The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is crucial. Choose the best cots crib bed to ensure that your child is secure snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance, and the frame is easy to put together. It can also 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 handcrafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed so it will last your child through the first four years. It also has two rails for teething which can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an easily removable changing top that can transform it from a useful baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized to fit your nursery's style.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's simple to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It is, however, a little more expensive than the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's still worth checking this out, however, because we believe it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details, soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will enjoy it. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four. It can be easily transformed into an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has an under-bed drawer that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails so that your child is safe sleeping.

This cot was rated as the most recommended cribs effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its strong construction and premium feeling and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" as well as an attractive accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the price for its durability and quality. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room your baby's the center of attention! You can save money by purchasing the extras such as a teething rail and an organizer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no issues with the cot and thought it was an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a real luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak, it's designed to last and has an authentic French look. It complies with French safety standards tots and cots you can be certain 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 testers found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. However, it's costly particularly since you have to buy a mattress separately - and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out of bed as they grow older.

The only downside of 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 as well as the ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the cost. Our testers liked this cot and believed it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. It's also easy to put together and includes three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It also comes with teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides under to ensure that you don't need to lose precious floor space.

You'll have to purchase a separate mattress if you want to use this cot bed. So, plan your budget accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This isn't an expensive expense. The only issue is that you may find it tricky to get an appropriate fit since the cot has an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that can work for it.

Many parents choose to use cot beds because they are affordable and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging 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 few of these in our list so you can search for them if want your cot bed to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also comes with a variety of useful extras, including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids up to four years of age (though some of them will require conversion into a toddler bed with a conversion kit sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething rails are included. 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 smaller than the other cots that we tested, so it makes the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It is not cheap cots at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one child. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be easily 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 a great choice for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as is possible. our test with parents Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it seems to stand the test of time. It's a beautiful traditional design that's suitable for most homes, and is made from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing a reflux wedge.