The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
If you're camping with baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is vital. Invest in one of our top cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley is our top pick is loaded with features that reflect an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set that includes a stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that transforms it from a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser that can be filled with all of your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match it to your nursery style.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these since they can be cheaper than buying a new mattress and cot later.
The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it is a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, as we think it's well worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will complement any nursery. It features warm oak effect details, soft curves and a minimalist design. Babies and parents will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches age of four, and can be easily converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is a handy under-bed drawer, which is perfect for storing muslins and blankets, as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe while they sleep.
This cot was rated as the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that is included. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and luxurious feel and said it felt like an "real piece of investment" and also an elegant accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen however the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style design is striking and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by buying accessories like teething rails and a drawer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size to avoid stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort to your baby. Apart from that our test-bearer didn't have any issues with the cot and said it was a great purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is real luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats, it's designed to last and has a classic French feel to it. It also complies with French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child will be in good hands. great crib love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green colour.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. It's expensive, particularly because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious There are more affordable options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed is the perfect option. It has a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three different levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out when they get older.
The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to purchase a separate mattress which could push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its stunning design, ease of assembly and capacity to grow with your baby are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile purchase. 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 option for parents wanting a stylish contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit 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 underneath, so you don't have to lose precious floor space.
You'll need to buy a separate mattress if you intend to use this cot bed. So, think about your budget in advance. You can get a good quality mattress for less than PS100, so it's not an excessive cost. It can be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many types that will fit.
A lot of parents choose cot beds as they are a great value and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old, although some can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are several of them on our list of options if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and beautifully designed. It also has a number of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some may require conversion to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy and removable teething rails are also included. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller than the other cots we tested, so it makes a good option for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap, at PS599 with the mattress recommended included however, it's an investment piece and you could possibly use it for multiple babies. It looks stunning in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up to ensure safety) and then into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is a great choice for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that will last for as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said that her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for the majority of homes, and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some handy extras such as a teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy a reflux wedge.