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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

When you're camping with your baby or visiting family sleeping well is crucial. Consider investing in one of our best rated cribs baby cots and tots - cse.google.gp`s statement on its official blog - cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

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

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that adhere to a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It features three adjustable cot bases and can be transformed into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and stop them from chewing on sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, that includes a stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an adjustable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match the style of your nursery.

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

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll need to purchase separately. It's worth checking out, however, because we think it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will complement any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking look that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.

This cot was rated as the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and premium feeling, saying that it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also an elegant accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at however the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing additional items like teething rails and an organizer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby. In addition our test subject didn't experience any issues with this crib and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a true luxury. It's made of solid birch and plywood slats and is built to last. It has a French feel. It complies with French safety standards too which means you can rest assured that your child will be safe and sound. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our testers found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're on budget There are more affordable options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This crib bed is a fantastic option if you're looking for additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out of bed as they grow older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress, which can cause the price to go more than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic, ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make it a worthwhile investment. Our test subjects liked this cot and believed it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish frame that lasts a long time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've looked at, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one trip. It's also easy to assemble and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It has teething rails, and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an additional cost. The only downside is that you might find it tricky to get a good fit because the mini cot beds is an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.

Many parents choose to use cot beds as they are great value and provide your child with a comfy place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the moment your child is born until he is four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. There are a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is elegant and beautifully designed. It also comes with a variety of nifty extras including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used until the age of four years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable teething rails are also included. Our test participant said that the cot bed was simple to assemble, especially as all pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small cot beds compared to some of the other cots we looked at and is a good 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 gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a solution to sleeping that can last for as long as their children do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot could last for three children. It has a lovely, traditional style that'll suit the majority of homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful accessories like a teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to purchase a reflux wedge.