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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 family. Consider investing in one of our best Cot Bed cot beds, to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a sleek and a simple to assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler’s bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, so it will last your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on sides of the cot.

The Coxley is a complete nursery set that includes a chic cotbed as well as a multi-purpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes two wardrobes. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms it from a practical baby changing station to a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child’s most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to fit your nursery’s style.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new cot or mattress.

The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It’s easy to assemble and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It’s more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you’ll have to purchase separately. It’s still worth a look it appears to be a very sturdy and long-lasting design.

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 a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout style that’s sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child reaches four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that’s ideal to store blankets and muslins, as well as teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.

This cot was rated the top by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the solid design and premium feel, adding that it feels like a «real investment piece» and is an attractive addition to any nursery.

It’s more expensive than the other cot-beds we’ve looked at, but the quality and durability make it worth the cost. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by buying accessories like teething rails and an organizer. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Apart from that our test-bearer didn’t have any issues with this cot and stated it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies this bed is the epitome luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it’s designed to last and has a classic French feel to it. It also meets French safety standards, so you can rest assured that your child is in good hands. We love the off-white finish, but it’s also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our test participants found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious look cot we’ve seen in our round-up. However, it’s costly – especially as you need to buy a mattress separately – and if you’re on a budget there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If additional features are important to you, then this cot bed might be the perfect choice. It has an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three levels so that your child won’t have to climb out of bed as they grow older.

The only drawback of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately which can increase the cost more than other models we’ve reviewed. The beautiful design as well as the ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive and make this cot worth the investment. Our test subjects liked this cot and believed it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last a long time. It’s more expensive than other options however, it comes with a matching wardrobe and changing table to outfit your nursery all at once. It’s also easy to put together, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly 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 cot bed, so be sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It’s not an expensive expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different kinds that can be used.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They’re generally appropriate from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old, although some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You can find some of them in our list of options if you’re looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood version is beautifully designed and very elegant. It comes with a variety of additional features, including a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for kids up to four years of age (though some of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using an adapter kit that is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething rails are included. This cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It’s also small in size when compared to other cots we looked at, making it a good option for smaller spaces.

It is not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. It’s an investment piece and it can be used for more than one baby. It looks beautiful in natural wood, but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It converts to an infant’s bed in a snap (leaving three sides open to ensure security) and into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.

It’s a great option for parents who want an option for a flexible sleep solution that can last as long as possible – our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it seems to last the test of time. The cot has a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to purchase the reflux wedge.