The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A good night's sleep is important regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting relatives. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your little one is snug, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With cots and tots and easy-to-assemble frame this cot bed bears all the hallmarks of a great design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
The overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable cot bases and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.
The Coxley comes as a complete nursery set that includes a chic cotbed as well as a multi-purpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an easily removable changing top that can transform it into a convenient baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.
Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more with expansion packs. These can be more affordable than buying a new cot or mattress.
When it comes to the best cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll need to purchase separately. This is still worth a look it appears to be it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will go well with any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves and an elegant design. Babies and parents will be delighted. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four and is easily converted to an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer underneath the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.
Our tester found this cot to be the best of all the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight away. She also praised the sturdy construction and premium feel, adding that it is 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 cribs we examined however it's an affordable option that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! The nifty extras, including a useful drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats and cause discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and deemed it an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests the cot bed is the epitome of luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats It's built 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 will be in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colors grey-green and off-white.
Our testers found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it's expensive and you'll need to purchase an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.
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 option. It has an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child won't have to climb out of bed as they grow older.
The only downside of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models in our review. Its stunning design as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to grow with your baby are all appealing and make it a worthwhile cost. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents wanting a stylish contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than 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. It's also simple to put together and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails, and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
You'll need to buy an additional mattress if intend to use this cot bed. So, make sure you budget your money accordingly. You can get a good quality mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many kinds that are suitable for.
Many parents opt for cots for their children as they are inexpensive and provide a comfortable sleeping space. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a couple 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 Cotbed
One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood model is well designed and extremely elegant. It also comes with a variety of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some of them will require conversion to a toddler bed using an adapter kit that 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 put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also a bit smaller when compared to other cots we tried which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It is not cheap at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It looks beautiful in natural wood but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open to ensure safety) and into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.
It's a great option for parents looking for an adjustable sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it does stand the test of time. The cot has a traditional style that is suitable for most homes. It is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful features such as the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails. There's also the option of buying a reflux wedge to add comfort for children.