The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
When you're camping with your baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is essential. Invest in one of our top cot beds to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance, and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also transform into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas & 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 and converts into a toddler bed which will help your child through their first four years. It also has two rails for teething which help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that transforms it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that can be filled with your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match the style of your nursery.
A good cot should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However some offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than buying a new mattress or cot.
The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it is slightly 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 worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking look that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed was designed to last until your child reaches four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed with 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 so your child is safe sleeping.
Our tester found this cot to be the best of the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can start working right away. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and luxurious feel as it felt like an "real piece of investment" as well as an elegant accessory to any nursery.
It's a bit more expensive than the other cribs we examined however, it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style design looks particularly striking and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a teething rail and an organizer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and deemed it an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests, this cot bed is the epitome luxurious. It's made of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest at ease knowing that your child is in good hands. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green colour.
Our testers found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it is expensive particularly since you have to purchase the mattress separately, and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If extra features are important for you, then this cot bed could be the ideal choice. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.
The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models in our review. Its gorgeous design as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to grow with your child are all appealing though which makes it a worthy purchase. Our test participants liked this cot and believed it would be a beautiful addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a sleek frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe to outfit your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It comes with teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
You'll need to buy an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. So, think about good cribs in advance. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of kinds that can be used.
Many parents choose to use cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and give your child a comfy place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the moment your child is born until he is four years old, although some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list so you can search out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last longer.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and well-designed. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).
A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. All the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller than some of the other cots we tried and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included however, it's an investment piece and you could possibly use it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open to ensure security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.
It's a great choice for parents looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it seems to last the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit the majority of homes, and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to purchase an reflux wedge.