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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby or visiting family sleeping well is vital. Invest in one of our best rated cribs cot beds to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable base heights and converts into a toddler bed, which will help your child through the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, which includes a chic mini cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an easily removable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized so you can match it to your nursery style.

A good cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old. However, some come with the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack that extend their use to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley is a great crib choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. It's more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to buy separately. It's worth checking out, however, because we believe it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout design that's sure loved by both parents and baby. The cot bed was designed to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so that your child will be secure while sleeping.

This cot was rated the most effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with it. The tester also praised its sturdy design and premium feel, stating that it is an "real investment piece" and is an elegant addition 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 looks particularly striking and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and a drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and potentially causing your baby discomfort. Our tester had no issues with the cot, and thought it was an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxurious. It's made of solid plywood slats, birch and is built to last. It has a French style. It complies with French safety standards too which means you can be sure your child is safe and sound. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our testers found it easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren mini cotbed

This crib bed is an excellent option for those looking for extra features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space 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 grow older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately, which can increase the cost even higher than other models we've reviewed. 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 test participants thought this cot would make a lovely 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 a long time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit 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 also comes with teething rails as well as an elegantly slidable drawer underneath to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need an additional mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget for it. You can get a good quality mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional expense. The only downside is that you might have a difficult time finding an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot is an oval shape, but there are plenty of different kinds of mattresses that be suitable for it.

A lot of parents choose cot beds as they are a great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to around four years of age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list so you can search for them if want your cot bed to last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood version is beautifully designed and extremely stylish. It also comes with a range of useful extras, including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted into a toddler bed with an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and teething rails that can be removed are included. Our tester said the cot bed sales bed was simple to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also small in size compared to some of the other cots we tested which makes it a great option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's a real investment piece and you could make use of it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides open for safety) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who want a versatile sleep solution that will last as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has survived three children, so it really does seem to last the test of time. It's a beautiful, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with a few handy accessories including the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails. There's also the option to purchase a reflux wedge to add comfort for little ones.