9 Lessons Your Parents Teach You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many essentials for babies to consider, a top crib bed is among the most important buys. We've put together this guide to help you find the perfect bed for your little one.

A premium option that will look great in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable option will grow with your child, with three mattress positions, and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There are a myriad of options that provide different levels of durability, with some converting into toddler beds for use into the age of preschool and beyond. The ones that can be turned into a bed are more expensive, but they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its gorgeous aesthetics and simple to assemble design make it a great option for parents looking for a high-quality cot that will last a lifetime. Our parents appreciated the sleek design and warm oak finish of this model, which would look beautiful in a contemporary nursery. The cot bed has an adjustable drawer that mom tester Katrina thought was an excellent alternative to cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at PS599 with a mattress sold separately this cot isn't cheap baby cots for Sale and it does require an Allen key to start it up.

The cot for the Elementary is a cheaper option that will provide your baby a peaceful night's sleep. It's part of the Anyday range by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were well-loved by our parents who tested it. The cot can be folded down and stored easily because it fits in bags that are similar to the one used to store the camping chair. It's on the lightweight side which means it might not be ideal for camping in the car, but it's a good choice for living in an apartment or for those who don't want to move their cot around for too long.

The SnuzKot is an additional budget-friendly cot we recommend, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until around four years old, and our dad testers loved the fact that it was able to transform into an unassuming toddler bed and created a cocoon-like feeling by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards but also feel sturdy and secure. Look for a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides and a solid foundation so that your baby cannot easily climb out. Some cots include extra features, such as teething rails or drawers for under-bed storage which can aid you in staying organized as your Baby Cot Bed develops.

Parent tester Becki says her Boori cot "has endured through 3 kids and is still beautiful." Its classic design will fit in with any home and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you'll feel comfortable about your purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides open to give you reassurance) and has an option to add an extension kit that can take it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is an excellent choice for those with a tight budget. It's easy to assemble and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It has three height settings for the mattress so that you can adjust it as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.

If you're looking for a top cot, this one is a great choice. It can be used as a cot and has four mattress positions. It can last your baby cots online until they are about three years old. It also can be folded flat and has locking wheels, making it portable if you need to move it from room to room.

The cot comes with a convenient travel bag and is among the smallest cots that we test at 6kg. It's also extremely robust with an extremely sturdy frame that can stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. Our testers found it to be a bit tricky to put together, however the instructions were clear and well-written. The slats were set apart to keep fingers from getting caught between them. It is also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, but the durability and functionality are worth the cost.

Design

When buying a cot bed it's easy to get caught up in the specs and safety features, but don't forget the design. The crib of your baby cots on sale will be in use for a long time, so it's important to find one that you love and also is practical and functional.

The classic ickle bubba Bed is the ideal bed for those who appreciate design, with its sleek modern version of the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feeling that these beds usually have. It's got plenty of storage space-saving features, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot and teething rails on the sides. Our mum tester found it robust and durable and has three positions of base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

Alternately alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a smart panelled look that would suit any nursery. It's designed to last your child until they reach six years old. old. It can be converted into a junior mattress, and transforms into a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the few cot beds we've tested with draw, a hanging rail and teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it an excellent choice for parents who want their cot sale bed to endure the test of time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that comes with panels. It comes in a variety of colours to complement your nursery's decor. The storage drawer was particularly useful for bedding and clothes. Our mum testers were impressed by the features. It's also the easiest cot bed to assemble. The pieces are clearly labelled, and the instructions are simple to follow. It's also a great choice for those who have limited space because it can be flat-packed and collapsed. It fits the standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that permits it to be used up until your child is 10 years of age.

Convertibility

When you're a new parent there are a lot of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important things to think about is a top-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, ensuring that they have a secure bed to sleep in.

Some cots are designed to be more than a toddler bed. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It can be converted to an infant (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm) as well as the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This is the longest-lasting option on our list, because it will last your child through the years from birth until childhood.

It's a little more expensive than the other cot-beds we tried however, its high-end appearance and feel can be found in any nursery. The instructions could have been more clear, but our parent test subjects were impressed with how easy it was for to construct and install. This is a minor fault however, as it was incredibly simple and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another great crib characteristic of this cot is that it has four mattress heights for the base that are an improvement on the three most popular options. This gives you the ability to adjust it as your child grows, because they might require a higher or lower base level depending on their age and abilities. It includes teething rails that can be useful as well as a plastic strip on the top to stop it from getting bitten.

The grey finish was the favorite of our dad's testers. It's not cheap however it is a an excellent value, because it will last until they reach the toddler years and beyond. Plus, it's covered by a one-year warranty and gives you confidence that it's durable and durable. The only thing you'll need to purchase an additional mattress, that's not included.