Stokke® Nighti™ vs Stokke® Sleepi™: which cot bed is right for your baby and home?
A calm, fair look at Stokke® Nighti™ and Stokke® Sleepi™, so you can choose the cot bed that suits your home and your routines.
Nighti vs Sleepi
The quick answer
Choose Stokke® Nighti™ if your priorities are a slimmer rectangular footprint, a coordinated newborn bundle and a simpler three-stage Mini-to-Bed-to-Toddler-Bed path. Choose Stokke® Sleepi™ if you prefer its oval design, four mattress-base heights and a larger extended bed. Both are designed for use from birth to around five years when the correct configuration and extension components are used; the better fit depends on your available space, preferred shape, adjustment needs and what is included in the exact local bundle.
The decision
Two cot beds, one journey from newborn to toddler
Preparing a sleep space for your baby involves practical choices. Start with four questions: how much floor space is available, which shape fits the room, how many mattress-base settings would be useful, and which parts are included at each stage.
Nighti™ uses a soft rectangular shape and a Mini-plus-Extension concept intended to keep the growth path straightforward. Sleepi™ uses Stokke’s oval form, offers more mattress-base positions and has a larger extended footprint. Both adapt from an early Mini configuration into a larger cot and later an open toddler stage when used with the correct components.
At a glance
How do Nighti and Sleepi compare on size, shape and features?
| Feature | Nighti | Sleepi |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Soft rectangular edges, slim space-efficient frame | Iconic oval design with a soft, nest-like feel |
| Age | Newborn to around 5 years | Newborn to around 5 years |
| Starting size | Nighti Mini Newborn Cot from birth to around 6 months; adapts with the Extension Kit | Sleepi Mini from birth; extends with a Bed Extension Kit |
| Mattress heights | 2 levels | 4 levels |
| Dimensions (w x l x h) | Nighti Mini: 65 x 85 x 78 cm Nighti Bed: 65 x 125 x 78 cm | Sleepi Mini: 64 x 82 x 85 cm Sleepi Bed: 74 x 141 x 85 cm |
| Wheels | Lockable swivel wheels | Lockable swivel wheels |
| Airflow | Open structure with airflow between the bars, paired with a firm, breathable mattress | Open structure with airflow between the bars, paired with a firm, breathable mattress |
| Toddler stage | Converts to a toddler bed with a side removed, up to around 5 years | Converts to a toddler bed with a side removed, up to around 5 years |
| Materials | FSC-certified European beechwood, GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions | FSC-certified European beechwood, GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions |
| Warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
Shape
Nighti
Soft rectangular edges, slim space-efficient frame
Sleepi
Iconic oval design with a soft, nest-like feel
Age
Nighti
Newborn to around 5 years
Sleepi
Newborn to around 5 years
Starting size
Nighti
Nighti Mini Newborn Cot from birth to around 6 months; adapts with the Extension Kit
Sleepi
Sleepi Mini from birth; extends with a Bed Extension Kit
Mattress heights
Nighti
2 levels
Sleepi
4 levels
Dimensions (w x l x h)
Nighti
Nighti Mini: 65 x 85 x 78 cm
Nighti Bed: 65 x 125 x 78 cm
Sleepi
Sleepi Mini: 64 x 82 x 85 cm
Sleepi Bed: 74 x 141 x 85 cm
Wheels
Nighti
Lockable swivel wheels
Sleepi
Lockable swivel wheels
Airflow
Nighti
Open structure with airflow between the bars, paired with a firm, breathable mattress
Sleepi
Open structure with airflow between the bars, paired with a firm, breathable mattress
Toddler stage
Nighti
Converts to a toddler bed with a side removed, up to around 5 years
Sleepi
Converts to a toddler bed with a side removed, up to around 5 years
Materials
Nighti
FSC-certified European beechwood, GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions
Sleepi
FSC-certified European beechwood, GREENGUARD certified for low chemical emissions
Warranty
Nighti
7 years
Sleepi
7 years
Size
Which cot is more compact?
Nighti™ has the smaller extended footprint based on the dimensions supplied for this comparison. Nighti Bed measures 65 × 125 cm, while Sleepi Bed measures 74 × 141 cm. Measure both the intended floor space and the route between rooms before choosing; overall height and clearance around the cot also matter.
