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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cots cot bed is a must-have for every baby. This guide has been created to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

A premium option that is perfect for Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice can grow with your baby, with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When you think of cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There's also a variety of options that provide different levels of durability and some convert into toddler beds that can be used into the preschool years and beyond. Obviously, the ones that convert into beds do tend to be more expensive, but the investment could be worth it if you want an item that lasts for many years, not just for a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner thanks to its elegant design and simple design. It's a great option for parents who want an excellent cot that will stand the test of time. This model's minimalist design and warm finish is perfect for an Scandi nursery. The cot bed also has a drawer that mum tester Katrina found to be superior to less expensive cots and tots with an integrated drawer, as well as an anti-bite strip of plastic on the top of the cot rails to protect your child from getting their teeth stuck between the bars. But at PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately this bed isn't cheap, and it requires an Allen key to get it up and running.

The Elementary cot is a cheaper option that can give your baby a good night's sleep. It's part of the Anyday collection by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were praised by our parents who tested it. The cot is small when folded and can be stored away easily too, fitting into a bag that's the size of a camp chair's carry case. It's a bit light and therefore may not be ideal for camping in the car, but it should be fine for apartment living or for those who don't intend to move their cot for too long.

The SnuzKot is a good affordable cot that we suggest particularly if you decide to opt for the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they are around four years old. Our dad tester loved the possibility of converting it into a modern-looking toddler bed, and created the feeling of a cocoon with its canopy made of fabric.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy will not only be in compliance with UK safety standards, but will also feel solid and secure. Find a sturdy design with safety bars or sides, as well as a solid base to ensure that your child is unable to be able to climb out. Some cot beds include extra features like teething rails and drawers under the bed, which can help you organize your life as your baby is growing.

Parent test subject Becki says that her Boori cot "has endured through 3 kids and still looks amazing." Its traditional style will fit in with any home and it's made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, which means you can feel confident about your purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for safety. There's an extension kit available that can transform it to a larger bed when your child is ready.

This stylish but simple cot is an excellent choice for those on a limited budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress settings which allows you to adjust the height as your baby grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this is a great choice. It offers four mattress positions in cot mode and will last until your baby cots online is about three years old. It also can be folded flat and has lockable wheels, making it portable if you need to move it from room to room.

The cot is extremely light at just 6kg, and comes with a convenient bag to carry it around in. It is also very robust, with strong frame that can withstand boisterous toddlers. Our test subjects found it a little difficult to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. They were impressed by the fact that the slats are spaced enough apart to prevent fingers from getting caught between them. It's also more expensive than other cots we have reviewed, but the durability and function make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when you are buying a cot bed. It's crucial to select a cot that is both functional and beautiful.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the perfect cot bed for design lovers with its sleek contemporary take on a traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these types of beds usually come with. It also doesn't skimp on storage space, and comes with an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, plus teething rails that can be attached to the side of the. Our mother tester found it solid and sturdy and has three positions of base height that allows the bed to expand with your child.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in an elegant panel design that will suit any nursery. It's designed to be used until your child is six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed, and later into a chic sofa bed. It's also one of only a few cot beds that we've tested with an apex drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that comes with a panelled design. It is available in a variety of colors to complement your nursery's decor. Our mom testers were impressed by its unique features including the storage drawer being especially useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also one of the easiest cot beds for parents to build, with all pieces being clearly labelled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great option for those with a small space, since it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It fits a standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit that permits it to be used until your child is 10 years older.

Convertibility

When you're a new parent there are a lot of baby must-haves to consider. One of the most important is a good quality cot bed. You need something that will last as long as possible and will grow with your child to provide them a secure and comfortable place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a bed for toddlers. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into an infant (L207cm, W147cm H90cm), the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last from birth through the age of.

It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we tested, but its premium appearance and feel can be found in any nursery. The instructions could have been more simple, but our parents test subjects were impressed with the ease with which it was for to construct and set up. This is a minor flaw however, as it was still a simple task and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four base heights for the mattress. This is an upgrade from the three standard options. This allows you to adjust it as your child gets older, Baby Cot Bed because they might require an upper or lower base level, based on their age and abilities. It also comes with teething rails and a strip on the top to protect it from being bitten.

The cot is available in several different Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was especially impressed by the grey finish. It's not cheap, but it offers an excellent value, as it will last your child through the age of toddler and beyond. Plus, it's covered by a one-year warranty which gives you assurance that it will be sturdy and long-lasting. The only thing that you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.