The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
A good night's sleep is crucial regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting your family. Make sure you invest in one of our top cot beds to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.
This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to put together. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley, our overall winner, is packed with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It has three adjustable cot bases and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on cot sides.
The Coxley is an entire nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed as well as a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with two wardrobes. The dresser/change has a removable changing unit that can transform it from a convenient baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to fit your nursery's style.
Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they may be less expensive than buying a brand new mattress and cot later on.
When it comes to the most effective cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it's slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). This is still worth looking at, however it appears to be it's a sturdy and durable design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will go well with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking style that's sure to be loved by both parents and the baby. The cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed with a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets and teething rails to keep your baby secure while they sleep.
This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and high-quality feel as it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also a stylish accessory to any nursery.
It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh-style style is attractive and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size to prevent stretching the slats out and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no problems with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests the cot bed is a symbol of luxurious. It is constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is built to last. It has an ethereal French style. It is certified to French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it's costly particularly since you have to purchase an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are more affordable alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. Plus, click homepage can adjust the height of the base through three different settings, so your child won't be forced to climb out of the bed when they're older.
The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress which could cause the price to go even higher than other models we reviewed. Its gorgeous design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your child are all appealing though which makes it a worthy investment. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make a lovely addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery in one go. Plus, it's easy to assemble and has 3 mattress height positions so your baby can grow into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.
It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure you budget accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress for less than PS100, so it's not an excessive cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different kinds that can be used.
Many parents choose cot beds because they are great value and provide your child with a comfy place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, although some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look for them if would like your cot to last longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and well-designed. It has many other features, including an under bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need be converted into a toddler bed with a conversion kit, sold separately).
The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. Our tester said the cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled 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 inexpensive at PS599, with the mattress included. However, it is an investment piece and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, however it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can easily be 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 an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an adjustable sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does seem to endure the test of time. The cot is a classic design that will suit most homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with a few handy features such as the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, plus there's the option to purchase a reflux wedge to add comfort for children.