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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night’s rest is essential regardless of whether you’re camping, or visiting family. Invest in one of our best cot beds to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a slim aesthetic, and the frame is easy to put together. It can also be converted into a chic toddler’s bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that follow an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot bases and can be transformed into an infant’s bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has a removable changing unit that transforms from a practical baby changing station to a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child’s most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized and you can tailor it to the decor of your nursery.

A good cot should last until your child is around four years old, but some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

The Coxley is a fantastic 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 worth checking out, however, because we think it’s worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that’ll fit in with any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has contemporary flair, featuring warm oak effect details and soft curves for a striking look that’s sure to be loved by both parents and baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and can be easily transformed into an infant bed with an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has an under-bed drawer that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best of the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key that comes with it so you can start working right from the start. She also praised the sturdy construction and luxurious feel, noting that it is it’s a “real investment piece” and is a stylish addition to any nursery.

It’s more expensive than other cot beds we’ve examined however the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of attention! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and teething rails, will also save you the expense of buying separate furniture pieces in case you’re on a tight budget. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size one, to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. In addition our test subject didn’t experience any issues with the cot and said it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

As its name suggests this bed is a symbol of luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak, it’s designed to last and has a genuine French look. It also complies with French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child will be in safe hands. It is available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we’ve reviewed in our roundup. However, it is expensive and you’ll need to purchase the mattress separately, and when you’re on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This cot bed is a great option if you’re looking for extra features. It has a convenient under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn’t have to climb out when they get older.

This cot’s only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress, which can make the price go up more than other models we’ve reviewed. The beautiful design, ease of assembly, and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the cost. Our test subjects loved the cot and thought it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish contemporary frame that can stand the test of time. It’s a bit more expensive than some of the other options we’ve looked at, but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. It’s also easy to put together, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don’t lose valuable floor space.

You’ll have to purchase a separate mattress if you would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It’s not a huge cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot however, there are many kinds that are suitable for.

Many parents opt for cots for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and provide a comfy sleeping area. They’re usually suitable from birth until your child is four years old, but some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are several of them on our list of options if you’re looking for a cot bed that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and well-designed. It also comes with a variety of useful extras, including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three heights that can be adjusted. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some may require conversion to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. The pieces were clearly marked and packed. It’s also a bit smaller in comparison to other cots we looked at, making it a good option for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. But it feels like 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 can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It’s a great choice for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleep solution that can last for as long as it can – our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it really seems to stand the test of time. The cot has 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 the teddy bear canopy, teething rails and the option to purchase a reflux wedge.