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If you're camping with baby or visiting family getting a good night's rest is crucial. Make sure you have the best cot bed to ensure your child is secure, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance, and the frame is simple to assemble. It also converts into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable base heights and converts into a toddler bed so it will last your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley comes in an entire nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed as well as a multi-purpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an easily removable changing top that turns it into a convenient baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customised to match the style of your nursery.

A cot of good quality is one that will last until your child is about four years old. However, certain models offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they are less expensive than buying a brand new mattress and cot later.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. However, it's somewhat more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth looking at, however, as it looks like an extremely durable and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will look great in any nursery. It features warm oak effect details, soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed was designed to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the best of all the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can start working right away. She also praised the sturdy construction and premium feel, stating that it feels like a "real investment piece" and is an attractive design for any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cribs we examined, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a rail for teething and a drawer. We would suggest purchasing an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Aside from this, our tester didn't have any issues with this crib and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies the cot bed is the epitome luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak, it's designed to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It complies with French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our testers found it easy to put together and that it appeared to be the most recommended cribs luxurious of our selections. It's costly, especially since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important for you, then this cot bed might be the ideal choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage area 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 of bed as they grow older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can cause the price to go even higher than other models we reviewed. Its premium aesthetic, ease of assembly and ability to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing and make it a worthwhile cost. 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 good choice for parents wanting a stylish contemporary frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other options but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe to outfit your nursery all at once. Plus, it's easy to assemble and has 3 mattress height positions so your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional cost. The only downside is that you may have a difficult time finding an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot has an oval shape, however there are plenty of different kinds of mattresses that can work for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping area. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old. However, some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look for them if would like your cot to last even longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It also comes with a variety of nifty extras including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable base heights. The cot is suitable for kids up to four years of age (though some of them will require conversion into a toddler bed with an adapter kit that is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also very small cot beds when compared to other cots we tried and is a good choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cot bed at PS599 with the mattress recommended included, but it feels like an investment piece and you could utilize it for multiple children. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place 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 option for parents who want an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible - our test with parents Becki says her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it really does seem to endure the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit all homes and is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy, teething rails and the option to buy an reflux wedge.