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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A good night's sleep is essential, whether you're camping or visiting family. Invest in one of our best cot newborn cot bed - written by timeoftheworld.date - cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a slim aesthetic and easy-to-assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of an excellent design. It can also be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley the overall winner, is packed with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething which can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is an entire nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also comes with a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an easily removable changing top that turns it from a useful baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized and you can tailor it to your nursery style.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth keeping an eye out for these because they can be cheaper than buying a new mattress and cot later on.

When it comes to the top cot beds and cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It 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 models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to purchase separately. It's definitely worth checking out, though, because we believe it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has contemporary flair, featuring warm oak effect details and soft curves for a standout style that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child reaches four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed with a simple extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best baby cots of all the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can begin working right away. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and luxurious feel, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" as well as an attractive accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot-beds we've looked at however the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of attention! The nifty extras, including a useful drawer and teething rails will also help you avoid the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid overstretching the slats and creating discomfort for your baby. Aside from this our test-bearer didn't have any issues with this cot and said it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies this bed is the epitome of luxury. It's constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is designed to last. It has the French look and feel. It also meets French safety standards and you can be assured that your child is in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.

Our test participants found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. It's expensive, particularly because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important for you then this cot bed is the best choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base with three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they're older.

The only drawback of this crib is that you have to buy a mattress separately which could make the cost rise even more than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your child are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile cost. 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 crib choice for parents who want an elegant frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble, and includes three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It also comes with teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips under so that you don't have to compromise your floor space.

You'll have to purchase a separate mattress if you want to use this cot bed. Therefore, make sure you budget your money accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100 which isn't an excessive cost. The only drawback is that you might find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot has an oval shape. However, there are plenty of different kinds of mattresses that work for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally appropriate from birth until your child is four years old, although some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You can find a few of these in our list of options if you're looking for a cot that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our top cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood version is beautifully designed and very elegant. It also has a number of other features, such as an under-bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used until the age of four (though the majority of them will need be converted to an infant bed using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. This cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller than the other cots we tested which makes it a good cribs option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like a real investment piece and you could possibly use it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides up for safety) and into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great choice for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that will last as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said that her Boori cot was able to last through three children. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy an reflux wedge.