Adjustability
Which cot offers more mattress-height options?
Sleepi™ offers four mattress-base heights, compared with two for Nighti™. If having more height settings is a priority, Sleepi™ provides more adjustment options. Always use the position specified for your child’s developmental stage in the product instructions.
Mobility
Which cot is easier to move between rooms?
Both systems support lockable swivel wheels. Actual ease of movement will also depend on the cot’s configured dimensions, the width of your doorways and whether the route between rooms is clear. Check whether wheels are included in the exact bundle or sold separately.
Nighti™
When should you choose Stokke® Nighti™?
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You need a slimmer rectangular footprint for a smaller room or rectangular furniture layout.
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You prefer soft, rounded rectangular edges.
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Two mattress-base heights meet your needs.
Sleepi™
When should you choose Stokke® Sleepi™?
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You prefer the oval design and a rounded sleep-space shape.
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You want four mattress-base height options.
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You want the larger extended bed, measuring 74 × 141 cm in the supplied specifications.
Common ground
What do Nighti and Sleepi have in common?
While Nighti and Sleepi have their own distinct designs, they share the same Stokke® philosophy: creating thoughtful sleep spaces that nurture closeness from the very beginning, adapt as your child grows and bring timeless Scandinavian design into everyday family life.
A natural fit from birth
Both offer a Mini configuration designed for your baby’s earliest months.
Designed to grow with your child
Both adapt from a newborn cot into a larger cot bed and then a toddler bed, for use up to around five years.
Mobility
Lockable swivel wheels help you move the cot between rooms, keep your baby close and add stability when locked.
Built to last
Both are crafted from quality beech wood and come with a seven-year warranty.
Thoughtful finishing touches
Selected accessories, including the canopy, may work across both systems; mattresses and fitted sheets are product- and size-specific.
A calm, clear sleep space
Whichever cot you choose, use only the correct mattress, fitted sheet and approved accessories.
Quick pick
Which cot best fits your family?
| Your priority | Best fit |
|---|---|
| If you need a compact, space-efficient rectangular shape | Nighti |
| If you want an iconic oval, nest-like expression | Sleepi |
| If you want a coordinated newborn set-up in one purchase | Nighti |
| If you want four mattress-height options | Sleepi |
| If you want a roomier extended bed | Sleepi |
| If a slim frame and simpler modular growth path matter most | Nighti |
If you need a compact, space-efficient rectangular shape
Best fit
Nighti
If you want an iconic oval, nest-like expression
Best fit
Sleepi
If you want a coordinated newborn set-up in one purchase
Best fit
Nighti
If you want four mattress-height options
Best fit
Sleepi
If you want a roomier extended bed
Best fit
Sleepi
If a slim frame and simpler modular growth path matter most
Best fit
Nighti
Nighti vs Sleepi: Your Questions Answered
What are the main differences between Stokke® Nighti™ and Stokke® Sleepi™?+
The main differences are shape, growth concept, mattress heights, footprint and design expression. Nighti has a space-efficient rectangular format, two mattress levels and a simple Mini-plus-Extension concept. Sleepi has an iconic oval shape, four mattress levels and a roomier extended bed.
Are Stokke® Nighti™ and Stokke® Sleepi™ suitable from birth?+
Yes. Both begin with a Mini configuration from birth and can adapt for use up to around five years when the relevant extension components are used according to the product guidance.
Which is more compact: Nighti or Sleepi?+
Nighti is the more compact, slim and space-efficient of the two. The Nighti Bed measures 65 x 125 x 78 cm, while the Sleepi Bed measures 74 x 141 x 85 cm when extended.
Do Nighti and Sleepi both convert into toddler beds?+
Yes. Both can convert to a toddler bed with a side removed, for use up to around 5 years.
Do Nighti and Sleepi both have lockable wheels?+
Yes. Both systems support lockable swivel wheels for mobility and stability. Check the exact local product or bundle details to confirm whether wheels are included or sold separately.
Do Nighti™ and Sleepi™ use the same mattress or fitted sheets?+
No. Mattresses and fitted sheets are product- and size-specific. Use only the mattress, fitted sheet and accessories approved for the exact product and configuration.