The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

If you're camping with baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is essential. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot bed crib beds, so that your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley is our top pick is loaded with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed, so will see your child through the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with a removable changing unit that transforms it from a convenient Baby Crib changing station into a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.

A good quality cot should last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they are less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds and cots, the Coxley is a great crib choice. It ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it's somewhat more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's worth checking out, though, because we think it's worth the cost for a durable design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will look great in any nursery. It's got warm oak details, soft curves and a minimalist design. Babies and parents will be delighted. The cot bed was designed to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The dresser comes with an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.

Our test subject found this cot to be the best of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can start working right from the start. She also praised the sturdy design and premium feel, adding that it feels like an "real investment piece" and is an attractive accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot beds we've examined, but the quality and durability make it worth the cost. Thechild are all attractive and make this cot worth the money. Our test participants thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a fantastic choice for parents who want a stylish frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, which means you can outfit your nursery in one trip. It's also simple to put together, and has three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll have to purchase a separate mattress if you want to use this cot bed. Therefore, think about your budget in advance. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an expense. The only downside is that you might find it tricky to get an ideal fit due to the fact that the cot has an oval shape. However, there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.

Many parents opt for cots for their children because they are inexpensive and offer a comfortable sleeping area. They're generally appropriate from birth until your child is four years old, but some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list so you can search for them if wish to make your cot bed last even longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It also comes with a variety of handy extras like an under-bed drawer that is handy and three adjustable heights for the base. The crib is suitable for children from 4 years old to age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed using an adapter kit that is sold separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy for our tester to assemble. All of the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller than other cots we tried and is a good option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap baby cots for sale at PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open to ensure safety) and can be converted into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to go without bars.

It's a great option for parents who want an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as possible - our test with parents Becki says that her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it seems to stand the test of time. It has a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like a teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to purchase an reflux wedge.