The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A comfortable night's rest is important regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting family. Invest in our best crib bed to ensure that your child is secure and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with design features that follow a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It has three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, so it will last your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an adjustable changing top that turns it from a useful
cheap baby cots changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match the style of your nursery.
A good quality cot should be able to last until your child is about four years old, but certain models offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new mattress or cot.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds and
online cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you will need to purchase separately. It's still worth checking this out, though, because we believe it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves to create a stunning look that's sure to be loved by both parents and baby. The cot bed was designed to last until your child reaches four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer, which is perfect for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to keep your little one safe as they sleep.
This cot was named the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with it. She also praised its sturdy construction and high-quality feel and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" and also a stylish addition to any
baby cot Online's nursery.
It's more expensive than other cot-beds we've looked at, but the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! The extras, like an adorable drawer and teething rails, can also cut down on the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent buy.
The La Redoute Willox
Like its name implies the cot bed is a symbol of luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it's designed to last and has a classic French style. It also complies with French safety standards and you can rest sure that your child will be in good hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget There are more affordable options available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed might be the ideal choice. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three different levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they grow older.
The only drawback to this crib is that you have to buy a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models in our review. The premium aesthetics and ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the money. Our testers thought this cot would be an excellent addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents who want a stylish frame that will last a long time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It's also easy to set up and has three mattress height positions so your baby will be able to grow into it. It has teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can get a good quality mattress for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an additional expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot however, there are many types that will fit.
A lot of parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and provide your child with 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 to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It also has a number of other features, including an under-bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted into a toddler bed with the conversion kit, which is sold separately).
Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy to put together for our tester. The pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller in size than the other
cots 4 tots we tried and is a good option for smaller rooms.
It is not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open for security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to leave the bars behind.
It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an adjustable sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does stand the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is constructed from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot also includes a number of useful features like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, and the option to purchase an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.