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The Best Cot Bed Cot Beds For Your Little One

If you're camping with baby or visiting relatives getting a good night's rest is vital. Consider investing in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is simple to put together. It can also be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features a removable changing unit that can transform it into a handy baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable so you can match it to your nursery style.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more by using expansion packs. They can be less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

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 sturdy, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it's slightly more expensive than the other options on our list and will require a standard mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, as we believe it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking look that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four and is easily converted to a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.

Our tester found this crib to be the best cots for newborns of all the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can begin working right away. She also praised the solid design and premium feel, stating that it feels like an "real investment piece" and is a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its quality and longevity. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of the attention! The nifty extras, including a handy drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby cot online. Apart from that our test-bearer didn't have any issues with the crib and thought it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a true luxurious. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has the French look and feel. It also complies with French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is in good hands. We like the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it's costly - especially as you need to purchase a mattress separately - and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important for you then this cot bed might be the perfect choice. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base with three different settings, so your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can increase the cost even higher than other models we reviewed. The premium aesthetics and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the investment. Our testers thought this cot would make a lovely addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a fantastic choice for parents who want a sleek frame that will last for a long 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, which means you can outfit your nursery in one step. It's also simple to put together and includes three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll need to buy an additional mattress if want to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. It can be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot however, there are many kinds that can be used.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds as they are great value and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from birth until your child is about four years old. However, some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also has a number of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit, sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots we tried and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece and you could well make use of it for multiple babies. It looks beautiful in natural wood, however it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open for safety) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your Baby Cot Bed is ready to go without bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible - our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it seems to stand the test of time. The cot has a traditional 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 handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy a reflux wedge.