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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A comfortable night's rest is essential regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting your family. Invest in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a slim aesthetic and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It has three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed, so will see your child through the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that turns it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized to match the style of your nursery.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to buy separately. It's worth a look, as it looks like it's a sturdy 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's got warm oak details soft curves, and a minimalist design. Baby and parents will enjoy it. The cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe while they sleep.
Our test subject found this crib to be the best of the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight from the start. She also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" as well as a stylish accessory to any nursery.
It's a little more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the price for its quality and longevity. 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 the extras such as a teething rail and drawer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size one, to prevent stretching the slats out and causing discomfort for your baby. Apart from that, our tester didn't have any issues with the cot and said it was a fantastic buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is a real luxury. With solid birch oak and Best cots uk plywood slats It's built to last and has a genuine French look. It confirms to the French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.
Our testers thought it was easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. However, it's costly and you'll need to buy an additional mattress - and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they get older.
The only downside of this crib is that you have to purchase a separate mattress - something that can make the cost rise even more than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your child are all appealing which makes it a worthy cost. Our test participants thought this cot would make the perfect addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a good cribs choice for parents looking for a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together, and has three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It also has teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides under to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not a huge expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot however, there are many types that will fit.
A lot of parents choose cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and give your child a comfy place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for babies to around four years of age, but some may be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list and suggest you look for them if want your small cot beds bed to last even longer.
The Wooden Cot Bed
One of our top cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood version is beautifully constructed and elegant. It also comes with a variety of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable base heights. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).
The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. 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 smaller in size than the other cots and tots we tested, so it makes an ideal choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up for security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.
This is a great choice for parents who are seeking a sleeping solution that can last for as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit all homes and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to buy the reflux wedge.