The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A restful night's sleep is essential whether you're camping or visiting family. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to put together. It can also transform into a stylish toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The Coxley is our top pick, is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed which will help your child through the first four years. It also has two rails for teething which can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley comes in the form of a complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed and a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that transforms it from a useful baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to fit your nursery's style.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more using expansion packs. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new cot or mattress.
The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than 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 it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will go well with any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves, and an elegant design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four, and can be easily converted to an infant bed with an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to ensure your child is secure while they sleep.
This cot was rated the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and high-quality feel, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" and was a stylish 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-style style is attractive and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! small cot beds can save money by buying extras such as a rail for teething and a drawer. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and potentially cause discomfort for your baby. Apart from that our test-bearer didn't have any issues with this cot and said it was a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is absolute luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood It's built to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It also meets French safety standards and you can be at ease knowing that your child will be in safe hands. We like the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green colour.
Our testers thought it was easy to put together and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase 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 Cotbed
If additional features are important to you, then this cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they grow older.
The only downside of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately which could increase the cost more than other models in our review. Its stunning design, ease of assembly and capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing, making it worth the cost. Our test participants liked this cot and believed 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 last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It also comes with teething rails and an attractive drawer that slides underneath so that you don't have to lose precious floor space.
You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, think about your budget in advance. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that are suitable for.
A lot of parents choose cot beds as they are a great value and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They're usually suitable from birth until your child is four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list and suggest you look out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
One of our top cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood model is well designed and extremely stylish. It comes with a variety of other features, such as an under-bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though most will need to be converted into an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).
There is a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. The cot bed was simple for our test participant to put together. All of the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots we tried which makes it a good option for smaller rooms.
It is not expensive at PS599 with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It transforms into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open for security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.
This is a great choice for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that lasts for as long as they do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot lasted through three children. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for most homes, and is made from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to purchase a reflux wedge.