The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A restful night's sleep is crucial whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.
This cot bed is a great design. It has a slim aesthetic and the frame is simple to put together. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley the overall winner is packed with features that reflect an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into an infant's bed. It will last your child for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent them from chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set that includes a stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an easily removable changing unit that transforms it from a practical baby changing station to a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a new mattress or cot.
When it comes to the best cot beds, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it's a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth looking at, however because it looks like an extremely durable and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves, and a minimalist design. Babies and parents will enjoy it. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.
This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and premium feeling, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" and was an attractive design for any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at however, it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra price for its quality and longevity. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room in which your baby is the center of attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and an organizer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and creating discomfort for your baby. In addition our test subject didn't experience any issues with the cot and said it was a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As the name suggests the cot bed is a symbol of luxury. With solid birch oak and plywood slats It's built to last and has a classic French look. It complies with French safety standards too, so you can be certain that your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects thought it was easy to put together and that it appeared to be the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it's expensive - especially as you need to buy the mattress separately, and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This crib bed is a fantastic option for those looking for additional features. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. Plus, you can adjust the height of the base with three different settings so that your child won't be forced 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 premium aesthetics as well as the ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot worth the investment. Our testers thought this cot would make an excellent 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 for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options however, it comes with a an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery all at once. It's also simple to put together, and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It also has teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer under to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a separate mattress for this cot bed, so be sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.
Many parents choose to use cot beds due to the fact that they are affordable and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for babies to about four years old age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot that lasts longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our favorite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood version is beautifully constructed and stylish. It comes with a variety of other features, including a drawer under the bed and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted to an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).
The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small compared to some of the other cots we tried which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress recommended included however, it's an investment piece and you could use it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood, however you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. 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 who want a versatile sleep solution that can last as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it does seem to endure the test of time. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some handy extras such as a teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.