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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is important, whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our top rated cots crib beds, so that your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is simple to put together. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that follow an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It has three adjustable cot base heights and converts into a toddler bed so will see your child through their first four years. It also comes with two teething rails which aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley comes as a complete nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an adjustable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station to 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 the style of your nursery.

A good cot should last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than buying a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best infant cribs cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to purchase separately. It's still worth checking this out, though, as we believe it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves and a minimalist design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed is designed to last until your child reaches four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer under the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child will be secure while sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the best crib newborn of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can get to work straight away. She also praised its strong construction and premium feeling as it felt like an "real piece of investment" as well as a stylish accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot beds we've looked at, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's the center of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the additional items like a rail for teething and a drawer. We would suggest purchasing an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and creating discomfort for your baby. In addition, our tester didn't have any issues with this crib and thought it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a real luxury. It's made of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French style. It complies with French safety standards and you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colors: grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to put together, and that it appeared to be the most luxurious of our selections. It is expensive, especially because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is a fantastic option if you're looking for extra features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out when they get older.

The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to purchase a separate mattress which could push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its stunning design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing though, making it worth the cost. Our test participants 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 looking for a stylish modern frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table to outfit your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and comes with three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails, and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll need to buy a separate mattress if you intend to use this cot bed. Therefore, plan your budget accordingly. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of types that will fit.

Many parents opt for mini cot beds beds for their children because they are reasonably priced and provide a comfortable sleeping area. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are several of them on our list if you're looking for a cot bed that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very stylish. It comes with a variety of additional features, including a drawer under the bed and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed by using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething rails are included. This cot bed was easy for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots that we tested which makes it the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's an investment piece that you could make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood, however you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents who are looking for an adjustable sleep solution that can last as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has been used by three children, which means it does seem to endure the test of time. The cot has a traditional design that will suit most homes. It is constructed of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with handy extras such as the teddy bear canopy, teething rails and the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.