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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A restful night's sleep is essential regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting family. Make sure you invest in one of our best cots for newborns crib beds, so that your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The overall winner The Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights and converts into a toddler bed, which will help your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available as a complete nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with a removable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station to a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match the style of your nursery.
A cot of good quality should last until your child is around four years old, but some offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than purchasing a new cot or mattress.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds and cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It is, however, a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's still worth a look because it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The mini cot beds bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed by using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.
Our tester found this crib to be the best rated cribs of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so that you can get to work straight from the start. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and premium feel, stating that it is it's a "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish addition to any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at however the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your Baby Crib's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and a drawer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. In addition, our tester didn't have any issues with this cot and stated it was a fantastic buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is a absolute luxury. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has the French feel. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest sure that your child is in safe hands. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. It is expensive, especially because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget There are more affordable options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for extra features. It has a convenient under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three levels so that your child won't have to climb out of bed as they get older.
The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress that can make the price go up even higher than other models we looked at. Its stunning design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile purchase. 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 good choice for parents looking for a stylish contemporary frame that can 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 3 mattress height positions so that your baby will be able to grow into it. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need an additional mattress for this crib bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous expense. It can 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 opt for cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally appropriate from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old, but some convert to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are some of them in our list if you're looking for a cot mattress that lasts longer.
The Wooden Infant Cot Bed Bed
One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very stylish. It comes with a variety of additional features, including an under-bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails that can be removed are also included. Our test participant said that the cot bed was simple to assemble, especially as all the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller than the other cots we tested which makes it an ideal choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap at PS599, with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is a great option for parents looking for a sleep solution that lasts for as long as they do. Our parent tester Becki said that her Boori cot was able to last through three children. It has a lovely, traditional style that'll suit the majority of homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, and the option to purchase the reflux wedge.