The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A good night's sleep is crucial regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting relatives. Consider investing in one of our best cot bed s, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
Our overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, that includes a stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with a removable changing top that turns it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match the style of your nursery.
A cot of good quality should be able to last until your child reaches four years old, but some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than buying a new cot or mattress.
The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's simple to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to purchase separately. It's still worth looking at, however, as it looks like an extremely durable and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking look that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.
This cot was rated the most effective by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel, adding that it feels like a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant design for any nursery.
It's a little more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've looked at however, it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the additional items like teething rails and an organizer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no problems with the cot and deemed it a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests the cot bed is the epitome luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it's designed to last and has a classic French feel to it. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child is in good hands. It is available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.
Our testers thought it was easy to put together, and that it appeared to be the most luxurious of our selections. However, it's expensive particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately, and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This cot bed is a great option for those looking for additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out of bed as they grow older.
full report of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress which could make the price go up more than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design as well as its ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile cost. Our test participants loved the cot and thought it would make a stunning accessory 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 endure the test of time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've seen but it comes with an adjustable changing table and wardrobe which means you can outfit your nursery in one trip. Plus, it's easy to put together and comes with 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby will be able to grow into it. It has teething rails, and a drawer that slides neatly underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a mattress separately for this cot bed, so make sure you budget for it. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not an enormous cost. The only issue is that you might be unable to find an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot has an oval shape, but there are plenty of different kinds of mattresses that work for it.
full report of parents choose to use cot beds because they are affordable and offer your child a comfortable place to sleep. They're generally suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old. However, some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. You can find some of them in our list if you're looking for a cot bed that will last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cotbed
This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It has many other features, including an under-bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed using the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are included. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller than the other cots that we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well use it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.
This is a great option for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that will last for as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot was able to last through 3 children. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot includes a number of useful features like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, plus there's the option of purchasing a reflux wedge for added comfort for babies.