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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

When you're camping with your baby or visiting relatives getting a good night's rest is essential. Consider investing in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is easy to put together. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It has three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be converted into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an easily removable changing top that transforms it into a convenient baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable so you can match it to your nursery style.

A cot of good quality should last until your child reaches four years old, but certain models offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they may be less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. However, it is somewhat more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's worth looking at, however it appears to be an extremely durable and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak-like details and soft curves for a standout style that's sure to be loved by parents as well as baby. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four, and can be easily converted to a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child can be safe while sleeping.

This cot was named the best by our tester for its design, ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and high-quality feel as it felt like an "real piece of investment" and also an elegant design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs beds we examined, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by buying accessories like a teething rail and a drawer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to avoid stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxurious. It is constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French look and feel. It also complies with French safety standards and you can rest at ease knowing that your child is in good hands. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and that it appeared to be the most luxurious of our selections. It is expensive, especially because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features to you, then this cot bed might be the perfect option. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out as they get older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately that can make the price go up even higher than other models we looked at. The stunning design as well as the ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the cost. Our testers thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will stand the test of time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've looked at, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. It's also easy to assemble, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if intend to use this cot bed. So, make sure you budget your money accordingly. A quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not an enormous expense. The only downside is that you may find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, however there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that 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 generally suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is about four years old, although some convert to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You can find several of them on our list if you're looking for a cot that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It has many other features, such as an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some of them will require conversion to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller than some of the other cots offers that we tested, so it makes the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cot bed at PS599 with the mattress recommended included It's an investment piece and you could utilize it for multiple children. It looks stunning in natural wood, but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be easily converted 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 adjustable sleeping solution that lasts as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does seem to last the test of time. The cot has a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also includes a number of useful extras such as a teddy bear-themed canopy tots and cots teething rails, plus there's the option to purchase a reflux wedge to add comfort for babies.