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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A restful night's sleep is essential, whether you're camping or visiting your family. Invest in one of our best cot bed cot beds, to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.
With a slim design and easy to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a great design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that reflect an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It has three adjustable cot bases and can be converted into an infant's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and stop chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an adjustable changing unit that transforms it into a handy baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.
A good quality cot should be able to last until your child reaches four years old. However, some offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.
When it comes to the top cot beds and cots, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to put together and looks great in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you will need to buy separately. It's still worth looking at, however because it looks like a very sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves, and an elegant design. Baby and parents will be delighted. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer under the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.
This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and premium feeling and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" as well as an attractive design for any nursery.
It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and an organizer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size one, to prevent stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby cot online. Aside from this our test-bearer didn't have any issues with this cot and stated it was a fantastic buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is true luxurious. It's constructed of solid plywood slats, birch and is built to last. It has the French style. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is in safe hands. 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. It's expensive, particularly because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget, there are cheaper options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If extra features are important for you, then this cot bed is the best cots uk choice. It has a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they get older.
The only drawback to this cot is that you will need to buy a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing and make it a worthwhile cost. Our test participants thought this cot would be a lovely addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents who want a sleek frame that will last for a long time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've looked at, but it comes with an adjustable changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one trip. Additionally, it's simple to set up and has three mattress height positions so your baby can grow into it. It also comes with teething rails as well as an elegantly slidable drawer under so that you don't have to sacrifice floor space.
It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a separate 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 additional cost. The only issue is that you may have a difficult time finding an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that work for it.
Many parents choose to use cot beds due to the fact that they are a great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list so you can search out for them if you want your cot bed to last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and extremely elegant. It also has a number of handy extras like an under-bed drawer that is handy and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need be converted into a toddler bed with a conversion kit, sold separately).
There is a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also a bit smaller in comparison to other cots and tots we tested which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. However, it is an investment piece and it can be used for more than one baby. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up for security) and into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is a great option for parents who are seeking a sleeping solution that lasts as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said her Boori cot was able to last through three children. The cot has a classic design that will suit most homes. It is made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to purchase an reflux wedge.