Serena Bedside Crib FAQs
The Serena Bedside Crib is fully certified for use up to 6 months. This is the standard for cribs but not all babies are standard. Your baby will tell you when it is time to move! Signs to look out for are: your baby is beginning to roll-over/ pull-up in the crib or simply has outgrown it.
The surface sleeping area is 70cm(w) x 56.5cm (d).
The maximum height of the Bedside Crib base is 57.5cm from the floor. The mattress adds a further 3cm. The Serena Bedside Crib has 6 different height adjustments and sleep surface should be aligned 10cm / 4in below the parents’ mattress.
Your Gaia Baby Serena Bedside Crib is supplied with its own bespoke Crib Mattress, specifically designed & certified for use in cribs.
You will need to purchase the Serena Cot Bed mattress separately here.
No, the base of our Serena Bedside Crib is flat. It is also fully ventilated.
It is widely recommended by health care professionals that newborn infants should sleep on their back with no accessories placed in the crib. If your baby has colic, we would strongly recommend consulting with your midwife or healthcare professional who will advise the best solution for you and your baby.
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Serena Mini Cot FAQs
You can use the Mini Cot from birth with the mattress in the upper position until your baby is around 6 months old. Your baby will display signs E.G. pulling up or rolling over, then it is time to move to the lower mattress height. You can continue to use the Mini Cot until your little one is around 2 years old.
The Serena Mini Cot has a dual mattress height feature and has optional lockable wheels, making it ideal for a parents bedside as it can be wheeled out of the way easily.The Mini Cot can be converted to a Bedside Crib with the Bedside Crib Add-On (sold separately) and can also be extended into a full size cot bed with the Mini Cot Bed Extension (sold separately).
The Serena Mini Cot is ideal for those who need a more compact, versatile solution. It is perfect for smaller spaces, easily movable between rooms, and can serve as an excellent bedside cot, keeping baby in their parents' room for longer. Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for apartments or smaller bedrooms.
Yes, the Serena Mini Cot can be equipped with lockable swivel wheels, making it easy to move around. This feature enhances its versatility, allowing you to keep your baby close by throughout the day and night.
The Serena Mini Cot stands out due to its compact size, lockable swivel wheels for easy movement, and unique contoured design. It is also made to last, crafted from solid birch wood, and is fully certified for safety.
About Gaia Baby
Our Commitment to Sustainability
As our products are built to evolve with your needs over time, it means we use less raw materials and reduce the environmental impact of transport and manufacturing, and our beds are fully recyclable when the time comes.
All Gaia Baby products are made from ethically sourced wood and materials.
Our team continue to investigate and experiment with the latest sustainable raw materials, fabrics and methodologies so we can bring you the latest, best and most sustainable products.


Built to last
We at Gaia Baby value longevity, because we know it's what's best for our planet and for our consumers.
We strive to create pieces that are not only timeless in design, but timeless in their durability. Made with real wood all our furniture are made to stand the test of time and be passed down generation to generation.
All Our Cribs, Cots and Beds are designed to easily last from birth to 10 years of age with our Extension kits. Meaning less waste and less spending for parents.