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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A good night's sleep is essential regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting family. Make sure you invest in one of our best infant cribs cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It has a slim aesthetic, and the frame is simple to put together. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with features that reflect a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed so it will last your child through the first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and stop chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that can transform it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to fit your nursery's style.

A good quality cot should be able to last until your child is about four years old. However some 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 because they are less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later on.

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. However, it is a little more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, because we think it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves, and a minimalist design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed is designed to last until your child reaches four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is secure while they sleep.

This cot was rated the most effective by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the solid design and premium feel, noting that it is a "real investment piece" and is an attractive accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs we examined however, it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh-style style is attractive and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your Baby Cot. Our tester had no issues with the cot and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a true luxurious. It is constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French look and feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest at ease knowing that your child will be in good hands. It's available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to put together, and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. However, it is expensive - especially as you need to purchase the mattress separately, and when you're on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are seeking additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. Plus, you can adjust the height of the base through three different settings, so your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to buy a mattress separately - something that can increase the cost more than other models in our review. The stunning design as well as the ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the investment. Our test subjects liked this cot and believed it would make a stunning addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish frame that will last a long time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've seen but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and includes three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure you budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not an enormous expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different types that will fit.

Many parents opt for cots for their children as they are inexpensive and provide a comfy sleeping area. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look out for them if you would like your cot to last even longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very stylish. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable base heights. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some of them will require conversion into a toddler bed with the conversion kit available separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small cot beds in comparison to other cots 4 tots we tested which makes it a great choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well use it for multiple babies. It looks stunning in natural wood, but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great choice for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that lasts as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot has a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It's made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also includes a number of useful features such as the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails. There's also the option of purchasing a reflux wedge to add comfort for children.