A Proactive Rant About Cot Bed

The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is important whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Consider investing in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a slim aesthetic and the frame is easy to put together. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner, is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It has three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It also has two rails for teething that aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change cabinet has an easily removable changing top rated cots that turns it from a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable and you can tailor the style of your nursery.

A good quality cot should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However some offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best cot beds, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It is more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to buy separately. It's worth a look, as it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will fit in with any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a standout style that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches age of four and is easily transformed into an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.

Our tester found this crib to be the best out of all the cheap cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so you can begin working right immediately. She also praised its strong construction and luxurious feel as it felt like a "real piece of investment" and was an elegant addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and teething rails, will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and possibly causing your Baby Cot discomfort. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has a genuine French style. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest assured that your child will be in safe hands. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our testers found it easy to put together and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If additional features are important for you, then this cot bed might be the ideal choice. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they get older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately, which can cause the price to go more than other models we reviewed. The stunning design 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 investment. Our test participants thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will endure the test of time. It's a bit more costly than other options we've seen, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and includes three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress of good quality for less than PS100 and that's not an excessive cost. The only drawback is that you may be unable to find an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, however there are a variety of types of mattresses that will fit perfectly.

Many parents opt for cot beds as they are affordable and offer your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for babies to around four years of age, however some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You can find a few of these in our list if you're searching for a cot that will last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favorite cot beds, this stunning, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very elegant. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed using a conversion kit sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are also included. This cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots we tested which makes it the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not inexpensive at PS599 with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It converts to an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open to ensure security) and then into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to go without bars.

This is a great option for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that lasts as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot lasted through three children. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It's made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with some useful extras including a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of buying an reflux wedge to provide comfort for children.