The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A restful night's sleep is crucial, whether you're camping or visiting family. Consider investing in one of our best cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a slim aesthetic and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a great design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley is our top pick is loaded with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot bases and can be converted 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 can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley is available as a complete nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with a removable changing top that can transform it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. cots to tots are completely customizable and you can tailor the style of your nursery.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these since they may be less expensive than buying a brand new mattress and cot later on.
The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. However, it's slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, because we think it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks extremely sturdy.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by both parents and the baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily transformed into a toddler bed using an easy 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 keep your little one secure while they sleep.
This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the sturdy construction and luxurious feel, stating that it is a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen however, the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of the attention! The useful extras, such as a useful drawer and teething rails can also cut down on the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and potentially causing your baby discomfort. Our tester had no issues with the cot and deemed it a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests, this cot bed is a symbol of luxury. It's made of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French look and feel. It is certified to French safety standards which means you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.
Our testers found it easy to put together, and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. However, it is expensive and you'll need to purchase an additional mattress - and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If additional features are important for you then this cot bed could be the ideal choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage area 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 get older.
This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress which could increase the cost even higher than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing which makes it a worthy purchase. Our test participants thought this cot would be a lovely addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a sleek frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble and has 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It also has teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips under so that you don't have to sacrifice floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need to buy an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't an expensive expense. The only downside is that you might find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are a variety of types of mattresses that will be suitable for it.
Many parents choose to use cot beds as they are great value and provide your child with a comfy place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children from birth to around four years of age, but some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find a few of these in our list of options if you're looking for a cot bed that will last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our favourite cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood model is well designed and extremely stylish. It also has a number of useful extras, including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will require conversion into a toddler bed with the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething rails are included. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots we tried and is an ideal choice for smaller rooms.
It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the mattress recommended included It's an investment piece that you could possibly make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides up for security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to go without bars.
It's a great choice for parents who are looking for an adjustable sleep solution that will last for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does seem to last the test of time. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option of purchasing an reflux wedge.