9 Lessons Your Parents Taught You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a essential item for any baby. This guide has been created to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

A high-quality bed that will look great in Scandi-style nurseries. It's a sturdy and durable choice that can grow with your child, offering three mattress height options and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's something for every budget and every nursery. There are a variety of options with different lifespans some of which can be transformed into toddler beds to be used into the preschool years or even beyond. The ones that can be converted into beds are more expensive, however they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning aesthetics and easy-to assemble design make it an ideal choice for those looking for an upscale cot that can last for a lifetime. This model's minimalist design and warm color will look great in an Scandi nursery. This cot bed also comes with a handy drawer that mum tester Katrina thought was an improvement over less expensive online cots with an integrated drawer, as well as an anti-bite plastic strip on the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth caught in the bars. But at PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately this bed isn't cheap, and it does require an Allen key to make it functional.

A more budget-friendly option that will still give your baby a good night's rest is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. The basic design and easy assembly were highly praised by our parents who tested it. The mini cot beds is compact when folded and can be put away away easily too, fitting into a carry bag that's as big as a camp chair's carry case. It's not the best choice for camping in the car but it's perfect for apartment life or those who don't need to move their cot too much.

We suggest the SnuzKot as another budget-friendly cot, especially if it comes with the toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will expand with your child until they reach around four years old. Our dad tester loved that it could be transformed into a modern-looking toddler bed, and created a cocoon like feeling with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is of good quality should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but also be sturdy and comfortable to the touch. Find a sturdy design that has sides or safety bars and solid foundations that your child can't easily get out. Some cot beds will also include extra features such as teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib, which can help you organize your life while your little one is growing.

The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be confident in your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for security. There's also an extension kit which can convert it to a full-sized bed once your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is a great option for those on a limited budget. It's easy to set up and comes with clearly labeled parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress height settings, so you can alter the height as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.

This is a great choice If you're looking for an expensive cot. It can be used as a cot and has four mattress positions. It can keep your baby safe until they reach the age of three. It is also foldable and has wheels that lock, making it easy to move it from room to.

The cot comes with a handy travel bag and is one of the smallest cots we've test at 6kg. It is also very durable and has an extremely sturdy frame that can stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. Our testers found it a little challenging to put together, however the instructions were clear and well-written. They noted that the slats are enough apart to prevent fingers getting caught in between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, but the quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

When buying a cot bed it's easy to be engrossed in the spec and safety features, but don't overlook the style. It is essential to choose a cot that is both practical and attractive.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the best bed for those who love design with its sleek, modern take on a traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these beds can often feature. It's packed with storage space-saving features and storage options, including the drawer that is built into the cot as well as rails for teething on the side. Our mom tested it and found it sturdy and robust, with three positions of base height that allows the bed to expand with your child.

Alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a smart panelled look that would suit any nursery. It is made to last until they reach six years old. old. It converts into a junior mattress, and transforms into a chic sofa bed. It is also one of only a handful of cots that we have tested with a drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

Another option with a smart panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of colors to match your nursery decor. The storage drawer was especially useful for clothing and bedding. Our mum testers were impressed by the features. It's also among the easiest cot beds to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great choice for those who have a limited space as it can be folded down and flat-packed. It is made of a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for children from birth to toddlerhood. A kit for extension allows it to be used until 10 years of age.

Convertibility

If you're a newly-wed there are a lot of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important items to think about is a top-quality crib bed. You want it to last for as long as you can and evolve with your child, ensuring that they have a secure bed to sleep in.

Some cots are designed to be more than a toddler bed. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It can be converted to an infant (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) and a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability and will last from birth until the time of their childhood.

It's a bit pricey when compared to other cot beds that we tested, but it has a premium design and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could be more clear, but our parent testers were awed by how easy it was to construct and install. This is a minor flaw but it was still very straightforward and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four base heights for mattresses. This is an upgrade over the three standard options. This allows you to alter the height of the sale cot as your child grows. They may require a lower or higher base level based on their age and abilities. It also comes with teething rails as well as a plastic strip on the top rated cots to protect it from being bitten.

The grey finish was the most popular of our dad tester. It is not cheap but it's a the best value for money as it will last through the toddler years and beyond. It's also covered by one-year warranty, so you can be sure it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase separately is a mattress which isn't included.