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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

If you're camping with baby or visiting family getting a good night's rest is essential. Invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a slim design and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of a high-quality design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley the overall winner is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It comes with three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be converted into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley comes in a complete nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms from a convenient baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized, so you can match it to the decor of your nursery.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a brand new mattress or cot.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you will need to purchase separately. It's definitely worth checking out, however, because we believe it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with 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 cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed by using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your baby safe while they sleep.

This cot was rated the best cot bed by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that is included. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and premium feeling, saying that it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was an elegant accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra cost 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! The extras, like a handy drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the expense of buying separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats too much and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no problems with the Mini Cot Bed and thought it was an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This mini cot beds bed is real luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood made to last, it's designed to last and has a classic French style. It confirms to the French safety standards too which means you can be certain that your child will be safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.

Our testers thought it was easy to put together and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it's expensive and you'll need to purchase an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important for you then this cot bed could be the ideal option. It has a convenient under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out of bed as they get older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress, which can make the price go up even higher than other models we looked at. The stunning design, ease of assembly, and the ability to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the cost. Our test participants loved this cot and thought it would make a stunning addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents who want a stylish frame that will last a long time. It's a bit more expensive than other options we've looked at, but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one step. Plus, it's easy to set up and has three mattress height positions so that your baby will be able to grow into it. It comes with teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a mattress separately for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. A quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't a huge cost. The only downside is that you might find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and provide a comfy sleeping space. They're usually suitable from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, but some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look out for them if you would like your cot to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and beautifully designed. It comes with a variety of other features, including an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for kids from 4 years old to age (though some of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed using the conversion kit available separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small compared to some of the other cots we looked at, making it a good option for smaller spaces.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the mattress included It's a real investment piece and you could possibly utilize it for multiple children. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents looking for an option for a flexible sleep solution that will last as long as is possible. our test with parents Becki says that her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it does stand the test of time. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It's made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to buy the reflux wedge.