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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One
If you're camping with baby cots online or visiting family getting a good night's rest is crucial. Choose the best cot bed to ensure your child is secure snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.
With a slim design and easy to assemble frame this cot bed bears all the marks of a high-quality design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler bed.
The Mamas and Papas Coxley
The overall winner, the Coxley is packed with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights and converts into a toddler bed which will help your child through their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.
The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has a removable changing top that transforms it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that could be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match the style of your nursery.
Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these since they can be cheaper than purchasing a whole new cot and mattress later on.
The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's easy to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to buy separately. It's still worth checking this out, though, as 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 a elegant and sleek choice that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak effect details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents as well as the baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.
This cot was named the most recommended cribs effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that is included. She also praised the sturdy design and premium feel, stating that it feels like it's a "real investment piece" as well as being an attractive addition to any nursery.
It's more expensive than other cot beds we've examined however, the quality and durability make it worth the cost. The sleigh-style style is attractive and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a rail for teething and a drawer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats out and causing discomfort for your baby. Apart from that our test subject didn't experience any issues with the crib and thought it was a great buy.
The La Redoute Willox
This cot bed is absolute luxury. It is constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French feel. It also meets French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child is in good hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.
Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it is expensive and you'll need to purchase the mattress separately, and when you're on a tight budget, there are more affordable alternatives there.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
If you are looking for additional features for you then this cot bed could be the best rated cribs choice. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they get older.
The only downside of this cot is that you will need to purchase a separate mattress - something that can increase the cost more than other models in our review. Its premium aesthetic as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing though and make it a worthwhile investment. Our testers loved this cot and thought it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.
The John Lewis Elementary
The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than the other options however, it comes with a matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also easy to put together and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It also comes with teething rails and a drawer that neatly slips underneath so that you don't have to sacrifice floor space.
You'll need to purchase an additional mattress if intend to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should plan your budget accordingly. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. It's not a huge cost. The only issue 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 plenty of different kinds of mattresses that can fit perfectly.
Many parents choose cot beds for their children because they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally appropriate from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, although some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find some of them in our list of options if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last for a longer time.
The Wooden Cot Bed
One of our favorite cot beds, this stunning solid-wood model is well designed and extremely stylish. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used until the age of 4 years old (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed with an conversion kit, available separately).
Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was simple to assemble, especially as all the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small compared to some of the other cots we tested, making it a good option for smaller rooms.
It is not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. However, it is an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It converts to an infant cot bed's bed in a snap (leaving three sides up for safety) and into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to leave the bars behind.
This is an excellent choice for parents seeking a sleeping solution that lasts for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for all homes and is constructed from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option of purchasing a reflux wedge.