The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
When you're camping with your baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is crucial. Invest in our best cot bed to ensure your child is safe and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
With a slim design and easy to assemble frame the cot bed has all the hallmarks of a great design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler's bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner, is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be transformed into an infant's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax 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 cabinet has an adjustable changing top that turns it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that could be filled with your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match the style of your nursery.
A good cot should last until your child is around four years old, but certain models offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new cot or mattress.
mini cot beds is a great option for cot beds. It's easy to assemble, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It is, however, somewhat more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's still worth a look it appears to be 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 has warm oak details, soft curves and a minimalist design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to keep your baby safe as they sleep.
This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the sturdy construction and luxurious feel, adding that it feels like a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen however the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no problems with the cot and deemed it a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is a real luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood It's built to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest assured that your child is in safe hands. It is available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. However, it's costly particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately, and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for extra features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base by three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.
This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately that can cause the price to go more than other models we looked at. 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 worth the cost. Our test subjects loved the cot and thought it would make a wonderful accessory to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery all at once. Additionally, it's simple to assemble and has 3 mattress height positions so your baby can develop into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
You'll need to buy an additional mattress if want to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should think about your budget in advance. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not an enormous cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot however, there are many kinds that are suitable for.
A lot of parents choose to use cot beds because they are affordable and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children from birth to around four years of age, but some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list, so you can look out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last longer.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It also has a number of other features, including an under bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted into an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are also included. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also smaller than other cots we tried which makes it a good option for smaller rooms.
It's not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. However, it is an investment piece and it can be used for more than one child. 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 open to ensure security) and into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.
It's a great option for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it does stand the test of time. It has a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot also comes with a few handy features such as a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option to purchase an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.