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The best infant cribs Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is essential, whether you're camping or visiting your family. Invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your baby is comfortable and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a slim aesthetic and easy to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a great design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley is our top pick is loaded with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It has three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will last your child for the 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 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 can transform it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that could be filled with all of your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match it to the decor of your nursery.

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

When it comes to the best cots for newborns cot beds and cots and tots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's sturdy, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to purchase separately. It's worth looking at, however because it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will complement any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will enjoy it. The cot bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is 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 rated the most effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with it. She also praised its sturdy construction and high-quality feel as it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" as well as an elegant design for any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing additional items like teething rails and drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and causing your baby discomfort. Apart from that, our tester didn't have any issues with this cot and said it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. With solid birch oak and plywood slats made to last, it's designed to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest at ease knowing that your child is in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colors: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and that it appeared to be the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it is expensive and you'll need to purchase the mattress separately, and If you're looking for a budget-friendly option, there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If extra features are important for you, then this cot bed could be the ideal option. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they get older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress, which can cause the price to go more than other models we reviewed. The premium aesthetics and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the money. Our test subjects loved this cot and thought it would be a beautiful accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will 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 which means you can outfit your nursery in one step. It's also easy to put together and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails, and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't a huge expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many types that will fit.

Many parents choose to use cot beds because they are great value and provide your child with a comfy place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children from birth to about four years old age, but some may be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list, so you can look for them if want your cot bed to last even longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood model is well designed and extremely elegant. It also has a number of other features, including a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The crib is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are also included. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than other cots 4 tots we tested and is an ideal choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like a real investment piece and you could well use it for multiple babies. 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 later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a versatile sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does endure the test of time. It's a beautiful, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is constructed from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.