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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a essential item for any baby. Therefore, we've created this guide to help you choose the ideal bed for your baby.

A top-quality option that is perfect for Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice will grow with your child with three mattress positions and the ability remove the sides to create a chic bench style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are a variety of options with different lifespans, some of which can be converted into toddler beds to be used in the age of preschool or beyond. The ones that can be converted into beds are more expensive, however they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner thanks to its stunning design and easy-to-assemble design making it a great choice for those who want an extremely high-quality crib that can stand the years. Our parents appreciated the sleek design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks beautiful in a contemporary nursery. The cot bed also has a handy drawer, which mom tester Katrina felt was an improvement over less expensive cots with an integrated drawer, as well as a plastic strip that prevents bites along the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth stuck between the bars. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately this crib isn't cheap. It requires an Allen key to make it functional.

The Elementary cot is a less expensive option that will provide your baby a good night's rest. It's part of the Anyday collection by John Lewis. Our parent testers liked the simple design and easy assembly. The cot is compact when folded and can be tucked and easily tucked away into a bag that's as big as the carry case for a camp chair. It's not the best choice for car camping however it's suitable for apartment life or those who won't be moving their cot a lot.

The SnuzKot is another good budget-friendly cot we recommend, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they reach four years old. Our dad tester loved that it could be converted into a modern-looking toddler bed, and created a cocoon like feeling with its canopy made of fabric.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy must not only meet strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and comfortable to the touch. Choose a sturdy design with sides or safety bars and a solid base to ensure that your child is unable to easily climb out. Some cot beds come with extra features such as teething rails and drawers under the bed, which can help you keep things organised while your little one is growing.

Parent test subject Becki says her Boori cot "has been through three children and still looks amazing." Its classic design will fit in with any home and cheap baby cots for Sale is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, which means you can feel confident about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot into a toddler bed by leaving three sides open to ensure security. There is also an extension kit available that will take it up to a full-sized bed once your child is ready.

This stylish but simple cot is an excellent choice for those with a tight budget. It's simple to put together, with clearly labelled parts and clear instructions. It has three mattress settings, so you can adjust the height of your baby as he grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.

This is a fantastic option if you are looking for an expensive cot. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It will keep your baby safe until they are about three years old. It can also be folded and has wheels that lock, making it easy for moving it from one room to another.

The cot comes with a handy travel bag and is one of the lightest cots we test at 6kg. It's also extremely sturdy and has a sturdy frame that'll stand up to noisy toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. The slats were spaced sufficiently apart to keep fingers from getting caught between them. It is also more expensive than other cots we have reviewed, but the quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

When buying a cot bed it's easy to be engrossed in the spec and safety features, but don't forget the style. It's important that you choose a cot that is both functional and beautiful.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed is the best bed for those who love design with its sleek, modern version of the traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these beds often have. It also has plenty of storage space, and comes with an extra drawer that slides under the cot, plus teething rails that can be affixed to the side. Our mother tester found it to be robust and durable with a three-position base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

If you prefer, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has an elegant panel design that would suit any nursery. It's made to be used until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed, and then into a stylish sofa bed. It's also one of the few cot beds we tested to have draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it a great choice for parents who want their cot to endure the test of time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option with 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 particularly useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also the easiest cot beds to put together. All the pieces are clearly labeled and the instructions are easy to follow. It's also a great choice for those who have a limited space, as it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It fits the standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit allowing it to be used up until your child is 10 years old.

Convertibility

If you're a new parent there are a myriad of baby must-haves to consider. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, ensuring that they have a safe bed to sleep in.

Although most cots can be made into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit, some cots are made to go beyond this. Our top rated cots pick is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed, which converts into an infant bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm), as well as a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last your child from birth through childhood.

It's a bit pricey in comparison to other cot beds we've evaluated, but it offers a premium design and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. The instructions could be more precise, but our parent test subjects were impressed with the ease with which it was for them to build and put up. This is a minor fault, however, as it was still a breeze and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive aspect of this cot is that it comes with four mattress base heights which is an upgrade on the three most popular options. This gives you the flexibility to adjust it as your child gets older, because they might require a lower or higher base level, based on their age and abilities. It also comes with useful teething rails and a plastic strip that runs along the top to protect it from biting.

The grey finish was the favorite of our dad test-driver. It's not cheap cot beds but it's an excellent value for money, as it will last your child through to toddlerhood and beyond. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing that you'll need to purchase separately is the mattress.