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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A good night's sleep is crucial regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting family. Choose the best crib bed to ensure that your child is secure snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a slim aesthetic and easy to assemble frame, this sale cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that follow a beautifully hand-crafted 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 also has two teething rails which help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing the cot sides.

The Coxley is the form of a complete nursery set which includes a stylish cotbed as well as a multi-purpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with a removable changing top ranked cribs that transforms it from a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser that can be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.

A cot of good quality should last until your child reaches four years old. However certain models offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to assemble, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It is more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you will need to purchase separately. It's still worth a look, as it looks like it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will complement any nursery. It features warm oak effect details, soft curves and an elegant design. Baby and parents will enjoy it. The cot bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed with a simple extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your little one safe as they sleep.

This cot was rated the Best cot for newborn by our tester for its design, ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with. The tester also praised its sturdy design and premium feel, noting that it is it's a "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish accessory to any nursery.

It's a little more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the extra money for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your baby's the center of the attention! You can save money by buying extras such as teething rails and drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and possibly causing your baby discomfort. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

As its name suggests, this cot bed is the epitome luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has a classic French look. It also complies with French safety standards and you can be sure that your child will be in safe hands. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our test participants found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features to you, then this cot bed is the perfect option. It has a convenient under-bed storage space and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base with three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately, which can cause the price to go even higher than other models we reviewed. Its stunning design as well as its ease of assembly and the ability to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile purchase. Our testers loved this cot and thought it would be a beautiful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe to outfit your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble, and comes with three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need an additional mattress for this cot bed, so be sure you budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. It might 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 for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and provide a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is four years old. However, some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find a few of these in our list of options if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It has many other features, including an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are also included. This cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could utilize it for multiple children. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great option for parents looking for a versatile sleep solution that will last as long as is possible. our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has survived three children, so it really does seem to endure the test of time. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for the majority of homes, and is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot includes a number of useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, and the option of buying an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.