15 Gifts For The Cot Bed Lover In Your Life
The best crib for newborn cot beds (go to website) For Your Little One
Whether you're camping with baby or visiting family getting a good night's rest is essential. Consider investing in one of our top crib beds, so that your little one is snug, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.
With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a great design. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley
Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights and converts into a toddler bed, so it will last your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an adjustable changing unit that transforms it into a handy baby changing station to a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized, so you can match it to your nursery style.
Some cots and tots can be extended for 10 years or more using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these as they are less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.
The Coxley is a great option for cot cribs beds. It's easy to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you will need to purchase separately. This is still worth looking at, however it appears to be it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.
The Silver Cross Westport
The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will go well with any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak-like details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four and is easily converted to an adult bed by using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is an under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to ensure your child is secure while they sleep.
This cot was named the best cots for newborns by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, noting that it is it's a "real investment piece" and is an elegant accessory to any nursery.
It's a little more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its quality and longevity. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room where your baby's the center of the attention! The extras, like an adorable drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. However, we would recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Aside from this our test subject didn't experience any issues with this cot and stated it was a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is absolute luxury. It's constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is designed to last. It has the French look and feel. It complies with French safety standards too which means you can be sure your child will be safe and sound. 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 elegant design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious there are alternatives that are less expensive available.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
If additional features are important for you, then this cot bed might be the ideal option. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base through three different settings so your child won't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.
This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately, which can make the price go up more than other models we looked at. Its stunning design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing which makes it a worthy purchase. Our test participants loved the cot and thought it would be a beautiful accessory to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents wanting a stylish contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've seen, but it includes a matching changing table and wardrobe making it possible to furnish your nursery in one step. It's also easy to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so your baby will be able to grow into it. It also comes with teething rails and an attractive drawer that slides under to ensure that you don't need to sacrifice floor space.
It's important to note that you'll need a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can find a decent mattress of good quality for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an additional expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that are suitable for.
A lot of parents opt for cot beds as they are great value and give your child a comfy place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from birth until your child is around four years old. However, some convert to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list and suggest you look for them if wish to make your cot bed last longer.
The Wooden Cotbed
One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood model is well designed and very stylish. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids as young as four years old. age (though some may require conversion into a toddler bed with the conversion kit available separately).
A teddy bear canopy and teething rails that can be removed are included. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also very small when compared to other cots we tested which makes it a great option for smaller spaces.
It is not cheap at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece and it can be used for more than one child. It looks stunning in natural wood, but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It converts to a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides open for security) and into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to leave the bars behind.
It's a great crib option for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleep solution that can last as long as possible - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it does seem to last the test of time. It's a beautiful traditional design that will fit the majority of homes, and is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot includes a number of useful features including a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option to purchase a reflux wedge for added comfort for little ones.