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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

If you're camping with baby or visiting relatives, a comfortable night's sleep is crucial. Make sure you have the best cot bed to ensure that your child is safe and comfortable. They can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is simple to put together. It can also transform into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The overall winner The Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three cot bases that are adjustable and can be turned into an infant's bed. It will last your child for the first four years. It also has 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, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with a removable changing top that can transform it from a useful baby changing station into a sleek dresser that can be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match your nursery's style.

A cot of good quality should last until your child reaches four years old. However, some offer the option of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these because they may be less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to put together and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to purchase separately. It's still worth looking at, however because it looks like an extremely durable and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will fit in with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed is made to last until your child reaches four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.

This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" as well as a stylish design for any nursery.

It's a little more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at however, it's still an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room where your baby's centre of attention! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a rail for teething and a drawer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats and potentially cause discomfort for your baby. Aside from this, our tester didn't have any issues with this crib and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is absolute luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak, it's designed to last and has a genuine French style. It confirms to the French safety standards which means you can be certain that your child will be 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 assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it's expensive - especially as you need to purchase an additional mattress - and if you're on a budget there are better 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 an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three different levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they get older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a separate mattress that can increase the cost even higher than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design and ease of assembly as well as the ability to grow with your baby are all appealing though which makes it a worthy purchase. Our testers thought this cot would make an excellent addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents who want a chic modern frame that can last for a long time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen but it includes an accompanying changing table and wardrobe making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. Additionally, it's simple to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so that your baby can develop into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if intend to use this cot bed. So, make sure you budget your money accordingly. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100 which isn't an excessive expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of kinds that can be used.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children as they are affordable and provide a comfortable sleeping area. They're usually suitable from birth until your child is around four years old, but some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are some of them in our list if you're searching for a cot bed that will last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and beautifully designed. It also comes with a range of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will need to be converted into a toddler bed with the conversion kit available separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy for our test participant to put together. All the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also very small in comparison to other cots we looked at and is a good choice for smaller rooms.

It's not inexpensive at PS599 and includes a 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, however it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is an excellent choice for parents seeking a sleeping solution that will last for as long as their children do. Our test with parents Becki said that her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot is a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to purchase a reflux wedge.