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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is important whether you're camping or visiting family. Invest in our best crib bed to ensure that your child is safe, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is easy to assemble. It can also be converted into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an easily removable changing unit that can transform it into a handy baby changing station to a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match your nursery's style.

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

The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to buy separately. It's still worth a look, as it looks like an extremely durable and durable 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 contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves to create a stunning look that's sure to be loved by both parents and baby. The cot bed is designed to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed by using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so that your child can be safe while sleeping.

This cot sales was rated as the best crib for newborn by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the sturdy design and premium feel, stating that it is a "real investment piece" and is a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is the center of attention! The nifty extras, including a useful drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly causing your baby discomfort. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and thought it was an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies the cot bed is the epitome of luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has an authentic French style. It complies with French safety standards too, so you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget There are more affordable options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed might be the perfect option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base through three different settings, so your child won't have to climb out when they're older.

The only drawback to this cot is that you will need to purchase a separate mattress - something that can push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design, ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing, making it worth the purchase. Our test participants loved the cot bed sales and thought it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can endure the test of time. It's a bit more expensive than other options we've looked at, but it includes a matching changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one step. It's also easy to assemble and has 3 mattress height positions so your Baby Crib can develop into it. It also has teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer under, so you don't have to compromise your floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll have to purchase an additional mattress for this cot bed, so be sure you budget for it. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100, so it's not an excessive expense. The only downside is that you may find it tricky to get an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot has an oval shape, however there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that work for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping space. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find some of them in our list of options if you're looking for a cot bed that will last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also has a number of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of four (though the majority of them will need be converted to an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).

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

It is not inexpensive at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open for safety) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to leave the bars behind.

It's a great choice for parents who want an adjustable sleep solution that can last for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it does stand the test of time. The cot has a traditional design that will suit most homes. It's made of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some handy extras such as a teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.