What Are The Benefits Of The Grotime Essence Cot?
- Many parents loved that this cot was part of a matching furniture set so they could fill their nursery as quickly and simply as possible
- The two base heights are really easy to adjust and give you more versatility to use this cot for longer
What Are The Drawbacks Of The Grotime Essence Cot?
- Some parents found that this cot needed cleaning more often because of the white colour picking up dirt easier than natural or darker-coloured cribs
Are There Any Accessories Included With The Grotime Essence Cot?
Unfortunately, there aren’t any accessories included with the Grotime Essence cot so you’ll need to buy anything you need separately. This includes a cot mattress and sheets, so make sure you choose one of the compatible size of 130 x 69 cm. This is one of the most common sizes of cot mattresses, so you shouldn’t have any issues finding one that suits your little one!
What Sets The Grotime Essence Cot Apart From The Crowd?
We found lots that set the Grotime Essence cot apart from the rest of the market, so here are a few of our personal favourites that we think you’ll really enjoy too:
Matching furniture
We love any cot that can match our nursery decor seamlessly, and the Grotime Essence cot goes one step further than that – it actually comes as part of a collection specifically designed together! We love this for first-time parents or people who simply want to decorate their nursery as easily as possible, because you don’t have to plan much and can buy all of your nursery furniture from one place. The Essence cot matches the Bassinet and Change Table seamlessly, so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing you don’t have to worry about mismatched furniture or wasting time shopping more than you need to.
Two base heights
Another feature we really appreciated about the Grotime Essence cot is the two mattress heights: bassinet and cot. These offer better versatility so you can get more years of use from your purchase, so don’t worry about having to buy another cot too prematurely. The bassinet level keeps your baby closer to you to make tending to them as comfortable as possible while the cot level keeps climbing babies safer by reducing the risk of them falling. We found it super easy to adjust the base height too, so there’s no need to put it off for longer than necessary!
How Much Does The Grotime Essence Cot Cost?
The Grotime Essence cot costs $399, making it suitable for most low to medium budgets. We think this is a decent price considering that you’ll be able to use the cot for around three years with two modes to choose from. However, we would’ve preferred to be able to convert this cot into a toddler bed for this price, giving it even more functionality and longevity. å
What Is The Warranty On The Grotime Essence Cot?
The Grotime Essence cot comes with a five-year warranty which we think is really generous considering the price and number of years you’ll be able to use this cot for. As most children outgrow their cots by the time they’re three years old, you can use this cot for another younger child afterwards and still have it protected by warranty for two more years!
Is The Grotime Essence Cot Safe?
Yes, the Grotime Essence cot is very safe and conforms to the mandatory Australian Standard for Household Cots (AS/NZS 2172:2013), so there’s no need to worry about the safety of your crib. We also really liked that the bars are rounded to keep the cot safe for little ones, especially those who like sticking their limbs through the bars during their sleep.
Is The Grotime Essence Cot Easy To Adjust?
Yes, the Grotime Essence cot is very easy to adjust thanks to there only being four screws to adjust when changing the mattress base height. The mattress base wasn’t too heavy either so we were able to hold it up on our own while getting ready to adjust it. However, when it comes to actually retightening the hardware into the correct position, we’d recommend asking another adult for help to make the entire process as easy as possible.
Is The Grotime Essence Cot Easy To Manoeuvre?
The Grotime Essence cot weighs less than 18 kg once up and running, so it’s one of the lighter cots to move around the nursery. However, it’s not designed to be moved between rooms, so we wouldn’t consider it easily manoeuvrable. When you want to move it into position, we recommend asking another person to help pick it up instead of dragging it along the floor, as this can damage the legs and weaken the entire structure of the cot.
Is The Grotime Essence Cot Easy To Assemble?
The Grotime Essence cot is super easy to assemble, which we were pleasantly surprised with as we thought we were going to need to attach all of the bars one by one! However, this isn’t the case as most of them are already attached so all you need to do is attach the sides and mattress base together. We also found the instructions very easy to read, although we can’t find another copy online – so make sure you keep your physical copy safe!
Is The Grotime Essence Cot Easy To Clean?
We found the Grotime Essence cot easy enough to clean, although there were quite a few bars to clean between! The white colour also seemed to pick up plenty of dust and dirt, so we found ourselves cleaning this cot more often than we would’ve for a darker-coloured cot. While this isn’t a dealbreaker, it’s definitely something to think about for busy parents.
Final Thoughts On The Grotime Essence Cot
Overall, the Grotime Essence crib is a lovely and simple cot that comes with decent functionality and an attractive design. Some of our favourite features include the two base heights to choose from and the matching furniture set. There’s not much to dislike about this cot, although if we were looking for things to nitpick, we did find it a little time-consuming to clean.