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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A comfortable night's rest is essential whether you're camping or visiting family. 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 easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with features that reflect a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It has three adjustable cot bases and can be turned into an infant's bed. It will last your child for their first four years. It also has two teething rails which help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an easily removable changing unit that transforms from a practical baby changing station into an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match the style of your nursery.
Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more using expansion packs. They are less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds and cots, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to buy separately. It's worth a look because it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will look great in any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak effect details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed with a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer under the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so your child is safe sleeping.
Our test subject found this cot to be the most effective of the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can begin working right away. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and premium feel, adding that it feels like a "real investment piece" and is an attractive design for any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cot beds we've examined, but the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by buying extras such as teething rails and a drawer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is a absolute luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it's designed to last and has an authentic French style. It is certified to French safety standards too, so you can rest assured that your child will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it's expensive and you'll need to purchase a mattress separately - and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.
cots 4 tots Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If additional features are important for you, then this cot bed is the perfect option. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child won't have to climb out when they grow older.
The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately, which can cause the price to go more than other models we've reviewed. The beautiful design as well as the ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot worth the money. Our testers thought this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents who want a stylish frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery in one go. Additionally, it's simple to put together and comes with 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's important to note that you'll need a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not a huge expense. The only issue is that you might have a difficult time finding an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot is an oval shape, but there are plenty of different types of mattresses that will work for it.
Many parents choose cot beds as they are a great value and offer your child a comfy place to sleep. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old, but some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look for them if want your cot bed to last longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our top cot beds, this beautiful, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very elegant. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids up to four years of age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed by using an adapter kit that 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 marked and packed. It's also a bit smaller when compared to other cots we tried, making it a good option for smaller spaces.
It is not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It looks stunning in natural wood, however you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides up for security) and then into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.
It's a great option for parents who want a versatile sleep solution that can last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it does stand the test of time. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy a reflux wedge.