6 of the best cot mobiles for babies 2024
Cot mobiles are designed to entertain and also soothe your baby. They can be a simple mobile or mechanical, musical and with light projections. Make sure they are out of your baby’s reach.
Some can also be attached to a pram or car seat to stimulate the baby while on the go.
They can also be used to hang above a changing table to entertain and distract your baby while you are changing their nappy.
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 26 January 2024.
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1. Nuby musical cot mobile
Five calming melodies.
Rotating plush characters in neutral colours.
The supporting arm will fit securely to any cot.
20 minutes of lullabies.
Volume control.
Battery operated (not included).
2. Tiny Love Take-Along Mobile
Musical, rotating mobile.
Can be attached to a cot, car seat, pram and more.
Five melodies.
30 minutes of non-repetitive music.
Battery operated.
3. ikea KLAPPA mobile
Great value simple mobile.
Soft figures from the natural world.
4. Infantino 3 in 1 Projector Musical Mobile
A motorised cot mobile with three detachable characters and a mirror.
It can play six melodies and four nature sounds.
Night light and a starry night sky light projection.
When your baby gets older you can convert it to a tabletop night light and light projector.
Shuts off automatically after 20 minutes.
There is also a wake-up mode that simulates daylight.
Available in pink and grey.
Battery operated (not included).
5. Fisher-Price Butterfly Dreams 3-in-1 Projection Mobile
Motorised mobile with three soft butterfly bears.
Projects a starry night light show onto the wall or ceiling.
Can play up to 30 minutes of lullabies, white noise or nature sounds.
The plush toy part can be detached and clipped onto a pram or car seat.
Also converts to a tabletop mobile for older children.
Remote controlled so you can operate it without disturbing your baby.
Battery operated (not included).
6. John Lewis safari animal mobile
Simple cot mobile with four hanging animals, which swing and swirl.
Attach to the ceiling, out of reach of the baby. Fixtures are not included.
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