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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is crucial, whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in our best cot newborn cot bed to ensure your child is safe, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It can also transform into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on sides of the cot.

The Coxley is the form of a complete nursery set which includes a stylish cotbed as well as a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an easily removable changing top that transforms it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.

Some cots can last 10 years or more with expansion packs. They can be less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the top cot beds, 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. However, it's slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's worth a look, as it looks like it's a sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The cot bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is secure while they sleep.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best crib of all the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key that comes with it so you can begin working right immediately. She also praised its strong construction and high-quality feel, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" and was a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot beds we've examined however, the quality and durability make it worth the cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the accessories like a teething rail and a drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a real luxurious. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has the French look and feel. It complies with French safety standards too, so you can be certain that your child is safe and sound. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our test participants found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it's costly - especially as you need 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

If you are looking for additional features for you, then this cot bed could be the perfect option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings so your child doesn't have to climb out when they're older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately, which can increase the cost more than other models we reviewed. Its stunning design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your baby are all appealing though which makes it a worthy investment. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will stand the test of time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together, and has three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if want to use this cot bed. So, think about your budget in advance. A high-quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not a huge expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

A lot of parents opt for cot sales beds as they are affordable and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from birth until your child is around four years old, but some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list so you can search for them if wish to make your cot bed last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our top 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 infant cot bed is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also small in size compared to some of the other cots we tested and is a good option for smaller spaces.

It's not cheap baby cots at PS599 with the mattress included It's a real investment piece and you could make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents looking for an adjustable sleep solution that can last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it really seems to endure the test of time. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also includes a number of useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, plus there's the option of purchasing an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.