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Mini Cot Beds

Mini cot beds can be a great alternative to traditional cots, particularly when you have smaller rooms in your nursery. They are designed to be used until your child reaches the age of four and come in many different colours and styles.

Our mum testers loved this cozy cot bed from Boori. It's easy to assemble it looks stunning and comes with many extra features, like teething rails and an storage drawer.

Style and Design

When it comes to choosing a cot your baby it's easy to get caught-up on the safety and specifications features. But don't overlook the design. You need a cot that looks fashionable and will blend in with your nursery, regardless of whether it's a traditional or modern configuration.

The Obaby Maya Mini Cot Bed is our top choice in this category because it's a stunning piece that's super-easy to build and looks stunning in the room. It is also very sturdy and the only cot that we tested we felt would stand the test time. The narrow bars make it easy to clean, as there are no crevices or nooks where dust can collect. As your baby grows and develops, you can lower the base further to stop them from climbing out. The teething rails will protect them from their sharp teeth.

Silver Cross Nostalgia is another amazing piece. It's a gorgeous sleigh-style cot that can be used from birth. An extension kit, which is sold separately, permits it to be converted into a toddler bed. The three height options will keep your little one at ease throughout their development, but the arduous assembly process may turn off some. It's expensive, but worth the extra cost if you're looking for a timeless design that will last for years to come. Tested by: Gemma, mum to Boden, 13 months.

Durability

When buying a mini-cot bed, the quality is important since this piece of furniture will last until toddlerhood. We have tested a variety of cribs to ensure that they are sturdy and durable. They are built to last. We also considered the design and style, innovative features, comfort, conversion, storage, and extra features to help you select the right cot bed for your family.

Whether you are seeking a stylish solution or something with more modern flair, we have uncovered the top cot beds that can fit into your nursery decor. We have chosen a range of styles and finishes to fit all budgets and tastes from basic and practical to luxurious and expensive. We've also tested a few convertible cot beds to ensure that you can get great value for your money and enjoy this piece of furniture well into the toddler years of your child.

We love this gorgeous solid oak cot by Clair de Lune It is a double-framed masterpiece that has been designed to be more than a place for your baby to sleep. The wood is of the highest quality and has been crafted precisely to ensure durability and long-lasting. Our MFM test participant Grace found it easy to put together, and the packaging was carefully designed so that there were no parts left over. The cot does come with a mattress, however you'll need to purchase it separately.

Innovation

Many mini cots have been designed with efficiency in mind. They feature innovative design elements that maximise space and function. Some models have an integrated changing station to facilitate your ability to change your baby. This improves the comfort of both you and your baby during the diaper changing process and makes it more secure by keeping all the necessary items within reach.

Other unique designs include a crib that has built-in trundles for additional storage, or a cot that folds into a small unit. These compact designs are ideal for tight spaces and homes where the nursery doubles as another bedroom. Some models can be converted into a couch to give your child more flexibility.

The majority of mini cots are designed with safety in mind. They are equipped with features such as safe side rails, non-toxic finishes, and more. This ensures that they are safe and comfortable throughout their early years.

Obaby Nika is a modern premium cot bed with exceptional safety features as well as a chic design. It is smaller than its larger counterpart, but it doesn't sacrifice the functionality. It has three mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby as well as teething rails. Our reviewer also found it easy to put together and move around the room after it's been assembled. Its unique oval shape allows it to fit into standard door frames.

Comfort

When you are planning your baby's nursery, it's easy to get caught-up in the safety and spec features. But, comfort is equally important. If your baby will spend much of their time in their mini cot bed and crib, they must be comfortable and safe.

This is particularly crucial when you're thinking of using the mini cot as an alternative to a Moses basket. It is recommended that infants be with their parents for the first six months. A comfortable, cozy crib can allow them to do this while being close to you.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed is a excellent choice for those looking for a top cot that fits in a small space but will still give plenty of space for your baby to develop into a toddler. It's not cheap baby cots, but it comes with a one-year guarantee and is a great value for money since you can use it from birth until the age of toddlerhood.

The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot-bed is another option if you are looking for a cot with additional features such as a drawer, teething bars and two adjustable positions. Our tester Jill was able to put together, and she loved the way it fit through standard door frames. You'll need an oval mattress separately.

Convertibility

Cot beds are designed to last longer than standard cots, ensuring your child with the bed they need from birth right through to toddlerhood. This makes cots more durable than cribs. They are also more affordable since you don't need to purchase a new bed for your child when they are no longer in it.

Some cots and cot beds are designed to adapt to the needs of your child, transforming into junior beds or small sofa beds. Stokke Sleepi, for example is a bed that can be used until age 2 when you purchase an additional mattress extender as well as a junior conversion kit (sold separately). It's simple to put together and looks lovely in any nursery, however you'll need a fitted sheet that fits the bed of a cot rather than a cot because the gaps between the bars are large.

Try the Obaby Nika Mini Cot Bed, which is suitable for children from birth up to four years old age. It's compact and provides modern design and style with a textured oak finish. It comes with three mattress bases for your baby's growing needs, as well as teething rails that protect the baby from harm.

Find a range of stylish and innovative best cots and cot beds to create a cosy nursery for your child at Pram Centre. Our collection includes a variety of bespoke designs by leading brands like Mamas & Papas, Obaby and a host of others. A lot of them have adjustable features that can be changed to suit your baby's growth. You can also pick up a variety of extras to keep your baby safe and comfortable, such as a padded toddler guard to keep them from falling out, or a breathable fitted cot mattress to promote healthy sleeping habits.

Storage & Extra Features

Look into a model that can be transformed into the bed of a toddler if you are a future parent seeking a cot that will last for many years after your child has outgrown it. This will save you money on purchasing separate furniture for your toddler and will assist your child move smoothly from sleeping in their cot to their bed.

The Katie mini Sleigh cot from Silver Cross is an example of a compact cot that has built-in storage. This allows you to keep extra bedding, nappies and sleepsuits neatly organized. This is a fantastic feature for the early months of your baby's life when you will have to change them frequently.

Another option for parents who are looking for an option with storage for their cot is the Obaby Maya continental cot bed. This cot is made for use from birth until about four years of age. It has a 2-tone design. It can be converted into a bed for toddlers by the removal of the side panel. It also has an infant rail. This model can also be fitted with a range of under-cot drawers.

Browse the Pram Centre's collection of mini cot beds to see our amazing designs. We have options from top brands like Babymoov, Mamas & Papas and Obaby to fit the needs of every nursery. We also have a large assortment of nursery furniture to complement your cot and create the perfect sleeping environment for your child.