Obaby
Maya Toddler Bed
7.4/10 overallAbout £129 (RRP £180)
A Scandinavian-style low toddler bed with built-in side guards, designed as an affordable step up from a cot bed.
The Maya is a low-to-the-ground toddler bed with a two-tone white and natural wood finish and side guards built into the frame rather than sold as an add-on. It's designed to be the next step after a cot or cot bed, sized for a standard 140 x 70cm mattress.
Against the IKEA Kritter and Sniglar beds already in this category, Maya sits at a similar price point but with built-in guard rails as standard — Sniglar in particular needs a separate rail purchase to match that. Against the Stokke Home Bed, Maya is a fraction of the price but loses the expandability and premium build that justify Stokke's cost; Maya is sized for one stage rather than growing with the child over several years.
The main limitation is that the guard rails are fixed rather than adjustable or removable in stages, so unlike some pricier beds you can't gradually reduce the rail height as your toddler gets more confident getting in and out — it's rail-on or rail-off, no in-between. Flat-pack assembly is required, as with most beds in this range.
It's a solid mid-market pick for parents who want a proper toddler bed with a bit more design flair than the budget IKEA options, without paying Stokke-level prices.
What we liked
- Built-in side guards for safety
- Low-to-floor design reduces fall risk
- Distinctive two-tone Scandi look at a mid-range price
- Standard 140 x 70cm mattress size is widely available
Where it falls short
- Guard rails are fixed rather than adjustable or removable in stages
- Flat-pack assembly required
- Can be on backorder given demand
Specs
- Weight
- 31.5kg
- Material
- Engineered wood
- Age range
- From birth to approx. 4 years
- Dimensions
- 144 x 74 x 51cm
- Guard rails
- Built-in, fixed
- Mattress size
- 140 x 70cm (not included)
How we scored it
Guard Rail Safety
How well the rail prevents night-time falls without making the bed hard to get in and out of.
Guard rails are built in and fixed rather than adjustable, so they don't step down in height the way some premium beds do as a child gets older.
Cot Transition Ease
How smoothly toddlers adjust from a cot to this bed, including familiarity of size and height.
Build Durability
Sturdiness of the frame and how well the finish holds up to daily knocks.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
The alternative
IKEA
KRITTER Toddler Bed Frame with Guard Rail
A sturdy first bed with a built-in guard rail that eases the move from cot to bed at 70x160cm.