Assembling the Kaylula Sova Clear Cot in Bassinet Mode by @irenaclare

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 Our Kaylula Sova Cot Clear is a revolution in cot. It not only grows as your baby grows but it makes every stage easier for you. When you just get with your newborn home you need/want to have them all the time next to you, our Sova cot in cot or bassinet mode can be wheeled around the house through any standard doorway so you can have your baby in a safe sleep space where you are.⁠ ⁠

As they start growing and need more space you can use the cot mode, and as soon as they are ready you can convert it into a toddler mode making it so easier for them to get in/out of bed. And when you don’t need a cot anymore, the Sova cot converts into a table and chairs providing you with years of adventures.⁠ ⁠

Best of all, it is super easy to transition from one stage to another, so you don’t need to be a NASA engineer to transition your cot into the next stage, and all you need to do comes included in your cot box.⁠

If you have any questions feel free to email us at sales@babyhood.com.au or call us (07) 3208 3555.

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What bassinet mode is for

Bassinet mode raises the base so your newborn sits higher in the frame, which means less bending for you in the weeks when bending is hardest. It also brings your baby closer to the top of the cot, so you can see and reach them without leaning in over a deep drop.

Because the Sova moves on castors and fits through a standard doorway, bassinet mode is the configuration most parents use in the first months, wheeling the cot between rooms so their baby sleeps where they are rather than in an empty nursery.

Before you start assembling

Set aside a clear stretch of floor larger than the cot itself and unpack everything before you begin. Lay the fixings out and count them against the parts list, because a missing bolt found halfway through is what turns a thirty minute job into an afternoon.

Keep the printed instructions with you rather than working from memory or from the video alone, since fixings and torque points are specific to the model and the manual is the authority. Once assembled, go back around every fixing and check it is fully tightened, then check again after a week of use as timber settles.

The conversion stages and how long the cot lasts

The Sova is designed to change configuration as your child grows rather than be replaced. Babyhood describes four stages. It starts in bassinet mode for a newborn. It drops to cot mode as your baby gains height and starts to sit and pull up. It converts to toddler mode so your child can get in and out on their own. Finally it converts into a table and chairs once the cot stage is finished.

The practical value of that is not just longevity, it is that each change happens at a point where most families would otherwise be buying something new. When you compare cots on price, it is worth working out the cost across all the stages rather than the cost of the cot alone. Our guide to the best baby cot options compares how far different models convert, and you can see the full range of baby cots in one place.

Move the base down before your baby can push up

The single most important thing to get right on any convertible cot is timing the base drop. Lower the base to the next setting as soon as your baby can sit unaided, and to the lowest setting as soon as they can pull themselves up to standing. Babies reach both of those milestones sooner than parents expect, and the base height that was correct last month may not be correct this month.

Mattress fit and the two finger rule

Use the mattress made for the cot, at the size and depth stated in the manual, and check the fit each time you change configuration. Red Nose Australia advises no more than a 20mm gap between the mattress and the cot sides. The practical check is that no more than two adult finger widths should fit between the edge of the mattress and the side.

The mattress should sit flat and firm with all packaging removed. If you use a waterproof protector it needs a tight fit so it cannot bunch or work loose.

What the safety standards mean

From 19 January 2026, household cots sold in Australia must meet the Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products) Safety Standard 2024, along with an information standard covering labelling and instructions. A cot can meet the safety requirements through AS/NZS 2172:2013 or one of the accepted overseas equivalents.

For a buyer, the useful thing to know is what that assessment covers: gaps that could trap a head, neck or limb, footholds that would let a toddler climb out, side height, and a frame that stays stable and strong under load. It also requires the cot to arrive with assembly instructions and permanent warnings on the product itself, which is worth keeping rather than discarding with the packaging, because you will need them at each conversion.

Planning the rest of the nursery

If your baby will spend the first months beside your bed, it is worth settling that separately. Our guide covers whether you need one and how a round bassinet compares with other shapes, and you can browse the current bassinets and cradles range.

The pram is the other decision that lands at the same time. Our guide to choosing a single pram covers what to compare, and the full prams and strollers range is here.

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