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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A good night's sleep is crucial, whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It has a slim aesthetic and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It features three adjustable cot bases and can be transformed into an infant's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent them from chewing on sides of the mini cot beds.

The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an adjustable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match the style of your nursery.

Some cots 4 tots can be extended for 10 years or more by using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these as they may be less expensive than purchasing a whole new cot and mattress later on.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is, however, slightly more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's definitely worth checking out, though, because we think it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak effect details and soft curves to create a stunning look that's sure to be loved by parents as well as the baby. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four, and can be easily converted to an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins, as well as teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.

This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly and the Allen key that is included. She also praised its sturdy construction and high-quality feel and said it felt like a "real piece of investment" as well as an elegant addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at however, the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is the center of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the extras such as a teething rail and drawer. However, we recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly causing your baby discomfort. In addition, our tester didn't have any issues with the cot and stated it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxurious. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French style. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child will be in safe hands. It is available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to put together, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. However, it's costly and you'll need to buy an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. It has a convenient under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also alter 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 downside to this cot is that it requires a separate mattress that can cause the price to go even higher than other models we looked at. The premium aesthetics, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the cost. Our test participants loved this cot and thought it would be a beautiful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a fantastic choice for parents looking for a stylish frame that lasts a long time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe which means you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble and has three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It also has teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer under to ensure that you don't need to sacrifice floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot for sale bed. Therefore, make sure you budget your money accordingly. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. The only drawback is that you might find it tricky to get 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 fit perfectly.

Many parents opt for cot beds because they are great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. They're usually suitable from birth until your child is about four years old, but some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last even longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our top cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood model is well designed and extremely elegant. It has many other features, such as an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some may need to be converted into a toddler bed with an adapter kit that is sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and teething bars that can be removed. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots that we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's a real investment piece and you could make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents who are looking for a versatile sleep solution that will last for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki says her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it does seem to last the test of time. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot includes a number of useful extras including a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of purchasing a reflux wedge to add comfort for little ones.