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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

If you're camping with baby or visiting relatives, a comfortable night's sleep is essential. Make sure you have the best cot bed to ensure that your child is secure and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to put together. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler's 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 cot bases that can be adjusted and can be converted into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It also has two teething rails which help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an easily removable changing unit that transforms it from a practical baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more using expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the best 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. However, it's slightly more expensive than the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth checking this out, however, because we think it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like 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 last until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets, as well as teething rails to keep your baby safe as they sleep.

Our tester found this crib to be the best of all the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key that comes with it so you can get to work straight away. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, noting that it feels like it's a "real investment piece" and is a stylish design for any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined however it's an affordable cots alternative that's worth the price for its quality and durability. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing the accessories like a rail for teething and a drawer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other problems with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a absolute luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats, it's designed to last and has an authentic French style. It confirms to the French safety standards too, so you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. We are awestruck by 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 luxurious look cot we've seen in our round-up. However, it is expensive particularly since you have to purchase an additional mattress - and if you're on a budget there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is an excellent option for those looking for extra features. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child won't have to climb out when they grow older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can make the price go up more than other models we looked at. The premium aesthetics, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this Mini Cot Bed worth the investment. Our testers 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 looking for a stylish modern frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options we've seen, but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It has 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 need an additional mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget for it. A quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of kinds that can be used.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children because they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally suitable from birth until your child is about four years old, but some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. There are a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot bed that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This stunning solid-wood cot is stylish and beautifully designed. It also has a number of nifty extras including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to put together, particularly since all pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller than the other cots we tried, so it makes a good option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cots, at PS599 with the mattress recommended included It's an investment piece and you could utilize it for multiple children. It looks beautiful in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be converted into an infant cot bed's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open for security) and then into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.

This is an excellent choice for parents looking for a sleep solution that can last for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said her Boori cot could last for 3 children. The cot has a traditional design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with a few handy extras like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of buying a reflux wedge to add comfort for little ones.