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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby cot online or visiting family sleeping well is crucial. Consider investing in one of our top cot beds to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a sleek and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of a great design. It also converts into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an adjustable changing top that transforms it into a convenient baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with all of your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customised to match your nursery's style.

A good quality cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old. However certain models offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they are less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later.

When it comes to the top cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and Best cot bed 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). This is still worth looking at, however because it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents as well as baby. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four. It can be easily converted to an adult bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.

Our test subject found this cot to be the best rated cribs of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can start working right away. She also praised its strong construction and luxurious feel as it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was an attractive design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot beds we've examined however, the quality and durability are worth the cost. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your child the center of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a rail for teething and an organizer. However, we recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly causing your baby cots online discomfort. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and thought it was an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies, this cot bed is a symbol of luxury. It's made of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French look and feel. It complies with French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to assemble, and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. It's expensive, particularly because you need to purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

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

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress, which can increase the cost even higher than other models we reviewed. The stunning design, ease of assembly, and the ability to grow with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the money. Our test subjects thought that this cot would be the perfect 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 the other options but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together, and has three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails, and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not an expensive expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot but there are many different types that will fit.

Many parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are a great value and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find some of them in our list of options if you're looking for a cot 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 an under-bed drawer that is handy and three adjustable base heights. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed using a conversion kit sold separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller in size than the other affordable cots that we tested and is a good option for smaller rooms.

It is not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It looks beautiful in natural wood, but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents who are looking for a versatile sleep solution that can last for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it does stand the test of time. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with some useful features like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, plus there's the option of buying an reflux wedge to provide comfort for children.