The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A good night's sleep is crucial, whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a slim aesthetic and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of a high-quality design. It can also transform into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that reflect an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot bases and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is a complete nursery set that includes a chic cotbed as well as a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with a double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an easily removable changing unit that transforms it from a convenient baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to fit your nursery's style.
A good cot is one that will last until your child is around four years old, but some offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they can be cheaper than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds and cots, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to purchase separately. It's worth a look because it looks like it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.
This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with it. She also praised the solid construction and luxurious feel, stating that it feels like it's a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant design for any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability make it worth the cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a rail for teething and an organizer. However, we would recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats and potentially cause discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no problems with the cot and thought it was an excellent buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is real luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has a genuine French look. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest sure that your child will be in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test participants found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious looking cot in our round-up. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious there are alternatives that are less expensive available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are seeking additional features. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed 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 of bed as they get older.
This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress, which can make the price go up even higher than other models we looked at. Its stunning design, ease of assembly and the ability to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing though, making it worth the investment. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It's also easy to set up and has three positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a mattress separately for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous cost. The only downside is that you might find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot has an oval shape. However, there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.
A lot of parents choose to use cot beds as they are great value and give your child a comfortable place to sleep. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is around four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list so you can search out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It has many other features, such as an under-bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids from 4 years old to age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed using an adapter kit that is sold separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are also included. This cot bed was easy for our test participant to put together. great crib were clearly marked and packed. It's also small in size in comparison to other cots we tested which makes it a great option for smaller rooms.
It is not cheap at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It converts to a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up for security) and then into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.
It's an excellent choice for parents looking for an adjustable sleep solution that can last for as long as it can - our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has survived three children, so it seems to last the test of time. It has a lovely, traditional style that'll suit all homes and is constructed from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing a reflux wedge.