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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is essential, whether you're camping or visiting family. Make sure you invest in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a slim aesthetic and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, so it will last your child through the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and stop them from chewing on sides of the cot.

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

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. It's worth keeping an eye out for these because they may be less expensive than buying a brand new mattress and sale cot later on.

When it comes to the top cot beds and cots, 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 a little more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, because we think it's well worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves, and a minimalist design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed is made to be used until your child is four years old and converts into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so your child will be secure while sleeping.

This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that is included. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and premium feeling as it felt like a "real piece of investment" as well as an elegant design for any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the extra price for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style design is striking and will make your Baby Cot Bed the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by buying additional items like teething rails and drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and causing your baby discomfort. Apart from that our test subject didn't experience any issues with the cot and stated it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. It's constructed of solid plywood slats, birch and is built to last. It has an ethereal French feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child is in safe hands. We like the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our test participants found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it's costly and you'll need to purchase an additional mattress - and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features to you, then this cot bed could be the best cots option. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three levels so that your child won't have to climb out of bed as they get older.

The only downside of this cot is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately - something that can increase the cost more than other models in our review. Its gorgeous design as well as its ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing though, making it worth the purchase. Our testers thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents wanting a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also easy to put together and includes three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It comes with teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100 and that's not an excessive cost. The only issue is that you may be unable to find a good fit because the cot has an oval shape, but there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that fit perfectly.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds as they are affordable and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children from birth to about four years old age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list so you can search for them if want your cot bed to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this stunning solid-wood model is well designed and extremely stylish. It also has a number of additional features, including an under-bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed with a conversion kit, sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also a bit smaller in comparison to other cots we tested which makes it a great choice for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one baby. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great choice for parents who are seeking a sleeping solution that will last as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot could last for 3 children. The cot is a classic style that is suitable for most homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with some useful extras including a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, plus there's the option of buying a reflux wedge for added comfort for little ones.