
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Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick