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The best cot beds (Full Guide) For Your Little One
A comfortable night's rest is important, whether you're camping or visiting your family. Invest in our best crib bed to ensure that your child is safe and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame this cot bed bears all the hallmarks of a high-quality design. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley is our top pick is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed so will see your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and stop chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has a removable changing unit that transforms it into a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match it to the decor of your nursery.
Some cots to tots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they can be cheaper than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later.
The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and is well-made. It looks fantastic 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 have 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 an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery cots. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak-like details and soft curves to create a stunning design that's sure loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed is designed to last until your child is four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your baby secure while they sleep.
Our test subject found this crib to be the best out of all the cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can get to work straight immediately. She also praised its strong construction and premium feeling and said it felt like an "real piece of investment" as well as a stylish accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style style is attractive and will make your child the center of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a teething rail and an organizer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Aside from this our test subject didn't experience any issues with the crib and thought it was a great purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests the cot bed is a symbol of luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood made to last, it's designed to last and has an authentic French style. It also meets French safety standards and you can be at ease knowing that your child will be in good hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it's costly particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately, and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This crib bed is an excellent option if you're looking for extra features. It has a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base with three different settings so that your child won't have to climb out when they're older.
The only downside to this cot is that it requires a separate mattress that can make the price go up even higher than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design, ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your baby are all appealing though, making it worth the investment. Our test subjects loved this cot and thought it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents who want a chic modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other options we've looked at, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, which means you can outfit your nursery in one trip. Plus, it's easy to assemble and has 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your Baby Cot can develop into it. It also has teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips under, so you don't have to lose precious floor space.
You'll need to buy an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't a huge expense. The only drawback is that you might have a difficult time finding a good fit because the cot has an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that can work for it.
Many parents opt for cots for their children as they are reasonably priced and provide a comfy sleeping area. The majority of cot beds are suitable for babies to around four years of age, however some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You can find a few of these in our list if you're searching for a cot that lasts longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also has a number of handy extras like a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable base heights. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted into an infant bed using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).
The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy and removable teething bars. Our tester said the cot bed was simple to assemble, especially as all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots 4 tots we tried which makes it the perfect choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap at PS599 and includes a mattress included. However, it is an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is an excellent choice for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that will last as long as they do. Our parent tester Becki said that 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 comes with some useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.
