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The best baby cots Cot Beds For Your Little One

When you're camping with your baby or visiting family sleeping well is crucial. Invest in our best cot bed to ensure your child is safe snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a slim aesthetic and the frame is easy to assemble. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley the overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be transformed into an infant's bed. It will last your child for their first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an easily removable changing top that can transform it from a useful baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all of your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.

Some cots offers can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. These can be more affordable than buying a new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the best cot beds, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, simple to put together and looks great in any nursery. It is more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to purchase separately. This is still worth a look it appears to be it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Baby and parents will be delighted. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four and is easily converted to an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has a drawer underneath the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child will be secure while sleeping.

Our test subject found this cot to be the most effective out of all the cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can start working right from the start. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and premium feeling as it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" as well as a stylish addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs we examined, but it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the money for its quality and durability. The sleigh's design is stunning 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 if you're on a tight budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and potentially creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no 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 luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak It's built to last and has an authentic French look. It also meets French safety standards and you can be sure that your child is in safe hands. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant design cheap cot beds we've reviewed in our roundup. It is expensive, especially since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. 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 be forced to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only drawback to this cot is that you need to buy a mattress separately which can push the price up even more than other models in our review. The stunning design and ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all appealing, making this cot worth the investment. Our test subjects loved this cot and thought it would make a stunning addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a sleek frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table to outfit your nursery all at once. Additionally, it's simple to set up and has three mattress height positions so that your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget for it. A quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not an expensive expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of types that will fit.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally suitable from birth until your child is about four years old, although some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find several of them on our list if you're looking for a cot that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It also has a number of nifty extras including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three heights that can be adjusted. The crib is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will require conversion into a toddler bed with a conversion kit sold separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also small in size compared to some of the other cots we looked at and is a good choice for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed 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.

This is an excellent choice for parents looking for a sleep solution that lasts as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot lasted through three children. The cheap cot bed 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 an reflux wedge.