The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A comfortable night's rest is important regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our Best Cot Bed cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is easy to assemble. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be turned into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley comes in an entire nursery set that includes a chic cotbed as well as a multi-purpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with double wardrobe. The dresser/change cabinet has an adjustable changing top that turns it from a useful baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with all of your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.
A good quality cot should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these as they may be less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later.
The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It is, however, slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's still worth a look it appears to be an extremely durable and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will look great in any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves to create a stunning design that's sure loved by both parents and 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 comes with an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so your child will be secure while sleeping.
This cot was rated the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that is included. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and high-quality feel and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" and was an elegant addition to any baby's nursery.
It's a little more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra money for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style design looks particularly striking and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by buying additional items like a teething rail and an organizer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other problems with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot sets bed is real luxurious. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child will be in good hands. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.
Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. However, it's costly particularly since you have to buy a mattress separately - and if you're on a budget there are cheaper alternatives out there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This crib sets bed is a fantastic option for those looking for extra features. It has an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out when they get older.
The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately which could increase the cost more than other models we looked at. The beautiful design and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the investment. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make a lovely addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options however, it comes with a matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery all at once. Additionally, it's simple to assemble and has 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can develop into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's important to note that you'll have to purchase an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget for it. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different kinds that can be used.
Many parents opt for cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are reasonably priced and provide a comfy sleeping space. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to around four years of age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list, so you can look for them if want your cot bed to last longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood version is beautifully designed and extremely stylish. It also has a number of other features, such as an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cheap cot beds can be used up to the age of four (though the majority of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed with an conversion kit, available separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails that can be removed are also included. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller than other cots that we tested which makes it an ideal choice for smaller rooms.
It's not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed 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 a great option for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that will last as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said her Boori cot could last for 3 children. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It is made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with some useful features including a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of buying a reflux wedge for added comfort for children.