The 9 Things Your Parents Teach You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a essential item for any baby. This guide will help find the best cot beds choice for your baby.

This premium option fits perfectly to be used in Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable choice can grow with your baby with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's something for every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options with different levels of durability and even convert into toddler beds that can be used into the age of preschool and beyond. The ones that can be turned into beds are more expensive, but they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its elegant design and simple design making it a great option for parents who want an excellent crib that can stand the test of time. Our testers for parents loved the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks amazing in a modern-style Scandi nursery. The cot bed has a drawer that mum tester Katrina considered to be an excellent alternative to cheaper cots which have an integrated drawer. It also has an anti-bite strip that runs along the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting caught. The cot bed isn't cheap, and requires an Allen key to set up.

A more budget-friendly option that still gives your baby a comfy night's rest is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. The easy design and simple assembly were highly praised by our testers' parents. The cot is small when folded and can be put away and easily tucked away into a bag that's the size of the carry case for a camp chair. It's on the lightweight side 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 plan to move their cot around too much.

We recommend the SnuzKot for another budget-friendly cot, especially when it comes with the toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will expand with your child until they're approximately four years old and our dad testers loved the fact that it was able to transform into a minimal-looking toddler bed, and also created a cocoon-like feeling with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but also be sturdy and feel secure. Find a sturdy design that includes safety bars or sides and a solid base that your child can't easily climb out. Some cots include extra features such as teething rails and drawers under the bed that can help you keep things organised while your little one is growing.

The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can feel confident about the purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open for security. There's an extension kit available which can convert it to a full-sized bed when your child's ready.

This stylish but simple cot is a great choice for those with a tight budget. It's simple to put together tots and cots has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It has three mattress settings, so you can adjust the height as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattress and is a great buy for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a great choice. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It will last until your child are around three years old. It folds flat and has lockable wheels, making it portable if you need to move it from room to room.

This cot is lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a handy bag for traveling. It is also very durable with a sturdy frame that will stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. Our testers found it a little difficult to put together, but the instructions were well-written and clear. The slats were spaced sufficiently apart to keep fingers from getting trapped between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, however the durability and function are worth the cost.

Design

It's easy to overlook the style when buying a cot-bed. It's important that you choose a cot that is both functional and beautiful.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the perfect bed for those who love design with its sleek, modern take on a traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feeling that these types of beds usually feature. It's got plenty of space-saving storage and storage options, including the drawer that is built into the cot and teething rails on the side. It was strong and sturdy. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow 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 fit in with any nursery. It's designed to last until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed, and later into a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the only cot beds we tested to have an opening with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it an excellent option for parents who want their cot bed to endure the test of time.

Another option with a smart panel design is the Stokke Sleepie mini cot beds Bed, which comes in a variety of color options to fit the decor of your nursery. Our mum testers loved its unique features, with the storage drawer being especially useful for storing bedding and clothes. It's also one of the easiest cot beds for parents to assemble, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and with easy-to-follow instructions. It's also a great choice for those with a small space, since it can be folded and flat-packed. It takes an ordinary cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit that allows it to be used up until your child is 10 years older.

Convertibility

When you're a new parent, there are plenty of baby must-haves to consider. One of the most important things to think about is a top-quality crib bed. You want it to last for as long as you can and grow with your child so that they have a secure place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a bed for children. Our top pick is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Bed, which converts into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm) and also a daybed and sofa (L234cm x W145cm x H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability that will last from birth until the time of their childhood.

It's not cheap baby cots when compared to other cot beds we evaluated, but it offers a premium look and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could be more clear, but our parent testers were impressed by the ease with which it was for to construct and set up. This isn't a major issue however, as it was still very straightforward and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four base heights for mattresses. This is an upgrade over the three standard options. This allows you to adjust it as your child gets older, as they may need an upper or lower base level, based on their age and level. It comes with teething rails which are helpful as well as a plastic strip on the top to prevent it from becoming a bit.

The grey finish was the preferred of our dad test-driver. It's not cheap baby cots for sale but it's excellent value for money since it will last your child through toddlerhood and beyond. Additionally, it comes with one-year warranties which gives you peace of mind that it's durable and durable. The only thing you'll have to purchase separately is a mattress, that's not included.