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).
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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Yes, the Serena Cot Bed Extension is fully safety certified to global standards for cot and child beds, including EN 716-1/2:2017 and BS 8509:2008+A1: 2011.
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 baby sleep area of the Mini Cot is 93.5cm x 66cm.
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.
No, the Serena Mini Cot is not specifically designed for co-sleeping. While its compact size and lockable swivel wheels make it easy to position close to your bed, it does not have features specifically intended for co-sleeping arrangements. It is recommended to use it as a standalone cot to ensure the highest safety standards for your baby.
It is recommended to use the Mini Cot with the mattress in the higher position until your baby begins to roll over or pull up, usually at around 6 months old. Once you notice these signs, it is recommended to lower the height of the mattress.
The Serena Mini Cot features a dual mattress height adjustment. You can lower the mattress height as your baby grows and becomes more active. Follow the steps in the instruction manual to find out how to lower the mattress height.
Serena Cot Bed FAQs
It is recommended to use the Cot Bed in the higher position until your baby begins to roll over or pull up, usually at approx. 6 months. Once you notice these signs, it is recommended to lower the height of the mattress.
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This will depend on your child. If they are asking to move to a “big bed" or you feel they are ready to do so, the Toddler Bed provides a safe, familiar transition stage.
We offer 2 mattress options for use with your Gaia Baby Serena Cot Bed.
a) Gaia Baby Serena Cot Bed Mattress: This is made with premium, nursery-grade foam with fully water-resistant PU cover. It comes with a quilted-cotton, zipped cover which is easy removed for washing and certified to EN16890.
b) Gaia Baby Serena Modular Mattress: This is a premium quality, 3 piece, fully pocket-sprung modular mattress. It’s fully waterproof and comes with 2 different-sized zipped covers to perfectly fit your cot at every stage. The covers are both Oekotex Certified organic.
The First Bed is 140cm in length and should accommodate an average height child up until the age of 5. If your child is still comfortable in the bed beyond this age, you can continue to use it . Our beds are tested up to 200kg drop weight capacity so sitting or playing on the bed is also fine.
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.