The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
When you’re camping with your baby or visiting relatives, a comfortable night’s sleep is essential. Invest in our best cot bed to ensure your child is safe snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
This cot bed is a great design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler’s bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The Coxley is our top pick, is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It comes with three adjustable base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, which will help your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on sides of the cot sale.
The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an easily removable changing top that transforms it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that can be filled with all your children’s favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable so you can match it to your nursery style.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. They can be less expensive than buying a brand new mattress or cot.
The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It’s easy to assemble and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you’ll need to purchase separately. It’s worth checking out, though, as we think it’s well worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks incredibly sturdy.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will complement any nursery. It is a minimalist design that has modern twists, with warm oak effect details tots and cots soft curves for a standout design that’s sure loved by both parents and the baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four, and can be easily converted to an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The dresser comes with an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.
Our tester found this cot to be the most effective of all the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can begin working right from the start. She also praised the solid construction and luxurious feel, adding that it feels like a “real investment piece” as well as being a stylish accessory to any nursery.
It’s a bit more expensive than the other cribs we examined, but it’s still an affordable alternative that’s worth the extra price for its durability and quality. The sleigh’s design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is the center of attention! The useful extras, such as a useful drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the expense of buying separate furniture pieces in case you’re on a tight budget. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot, and thought it was an excellent purchase.
The La Redoute Willox
As its name suggests this bed is a symbol of luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it’s designed to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It complies with French safety standards too which means you can be certain that your child is safe and sound. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it’s also available in a stunning grey-green color.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it is expensive and you’ll need to purchase a mattress separately – and when you’re on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If additional features are important to you, then this cot bed could be the perfect option. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings, so your child doesn’t have to climb out of the bed when they’re older.
The only drawback to this crib is that you have to purchase a mattress separately which can increase the cost more than other models in our review. Its stunning design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your child are all appealing which makes it a worthy investment. Our test participants thought this cot would be a lovely addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents who want an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It’s more expensive than other frames but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery in one go. It’s also simple to put together, and comes with three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly underneath so you don’t lose valuable floor space.
It’s important to note that you’ll need to buy an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget for it. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not an expensive cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot but there are many different types that will fit.
Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are reasonably priced and offer a comfortable sleeping area. The majority of cot beds are suitable for babies to around four years of age, but some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We’ve included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look for them if wish to make your cot bed last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our favorite cot beds, this stunning, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and extremely stylish. It also comes with a range of useful extras, including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are also included. Our test participant said that this cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It’s also smaller in size than other cots we tested, so it makes the perfect choice for smaller rooms.
It’s not cheap, at PS599 with the recommended mattress included It’s a real investment piece and you could possibly make use of it for multiple babies. It’s gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be converted into a toddler’s bed easily (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 an excellent choice for parents looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible – our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it does seem to last the test of time. It has a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot includes a number of useful features such as a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, and the option to purchase a reflux wedge to add comfort for babies.