The 9 Things Your Parents Teach You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot beds cot bed is a essential item for any baby. This guide has been created to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

This top-quality option is perfect to be used in Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable option can expand with your baby with three mattress positions, and the ability remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot that fits every nursery and budget. There are also a range of options that provide different levels of durability, with some converting into toddler beds for use through the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be transformed into beds are more expensive, however they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its luxurious aesthetics and simple to assemble design make it an ideal choice for those who want a high-quality cot that will last for a long time. The minimalist design and warm finish will look fantastic in the Scandi nursery. The cot bed has a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was a better choice than some less expensive cots that have an integrated drawer. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting stuck. This cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key to set up.

A more budget-friendly alternative that will still provide your baby a good night's rest is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. The simple design and easy assembly were highly praised by our parents who tested it. The cot is small when folded and can be tucked away easily too, fitting into a bag that's the size of a camp chair's carry case. It's not the best cot beds choice for car camping but it's perfect for those living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot too much.

We suggest the SnuzKot as another budget-friendly cot, especially when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will expand with your child until they reach around four years old. Our dad tester loved the possibility of converting it into a modern-looking toddler bed and create an atmosphere of cocoons with its canopy made of fabric.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy will not only meet UK safety standards but also feel sturdy and secure. Look for a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides and a solid base so that your child is unable to move out. Some cot beds include extra features, such as teething rails and under-bed drawers, which can help you organize your life while your baby is growing.

The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be confident in the purchase. It converts from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for security) and has an option of an extension kit to take it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is a great choice for those with a tight budget. It's easy to assemble and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It has three mattress height settings, so you can adjust it as your baby grows. It is compatible with most standard mattress cots and is a great purchase for the price.

This is an excellent choice If you're looking for a high-end cot. It can be used as a cot and has four mattress positions. It will keep your baby safe until they reach the age of three. It folds flat and comes with lockable wheels, making it very mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

This cot comes with a convenient travel bag and is among the lightest cots we tested, weighing just 6kg. It is also very robust, with strong frame that can be able to withstand the rigors of toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. The slats were placed far enough apart to avoid fingers getting trapped between them. It's also more expensive than the other cots we reviewed, but it is worth the cost for its durability and utility.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when purchasing a cot-bed. It's crucial to select the cot bed that is both practical and attractive.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed is the ideal cot bed for design lovers with its sleek, modern design that is a modern take on the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feel that these beds can often come with. It also offers storage space, and comes with an extra drawer that slides under the cot, plus teething rails that can be connected to the side. Our mom tested it and found it robust and durable and has a three-position base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

Alternately you can choose the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and has a smart panelled look that is perfect for any nursery. It's made to last until your child reaches six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also among the only cot beds we tested to have a draw as well as a hanging rail and teething rails, while its solid pine construction makes it a great option for parents who want their cot to stand the test of time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that has an elegant panel design. It comes in a variety of colours to complement your nursery's decor. Our mom testers loved its clever features including the storage drawer being especially useful to store bedding and clothes. It is also one of the most simple cot beds to assemble. The pieces are clearly labeled, and the instructions are simple to follow. It's also a great choice for those who have limited space because it can be flat-packed and collapsed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for babies through toddlerhood. An extension kit allows it to be used until 10 years old.

Convertability

If you're a newly-wed there are a myriad of baby essentials to think about. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality crib bed. You want it to last as long as you can and grow with your child, ensuring they can have a safe bed to sleep in.

Some best cots for newborns are designed to be more than a bed for toddlers. Our preferred choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Bed, which converts into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm) and also a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick and will last your child from birth until the age of.

It's not cheap cots in comparison to other cot beds we evaluated, but it offers a premium appearance and feel that would suit any nursery. The instructions could have been more simple, but our parents testers were awed by how easy it was to construct and put up. This isn't a major issue, though, considering it was still a simple task and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

The cot comes with four different base heights for mattresses. This is an upgrade over the three most common options. This allows you to adjust the cot as your child grows. They may require an upper or lower base level based on their age and capabilities. It also comes with teething rails and a strip along the top to shield it from being bitten.

The grey finish was the preferred of our dad test-driver. It's not cheap, but it offers an excellent value, since it will last until they reach the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with an assurance of one year to ensure that it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase an additional mattress, which isn't included.