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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with Baby Crib or visiting relatives sleeping well is essential. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner The Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed so will see your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with a removable changing unit that transforms from a practical baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match the style of your nursery.

A cot of good quality should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However, some offer the option of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than buying a brand new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. However, it is somewhat more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth a look because it looks like a very sturdy 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 contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves to create a stunning style that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the best out of all the cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight from the start. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, adding that it is it's a "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish design for any nursery.

It's a little more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its quality and durability. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your Baby Crib's the center of the attention! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a rail for teething tots and cots a drawer. However, we recommend purchasing 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. Apart from that our test-bearer didn't have any issues with this cot and said it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It also meets French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child will be in good hands. It is available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.

Our testers thought it was easy to put together and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. It's expensive, particularly 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 Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features for you, then this cot bed could be the ideal choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base through three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they're older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately which could make the price go up more than other models we've reviewed. The stunning design, ease of assembly, and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing, making this cot worth the cost. Our test participants 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 looking for a stylish modern frame that can last for a long time. It's a bit more costly than other options we've looked at, but it includes an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, which means you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and includes three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It also has teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer underneath so that you don't have to compromise your floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need an additional mattress for this Cot Bed - Agentura-Hermes.Cz -, so make sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. It's not an enormous expense. The only issue is that you may find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot has an oval shape. However, there are plenty of different types of mattresses that will work for it.

A lot of parents choose to use cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to around four years of age, but some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list so you can search out for them if you want your cot bed to last even longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood model is well designed and very elegant. It comes with a variety of other features, including 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 the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are also included. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots we tested which makes it a good option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included It's an investment piece and you could well use it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open for security) and then into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to leave the bars behind.

This is a great choice for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that lasts as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said that her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It's made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.