9 . What Your Parents Taught You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many baby essentials to consider, a top Cot Bed (click through the following page) is one of the most important items to purchase. We've put together this guide to help you choose the perfect bed for your baby.

A high-quality bed that will look great in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable option can expand with your baby, with three mattress positions, and the ability to remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When you think of cots, there's something for every budget and every nursery. There's also a variety of options that provide various levels of longevity and some convert into toddler beds to be used through 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 thanks to its luxurious aesthetic and easy-to-assemble design, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for an excellent cot that will stand up to the test of time. This model's minimalist design and warm finish is perfect for the Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina thought was more suitable than cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately the crib isn't cheap. It does require an Allen key to start it up.

A less expensive alternative that will still provide your baby a comfy night's rest is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. The basic design and easy assembly were well-loved by our testers' parents. The cot is compact when folded and can be put away and easily tucked away into a carry bag that's about the size of the carry case for a camp chair. It's not ideal for car camping however it's suitable for people living in apartments or who won't be moving their cot a lot.

We suggest the SnuzKot as another cot for under $100, particularly when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will grow with your baby until they are around four years old. Our father tester liked that it could be transformed into a modern-looking toddler bed and create an atmosphere of cocoons with its canopy made of fabric.

Safety

A good cot must not only meet strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and feel secure. Choose a sturdy design with safety bars or sides, and a solid foundation, so that your child is unable to move out. Some cot beds will also come with extra features like teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib that can help you organize your home while your baby is growing.

The Boori cot is made from sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can feel confident about your purchase. It can be transformed from a mini cot beds into a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for safety. There's also an extension kit available which can convert it to a larger bed when your child's ready.

This stylish and simple cot is a great choice if you're on a budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress settings that allow you to alter the height as your child grows. It fits most standard small cot beds mattresses and is a great buy for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a great option. It offers four mattress positions in cot mode and will last until your child is about three years old. It can be folded flat and has locking wheels, making it extremely mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

The cot is extremely lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a great bag for travel. It's also very sturdy and has a sturdy frame that'll stand up to boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, but our testers found the assembly a little difficult. The slats were spaced sufficiently apart to prevent fingers from getting caught between them. It is also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, but the quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

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

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the best bed for design-lovers. Its sleek, modern version of the traditional sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these types can have. It also has plenty of storage space, and comes with an extra drawer that slides under the cot, plus teething rails that can be attached to the side of the. Our mom test subject found it sturdy and robust, with the ability to adjust the height of the base three times, which allows the bed to grow with your child.

The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes in a panelled design that can be suitable for any nursery. It's made to last until they reach six years old. old. It converts into a junior mattress and transforms into a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the only cot beds we've tested with a draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails, while its solid pine construction makes it a good option for parents who want their cot bed to endure the test of time.

Another option with a sleek panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of color options to fit your nursery decor. Our mom testers were impressed by its clever features and the drawer for storage being particularly useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also among the most simple cot beds to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great crib option for those with limited space, since it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It fits the standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from the time of birth until toddlerhood, with an extension kit allowing it to be used until your child turns 10 years old. older.

Convertibility

There are many baby essentials that you should consider as the new parent. But one of the most important is a good quality cot bed. You want something that will last for as long as it can and will change with your child, giving them a safe and secure place to sleep.

Although most cots can be transformed into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit, certain cots 4 tots are designed to go a step further than this. Our top choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Bed, which transforms into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm), as well as a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting selection on our list, since it is designed to last through from birth to childhood.

It's a little more expensive than the other cot-beds we tested however its superior appearance and feel can be found in any nursery. The instructions could have been more clear, but our parent testers were impressed by how easy it was them to build and set up. This is not a major issue however, as it was incredibly simple and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four mattress base heights. This is an improvement over the three standard options. This allows you to adjust the cot as your child grows. They might require a lower or higher base level based on their age and abilities. It includes teething rails which are helpful and a plastic strip at the top to keep it from getting bitten.

The grey finish was the most popular of our dad tester. It's not inexpensive but it's excellent value for money since it will see your child through to toddlerhood and beyond. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing that you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.