Cots and playpens for sale in South Africa
Baby cots and playpens in South Africa start from about R 460 for a basic playpen, 3-in-1 camp cots with a changing station cost around R 2,100 to R 2,900, and premium travel cots reach about R 7,900. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026. To find the right cot for your room and budget, describe it on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply in the chat with their own offer.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Price range |
|---|
| Basic playpen or playard | R 460 – R 1,100 |
| Two-in-one or travel campcot | R 1,050 – R 1,850 |
| 3-in-1 camp cot with changing table | R 2,100 – R 2,900 |
| Premium travel or grow-with-me cot | R 4,500 – R 7,900 |
Standards and safety checks
Sellers say their cots meet international safety standards, and one retailer states that its cots are tested to them. Ask which standard applies and ask for the test certificate before you buy. Check that the mattress fits the cot snugly, with no gap at the sides. Mosquito nets appear on several listings, which matters in the warm summer months from December to February.
Sizes that fit a South African room
A standard cot in South Africa measures about 56 x 118 cm, and a large cot about 66 x 132 cm, according to a local baby retailer's guide. Measure your room and doorway before you order. Travel cots and playpens fold to a smaller size, but the sleeping area still has to fit the space you have. Compare the listed dimensions in centimetres directly with your measurements.
Delivery, assembly and used cots
Some Gauteng retailers deliver and assemble the cot, which is worth asking for if you buy a large unit with a changing table. Ask each seller to confirm delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and whether assembly is included. Say whether you want a new or used cot, and check a used one carefully for condition before paying.
What to put in your request
Tell sellers whether you need a cot, a playpen or a camp cot, the sleeping area size in centimetres, and whether you want a mattress included. List the features you want, such as a changing station or a mosquito net, and the material and colour. Add your city, whether new or used is fine, and your budget.
You can get offers for cots and playpens through BlaBlaPrice for free. Describe the cot you need in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if you have one. The assistant asks for anything missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden. See how BlaBlaPrice works, or browse baby and kids products.
Questions and answers
How much does a baby cot or playpen cost in South Africa?
Basic playpens start near R 460, 3-in-1 camp cots run from R 2,100 to R 2,900, and premium travel cots reach about R 7,900. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites in November 2026.
What size should a cot be?
A standard cot in South Africa is about 56 x 118 cm and a large cot about 66 x 132 cm, according to a local retailer's guide.
Do the cots meet safety standards?
Sellers say theirs meet international safety standards. Ask which standard applies and for the test certificate, and check that the mattress fits snugly.
Can a cot be delivered and assembled?
Some Gauteng retailers deliver and assemble. Check delivery to your city, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and whether assembly is included.
