The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby or visiting family getting a good night's rest is crucial. Consider investing in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a slim aesthetic and easy-to-assemble frame the cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is loaded with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It has three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an easily removable changing unit that can transform it from a practical baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match the style of your nursery.

Some cots and tots can be extended to 10 years or more by using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these because they are less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later on.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's sturdy, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you will need to buy separately. It's worth checking out, however, because we believe it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll complement any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves, and an elegant design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The crib bed can be used until your child is at the age of four. It can be easily transformed into an adult bed by using an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets and teething rails to keep your baby safe as they sleep.

Our test subject found this cot to be the Best Cot Bed of all the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can start working right immediately. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel, noting that it is it's a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at however, the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by buying additional items like a rail for teething and an organizer. However, we would recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies this bed is the epitome luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats, it's designed to last and has a classic French look. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest sure that your child will be in safe hands. It is available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious look cot we've seen in our round-up. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money There are more affordable options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important to you, then this cot bed could be the ideal option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base with three different settings, so your child won't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only downside to this cot sale is that it requires a mattress separately, which can increase the cost even higher than other models we reviewed. The stunning design, ease of assembly, and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the money. Our testers thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents who want an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it includes an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It has teething rails, and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if you would like to use this cot bed. So, think about your budget in advance. You can purchase a high mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional expense. The only drawback is that you might have a difficult time finding an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, but there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that work for it.

Many parents choose to use cot sales beds because they are great value and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They're usually suitable from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, but some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look for them if would like your cot to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It has many other features, including a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for children as young as four years old. age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. Our test subject said that this cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also very small compared to some of the other cots to tots we looked at which makes it a great choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the mattress recommended included, but it feels like a real investment piece and you could possibly make use of it for multiple babies. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open for safety) and then into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great option for parents looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts for as long as it can - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it really does stand the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to buy a reflux wedge.