The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A good night's sleep is crucial regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting family. Consider investing in one of our best Cot Bed crib beds, so that your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It features three adjustable cot bases and can be turned into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on cot sides.
The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has a removable changing unit that transforms it from a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to fit your nursery's style.
A good quality cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old, but certain models offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these because they are less expensive than buying a brand 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, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. However, it's slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's definitely worth checking out, though, as we think 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 sleek choice that will fit in with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves, and a minimalist design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four, and can be easily transformed into an infant bed with an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.
Our test subject found this cot to be the best out of all the cots we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight away. She also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel as it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" and was an attractive addition to any baby's nursery.
It's a bit more expensive than the other cribs we examined, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room your baby's centre of attention! You can save money by buying extras such as a rail for teething and drawer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK sized one, to avoid stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot, and deemed it an excellent buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests, this cot bed is a symbol of luxury. It is constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is built to last. It has an ethereal French style. It also meets French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child is in good hands. It's available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most luxurious look cot we've seen in our round-up. However, it's expensive particularly since you have to purchase an additional mattress - and if you're on a budget there are cheaper alternatives out there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This crib bed is a fantastic choice if you are looking for extra features. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out of bed as they get older.
The only downside to this cot is that it requires a separate mattress, which can cause the price to go even higher than other models we've reviewed. The beautiful design, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the cost. Our testers 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 wanting a stylish modern frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options, but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It's also easy to put together and has three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need to buy an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not an enormous cost. The only issue is that you may be unable to find a good fit because the cot is an oval shape, however there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that work for it.
Many parents opt for cots for their children due to the fact that they are reasonably priced and provide a comfortable sleeping space. They're usually suitable from the moment your child is born until he is four years old. However, some can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look for them if would like your cot to last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cotbed
This stunning solid-wood cot is stylish and beautifully designed. It also comes with a range of useful extras, including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids as young as four years old. age (though some of them will need to be converted into a toddler bed with a conversion kit sold separately).
Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller than some of the other cots we tried and is an ideal choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included It's a real investment piece and you could well utilize it for multiple children. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides open to ensure safety) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.
It's an excellent choice for parents looking for an adjustable sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible - our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it does endure the test of time. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for the majority of homes, and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing a reflux wedge.