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 verdict
The Obaby Maya, about £129 (RRP £180), is a low-to-the-ground, two-tone toddler bed with built-in side guards as standard, sized for a 140x70cm mattress. A solid mid-market pick with more design flair than budget IKEA options without Stokke-level prices, though its guard rails are fixed rather than adjustable in stages.
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.
Is the Maya Toddler Bed worth it?
- 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
What are the downsides of the Maya Toddler Bed?
- 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.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | About £129 (RRP £180) | £69.00 (frame only) | £65.00 (frame only) | Around £90 (mattress sold separately) |
| Overall score | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Material | Engineered wood | Solid pine, painted finish | Solid pine, untreated/natural finish | Solid pine wood |
| Mattress size | 140 x 70cm (not included) | 70x160cm | 70x160cm | Standard cot bed, 140x70cm |
| Assembly | — | Flatpack | Flatpack | Flat-packed, self-assembly required |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Maya come with a guard rail?+
Yes, built into the frame as standard rather than sold separately — unlike the IKEA SNIGLAR, which needs a separate rail purchase to match. However, the Maya's rails are fixed rather than adjustable or removable in stages.
How does the Maya compare to the Stokke Home Bed?+
The Maya is a fraction of the Stokke's price but loses the expandability and premium build that justify Stokke's cost — the Maya is sized for one stage rather than growing with the child over several years.
Does the Maya come with a mattress?+
No — it's sized for a standard 140 x 70cm mattress, sold separately.
Is the Maya easy to assemble?+
It requires flat-pack assembly, as with most beds in this range, and can be on backorder given demand.