9 Things Your Parents Taught You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot beds cot bed is a must-have for every baby. We've created this guide to help find the best choice for your baby.

A high-quality bed that fits beautifully in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice can grow with your baby with three mattress positions, and the ability remove the sides to create a stylish bench style toddler bed.

Budget

When you think of cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options with different lifespans and some of them can be transformed into toddler beds that can be used into the preschool years or beyond. The ones that can be transformed into a bed are more expensive, however they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner due to its luxurious aesthetic and easy-to-assemble design making it a great choice for those who want an extremely high-quality cot that will stand the years. Our parent testers appreciated the sleek design and warm oak finish of this model, which would look stunning in a Scandi-style nursery. This cot bed also comes with a handy drawer that mum tester Katrina thought was superior to cheaper cots that have an inbuilt drawer, and a plastic strip that prevents bites along the top ranked cribs of the cot rails to protect your child from getting their teeth stuck in the bars. However, at PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately, this bed isn't cheap, and it requires an Allen key to make it functional.

A more budget-friendly option that still gives your baby a comfy night's sleep is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. The easy design and simple assembly were praised by our parents who tested it. The cot is foldable into a compact size and stored since it can fit into bags that are similar to the one used for a camping chair. It's lighter than the average cot which means it might not be ideal for camping in the car but it should be fine to live in apartments or for those who don't intend to move their cot for too long.

The SnuzKot is a good affordable cot that we suggest particularly if you decide to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will grow with your child until about four years old, and our dad tester loved the fact that it was able to transform into a minimal-looking toddler bed and created the feeling of a cocoon with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards, but will also feel solid and secure. Choose a sturdy design with safety bars or sides and a solid base, so your baby can't easily climb out. Some cots have additional features such as teething rails, or drawers for under-bed storage that can aid you in staying organized as your baby develops.

Parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and is still beautiful." Its traditional style is suitable for all homes and it's made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you'll feel comfortable about the purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides open to give you security) and also has the option for an extension kit that can take it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

This stylish but simple cot is a great option for those on a limited budget. It's easy to assemble, with clearly labelled parts and clear instructions. It comes with three height settings for the mattress so that you can adjust it as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is a great purchase for the price.

This is an excellent choice if you are looking for a high-end cot. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It can last until your child reach the age of three. It can also be folded and has wheels that lock, making it a great option for moving it from one room to the next.

The cot comes with a handy travel bag, and is among the smallest cots we've tested, weighing just 6kg. It's also extremely durable and has strong frame that can be able to withstand baby Crib (migmidia.com.br) the rigors of toddlers. Our testers found it to be a bit tricky to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. The slats were set apart to avoid fingers getting caught between them. It's also a bit more expensive than some of the other cots that we looked at but it's well worth the investment for its durability and utility.

Design

When you are buying a cot bed, it's easy to get caught up in the specs and safety features, but don't neglect the style. It's important that you choose a cot bed that is both functional and beautiful.

The icklebubba Classic Cot bed is the ideal cot for those who love design. Its sleek, modern version of the traditional sleigh style isn't as bulky that these cots are known for. It's got plenty of space-saving storage and storage options, including an under-bed drawer that can be tucked away beneath the cot as well as rails for teething on the side. Our mum tester found it to be sturdy and robust, with three positions of base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

If you prefer alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a stylish panel design that would suit any nursery. It is designed to last your child until they reach six years old. old. It transforms into a junior mattress and then into an elegant sofa bed. It's also among the cot beds that we tested that has a draw, a hanging rail and teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it an excellent choice for parents who want their cot bed to last for a long time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that has a panelled design. It comes in a variety of colors to match your nursery decor. Our mom testers were impressed by its nifty features and the drawer for storage being particularly useful for storing bedding and clothes. It's also the easiest cot beds to assemble. All the pieces are clearly labeled and the directions are easy to follow. It's also a great choice for those with a small space as it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It takes the standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that allows it to be used until your child is 10 years old. older.

Convertibility

If you're a newly-wed there are a lot of baby essentials to think about. One of the most important items to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, ensuring that they have a secure bed to sleep in.

While the majority of cots can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of a conversion kit, some cots are made to go a step further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) as well as it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting selection on our list, since it will last your child through childhood to.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot-beds we tried however, its high-end design and feel will look great in any nursery. Our parent testers were really impressed by how simple it was to build and set up, although they did note that the instructions could be clearer. This is not a major issue however, as it was still very simple and took just 30 minutes to complete.

Another unique aspect of this cot is that it has four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three standard options. This gives you the ability to adjust it as your child grows because they might require a higher or lower base level depending on their age and abilities. It comes with teething rails that are useful as well as a plastic strip on the top to keep it from being bit.

The cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired colors and our dad tester was especially keen on the grey finish. It is not cheap but it offers great value as it will last until they reach the toddler years and beyond. It also comes with one-year warranty, so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.