The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
If you're camping with baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is crucial. Make sure you have the best crib bed to ensure that your child is secure and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to put together. It also converts into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley the overall winner, is packed with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It comes with three cot bases that are adjustable and can be turned into a toddler's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing the cot sides.
The Coxley is a complete nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also comes with two wardrobes. The dresser/change unit has a removable changing top that turns it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with all of your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.
Some cots can last 10 years or more using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these as they are less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later on.
The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It is, however, slightly more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's worth looking at, however, as it looks like an extremely durable and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with warm oak effect details and soft curves for a standout design that's sure loved by both parents and baby. The cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that's ideal for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to ensure your child is secure while they sleep.
This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that is included. She also praised its strong construction and premium feeling, saying that it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was a stylish addition to any baby's nursery.
It's a bit more expensive than the other cot beds we've looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its quality and longevity. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's the center of attention! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a rail for teething and drawer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no problems with the cot and thought it was a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is a absolute luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it's designed to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It complies with French safety standards too and you can be certain that your child will be safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious there are alternatives that are less expensive available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If additional features are important for you, then this cot bed is the best choice. It has an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they grow older.
The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately which can push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. The stunning design as well as the ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive and make this cot worth the money. Our test participants liked this cot and believed it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents who want a chic, modern-looking frame that will stand the test of 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 put together, and has three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. Baby Crib has teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure you budget for it. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many kinds that can be used.
Many parents choose to use cot beds as they are a great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old, although some can be converted 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 longer.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and well-designed. It also has a number of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit, sold separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. This cot bed was easy for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also very small when compared to other cots we tried which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like a real investment piece and you could well utilize it for multiple children. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is an excellent choice for parents seeking a sleeping solution that will last for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot could last for 3 children. The cot has a traditional style that is suitable for most homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot includes a number of useful features including a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of purchasing an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.