Cot material composition and disclosure
Beech/birch main components, fibreboard end panels and rails, paper foil, adhesive, stain and clear acrylic lacquer.
Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Full material/component disclosure.
IKEA SUNDVIK
Cots
Nestivo’s take
A straightforward, easy-to-buy cot with an adjustable base and a removable side for the toddler stage. It offers simplicity rather than premium features. The fixed rail can make the lower setting harder to reach, and the mattress is a separate purchase.
Mattress size & cot fit
- 132 × 70 cm · maximum 12 cm thick
Current Australian code 406.387.67: mattress length 132 cm, width 70 cm, maximum thickness 12 cm. The cot’s outer 138 × 75 cm dimensions are not its mattress dimensions.
Dimensions shortlist options; actual fit, firmness, condition and manufacturer approval still need checking.
Manufacturer dimension source · Dimensions checked 2026-10-31
Scores at a glance
What these scores mean and how we assess them
- Low toxins
- 62 / 100
- Performance
- 78 / 100
- Sustainability
- 45 / 100
- Availability
- 90 / 100
- Price / value
- 86 / 100
Why parents choose it
- Easy to inspect and buy at IKEA.
- Good value.
- Simple design and adjustable base.
What to think twice about
- A removable side offers a later toddler stage without replacing the whole frame. The construction mixes solid timber with fibreboard, adhesive and finishes, so a wooden appearance is not a complete environmental assessment. Manufacturing and end-of-life information remains limited.
- Fewer premium features.
- Mattress compatibility needs careful checking.
Evidence behind the scores
Low toxins — 62 / 100
Acrylic lacquer disclosed. IKEA publishes furniture chemical controls; no SUNDVIK-specific emissions result retrieved. IKEA describes formaldehyde and VOC controls for furniture globally. This is company policy, not a certificate or a measurement for this cot.
Low-emission paints, stains and finishes
Acrylic lacquer disclosed. IKEA publishes furniture chemical controls; no SUNDVIK-specific emissions result retrieved.
Score: 5 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Independently verified low-emission finish.
Formaldehyde and engineered-wood emissions assurance
IKEA describes formaldehyde and VOC controls for furniture globally. This is company policy, not a certificate or a measurement for this cot.
Score: 5 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Product-level emissions testing/certification.
Independent product safety/material verification
Current Australian product page states both 2024 Australian standards. Different product codes may have different components/instructions.
Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Current product-level safety plus material/emissions certification.
Ingredient/material disclosure completeness
Beech/birch main components, fibreboard end panels and rails, paper foil, adhesive, stain and clear acrylic lacquer.
Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Full formulation/component list with functions or composition.
Performance — 78 / 100
The simple frame and two base heights make everyday use relatively uncomplicated, with owners praising stability and assembly. The fixed side is the main ergonomic compromise: reaching a sleeping baby becomes more awkward when the base is low.
Confidence: Medium. Product details and many owner reports are available, although some reviews concern overseas versions.
Cot safety-standard compliance
Current Australian product page states both 2024 Australian standards. Different product codes may have different components/instructions.
Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Current applicable standard clearly documented for exact model.
Stability and structural performance
Construction and supplier compliance claims support limited structural credit; no independent long-term structural dataset retrieved.
Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Strong independent/long-term evidence.
Assembly and adjustment practicality
Assembly instructions/flat-pack construction are described. Ease in daily use is not independently established.
Score: 8 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Easy, well-documented assembly and adjustments.
Mattress-height and conversion usability
Two base heights and removable side; assembly documents available. Mattress sold separately.
Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Useful, safe, easy adjustments/conversions.
Durability and longevity
Two base heights and removable side; assembly documents available. Mattress sold separately.
Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Long life, warranty/parts and conversion evidence.
Sustainability — 45 / 100
A removable side offers a later toddler stage without replacing the whole frame. The construction mixes solid timber with fibreboard, adhesive and finishes, so a wooden appearance is not a complete environmental assessment. Manufacturing and end-of-life information remains limited.
Renewable / plant-based material share
Timber components are disclosed, but the finished-product renewable percentage is not quantified.
Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
High quantified renewable share.
Durability and reuse lifespan
Two base heights and removable side; assembly documents available. Mattress sold separately.
Score: 7 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Long size range, robust materials, warranty/repair data and reuse evidence.
Manufacturing powered by renewable energy
No quantified renewable-energy share for the relevant cot manufacturing site retrieved.
Score: 2 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Independently reported 100% renewable electricity at relevant manufacturing sites.
Manufacturing impact disclosure
No cot-specific quantified manufacturing impacts or lifecycle comparison retrieved.
Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Public product LCA or independently assured impact metrics.
Packaging sustainability
Flat-pack/packaging information is available; current complete recycled-content/recyclability evidence was not retrieved.
Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Verified compostable/reusable or high-recycled-content recyclable packaging.
Sourcing transparency
Timber origins and supplier traceability are not detailed in the reviewed information.
Score: 3 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Full product-material provenance and supplier/chain identifiers are documented across all relevant inputs. None of this catalogue is assigned 10 on current records.
Availability — 90 / 100
Current Australian IKEA product listing; local stock/delivery still varies.
Retail availability and purchase convenience
Current Australian IKEA product listing; local stock/delivery still varies.
Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Broad major-retailer availability.
Price / value — 86 / 100
A lower upfront cost makes this an accessible cot option, but the mattress is a separate purchase. Judge value by the complete compatible setup and the adjustments you need, rather than cot price alone. Observed AUD 349.00 on 3 October 2026; price may change. Mattress excluded.
Typical unit / upfront price
Observed AUD 349.00 on 3 October 2026; price may change. Mattress excluded.
Score: 9 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Among lowest relevant current prices.
Value for performance / lifetime cost
Judgement based on current upfront price and documented conversions; no assumed resale value or future savings.
Score: 8 / 10
What earns 10/10?*
Excellent performance-to-price or strong lifetime economics.
* Benchmarks describe the scoring rubric, not a guarantee of safety or suitability. Read them alongside the product’s findings and limitations.
Sources & evidence confidence
Product evidence last reviewed: 2026-10-08
General plastics research
These studies explain the wider research behind materials assessment. They do not test this product or establish its safety, chemical content or exposure.
- Nestivo — practical choices and credited research
- Yannick Mulders et al. (2026) — A place to explore the wider evidence
- Christos Symeonides et al. (2024) — BPA during pregnancy and child development
- Ahmed Elagali et al. (2025) — Phthalates, inflammation and child development
- Maureen Cropper et al. (2024) — Costs beyond the purchase price
- Nancy Lauer et al. (2025) — Plastic’s wider social costs