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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
When you're camping with your baby or visiting relatives getting a good night's rest is essential. Make sure you invest in one of our top cot beds to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.
With a slim design and easy to assemble frame the cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It also converts into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner, is packed with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed which will help your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change features a removable changing unit that can transform it into a handy baby changing station to a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match it to your nursery style.
A cot of good quality should be able to last until your child is around four years old, but certain models offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they are less expensive than buying a brand new cot and mattress later on.
When it comes to the top cot beds, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you will need to purchase separately. This is still worth a look it appears to be it's a sturdy and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves, and an elegant design. Parents and babies will enjoy it. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four and is easily converted to an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe while they sleep.
Our test subject found this cot to be the best crib of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can start working right immediately. She also praised its strong construction and high-quality feel, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also an attractive accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than other cot beds we've examined however the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! The useful extras, such as a useful drawer and teething rails will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and potentially causing your baby discomfort. Our tester had no issues with the cot and thought it was an excellent buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As the name suggests this bed is a symbol of luxurious. It is constructed of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has a French look and feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child is in good hands. It is available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most luxurious look cot we've seen in our round-up. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious There are more affordable options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If extra features are important to you, then this sale cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they grow older.
The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can increase the cost more than other models we've reviewed. The premium aesthetics as well as the ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the money. Our test participants thought this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents wanting a stylish, modern-looking frame that will stand the test of time. It's more expensive than the other options however, it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe to outfit your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together and comes with three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It also comes with teething rails and an attractive drawer that slides underneath to ensure that you don't need to lose precious floor space.
It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that are suitable for.
Many parents choose cot beds for their children as they are inexpensive and provide a comfy sleeping area. Most cot beds are suitable for children from birth to around four years of age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find some of them in our list if you're looking for a cot mattress that lasts longer.
The Wooden Mini Cot Bed Bed
One of our favorite cot beds, this stunning solid-wood version is beautifully designed and extremely elegant. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable base heights. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to an infant cot bed bed using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).
Included are a teddy-bear canopy and teething bars that can be removed. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also small in size when compared to other best cots we tested, making it a good option for smaller spaces.
It's not inexpensive at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece and you can use it for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is an excellent choice for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that lasts for as long as their children do. Our test with parents Becki said that her Boori cot lasted through three children. It's got a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot also includes a number of useful extras such as a teddy bear canopy and teething rails, and the option to purchase an reflux wedge to provide comfort for children.