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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
When you're camping with your baby or visiting relatives, a comfortable night's sleep is essential. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.
With a sleek and a simple to assemble frame the cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner is loaded with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three cot bases that are adjustable and can be transformed into an infant's bed. It will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set which includes a chic cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an adjustable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to fit your nursery's style.
A cot of good quality should last until your child is around four years old. However, some offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they can be cheaper than buying a new cot and mattress later on.
The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it's somewhat more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's worth looking at, however it appears to be a very sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will go well with any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout design that's sure loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer underneath the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child will be secure while sleeping.
Our tester found this cot to be the best crib for newborn of the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can start working right immediately. She also praised the solid construction and luxurious feel, noting that it feels like an "real investment piece" and is an attractive design for any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at, but the quality and durability make it worth the cost. The sleigh-style design is attractive and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing the extras such as a teething rail and an organizer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and deemed it a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As the name suggests, this cot bed is the epitome luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood made to last, it's designed to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It also meets French safety standards and you can be sure that your child is in good hands. It's available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.
Our testers found it easy to put together and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. It's expensive, particularly because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious there are alternatives that are less expensive available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If you are looking for additional features for you, then this cot bed could be the best crib newborn choice. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base through three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.
The only drawback to this crib is that you have to buy a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design as well as its ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your baby are all appealing though, making it worth the purchase. Our test participants loved the cot and thought it would be a beautiful accessory to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a fantastic choice for parents looking for a stylish frame that will last a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery all at once. Plus, it's easy to set up and has three mattress height positions so that your baby can grow into it. It also comes with teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides underneath, so you don't have to sacrifice floor space.
You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, plan your budget accordingly. You can find a decent quality mattress for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an cost. The only downside is that you might be unable to find an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that fit perfectly.
Many parents opt for cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and offer a comfortable sleeping area. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is about four years old, although some convert to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find several of them on our list if you're looking for a cot bed that will last longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
This stunning solid-wood cot is stylish and beautifully designed. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. This cot bed was easy for our test participant to put together. All the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small when compared to other cots we tested which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It is not expensive at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is an excellent choice for parents looking for a sleep solution that will last as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot has a traditional design that will suit most homes. It's made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also includes a number of useful extras like the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails. There's also the option of purchasing an reflux wedge to provide comfort for children.
