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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 vital. Invest in one of our best cot beds to ensure your little one is snug, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It has three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, which will help your child through the first four years. It also has two teething rails which aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with a removable changing top that turns it into a convenient baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match it to your nursery style.

A good quality cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old, but some offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than buying a brand new mattress or cot.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it's a little more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's worth checking out, however, because we think it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets, as well as teething rails to keep your baby safe as they sleep.

Our tester found this crib to be the best out of all the cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key that comes with it so you can get to work straight from the start. She also praised its strong construction and high-quality feel, saying that it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was a stylish addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of attention! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and teething rails will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK sized one, to avoid stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort to your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and thought it was an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies this bed is the epitome luxurious. It's made of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French look and feel. It confirms to the French safety standards, so you can be sure your child will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most luxurious look cot we've seen in our round-up. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget There are more affordable options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If you are looking for additional features for you then this cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base through three different settings, so your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that you need to buy a mattress separately which could push the price up even more than other models in our review. The beautiful design, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the investment. Our test subjects loved the cot and thought it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a fantastic choice for parents who want an elegant frame that will last a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so your baby can develop into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need an additional mattress for this cot bed, so be sure you budget for it. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not an expensive cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many types that will fit.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are reasonably priced and provide a comfy sleeping space. Most cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some may be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list and suggest you look for them if would like your cot to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cotbed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and beautifully designed. It also has a number of other features, including a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted into an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy to put together for our tester. The pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots we tried which makes it the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. It's an investment piece and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides up for security) and then into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to leave the bars behind.

This is a great choice for parents who are looking for a sleep solution that will last as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said her Boori cot was able to last through 3 children. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It's made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with some useful extras like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, plus there's the option of purchasing a reflux wedge to add comfort for babies.