Best Cots For Newborns

A crib is a bed for your child with high sides to prevent them from falling out. There are numerous styles available including bedside cribs to travel cots.

Mum tester Jasmin liked this cot's handy storage compartment for blankets and sheets. It's also easy to set up and has an incline setting that can aid in reducing reflux.

1. Mamas&Papas Franklin Cot Bed

Cot beds can be a parent's best friend. They keep baby snug, and (hopefully), sleeping soundly. When you are looking for a cot, there are plenty of things to consider. From safety and specifications to design and design. A good crib should last from the time of birth to toddlerhood. Therefore, durability is essential. This cot bed sales is sleek and durable and meets all the most recent regulations. It's also reasonably priced and comes with a mattress included.

Tested by: Gemma, mum to Boden, 13 months

This cot is an excellent illustration of how Mamas&Papas can create stylish and practical nursery furniture. It's a chic option for the baby's first bedroom, with a modern gray finish that is suitable for any color scheme. Additionally, it can be converted into an adorable toddler bed or a day bed to last for a long time. It has 2 different heights for the base making it easier to reach for baby and safer than a standard drop-side cot. And it's built with a shaped base, that means it can fit through many standard doors, which is a real bonus for time-stretched parents. It comes with a dresser and changer to keep all the essentials for your newborn close at hand.

2. SnuzFino Cot Bed

This crib sets is designed to support your baby from newborn up to about four years old. It has two mattress heights, so you can start with a high base and then move down as your little one grows and begins to sit up on their own without assistance. It was awarded Gold in the Mother&Baby awards 2024 for the best crib, cot or Moses basket and is a top pick for parents.

The slats on this cot are more spaced apart than other models we tested and makes it more sleek and perfect for bedrooms with smaller spaces. It also comes with a convenient side door so you can access it easily to feed, nappies and changing. Our tester took just 12 minutes to put together the cot.

When selecting a cot, look for ones that are safe. To stop your baby's legs from getting trapped in the cot, it is recommended that all cots have bars no more than 6cm apart. Check that the slats of your cot are securely fastened to prevent any loose or fittings that are rusty.

A high-quality mattress for your cot is essential to ensure your baby's comfort. Look for pocket springs or latex-coated coir mattresses, as these offer the best support and won't slide like foams. Also, you should invest in an waterproof mattress cover since any dirt can get into the mattress and cause your baby to sweat or feel uncomfortable.

Some cots also come with additional features that include gentle rocking motions to help settle your baby (like the SNOO Smarter Cot), adjustable inclines that ease reflux, and storage for nappy essentials (like thk of falling apart as some cot beds are.

4. Babyletto Bedside Crib

This crib that is placed at the bedside is ideal for parents who want to cuddle their infant close to them before bedtime. The NHS suggests that babies be kept in a separate bedroom for the first six months, but many parents find having their child close to them before bedtime calming.

This babyletto cot Babyletto is made from non-toxic paints in a vast variety of colors, meaning you can match it to your bedroom or nursery decor. It's a great option for parents with sloped ceilings and do not want to take up too much space on the floor. It can be adjusted to 11 different heights and tilted into four positions with an incline option that helps with reflux.

It's also a well-constructed product that will last into the toddler years. One tester's parent said that her child had slept in the cot for two years and was in good condition to pass it on to her younger.

This cot is also small and compact and easy to put together and move around. It is a good choice for parents with a limited space and can also be used as portable cot. It was simple to put together and the testers loved the storage drawer that held everything essential for your baby. It's not cheap baby cots for sale (Git.the-kn.com) but it's worth it for its design and function. You'll need to buy a mattress for this crib. We suggest a firm, breathable and a snugly-fitting mattress to stop your child from getting suffocated. It should be a couple of inches shorter than the frame of the cot in order to ensure that your child is not capable of climbing out.

5. SnuzFino Bedside Cot

The SnuzFino cot is one of our most stylish, but it isn't just about looks. It's designed to last for the first 18 months of their life. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers by adding an additional toddler kit. The design is timeless and chic and our tester found it would look great in any nursery, particularly when you choose a matching changing unit and wardrobe.

Whatever cot you choose, be sure that it complies with the guidelines applicable to your Baby Cot Bed's age as well as your home. The distance between bars should be no more than 6.5cm (2 inches) which will stop children's heads from becoming stuck, and the surface must be smooth to reduce dangers of suffocation. You'll also need to buy the right cot mattress which must be a perfect fit with no gaps around the edges. It should also be constructed from breathable materials to ensure that your baby's temperature is kept in check.

It's tempting, but carefully consider your budget and lifestyle prior to buying a cot that comes with additional features like built-in storage and side panels that can be removed from the bassinet (as the Mamas and Papas Lua Cot). The most ideal cots allow your child to rest comfortably and securely. There are many all-in-one cots with plenty of storage that won't cost a fortune.

If you are looking for a high tech option, the SNOO cot with Smart Sleeper includes a built-in sensor that can respond to your baby's cries. It gently lulls them into sleep in a motion similar to the mother's womb. The price is expensive, but it could be worth it for fussy sleepers.