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The best Cot bed Cot Beds For Your Little One

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

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

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner The Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed which will help your child through their first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething which help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, that includes a stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features a removable changing unit that transforms into a handy 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 to match your nursery's style.

A good cot is one that will last until your child is around four years old. However some offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. They are less expensive than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

The Coxley is a great choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It is more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you will need to purchase separately. It's worth a look it appears to be a very sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves and an elegant design. Baby and parents will love it. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted into an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child will be secure while sleeping.

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

It's more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined however, it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is centre of the attention! You can save money by buying additional items like teething rails and drawer. However, we recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no problems with the cot and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies, this cot bed is the epitome of luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak, it's designed to last and has a classic French look. It confirms to the French safety standards and you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green colour.

Our test participants found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If additional features are important for you then this cot bed might be the best option. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three different levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out when they grow older.

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

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It's a bit more expensive than other options we've seen but it comes with an adjustable changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one step. It's also simple to put together, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It also comes with teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides under so that you don't have to sacrifice floor space.

It's important to note that you'll have to purchase an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. A quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. It's not an enormous cost. The only issue is that you may be unable to find a good fit because the cot has an oval shape. However, there are a variety of types of mattresses that will fit perfectly.

A lot of parents choose to use cot sales beds as they are great value and give your child a comfy place to sleep. They're usually suitable from the moment your child is born until he is four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list so you can search out for them if you want your cot bed to last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favourite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood model is well designed and very stylish. It has many other features, including a drawer under the bed 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 to an infant bed using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable teething rails are also included. Our test participant said that this cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also very small when compared to other cots offers we looked at and is a good option for smaller spaces.

It's not cheap cot beds, costing PS599 with the mattress recommended included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well utilize it for multiple children. It looks stunning in natural wood, but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It converts to a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open for security) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to go without bars.

This is a great choice for parents who are seeking a sleeping solution that lasts for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said that her Boori cot was able to last through three children. The cot is a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It's made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with a few handy extras such as a teddy bear canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of buying an reflux wedge to provide comfort for little ones.