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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby or visiting relatives getting a good night's rest is vital. Choose the best cot bed to ensure your child is secure, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a sleek and easy to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that reflect an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It has three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed so will see your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley comes as an entire nursery cots set that includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that turns it into a convenient baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match it to your nursery style.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more using expansion packs. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the best crib newborn cot beds, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to purchase separately. It's definitely worth checking out, though, because we believe it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and can be easily converted to a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your baby safe while they sleep.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best out of all the cots we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so that you can start working right immediately. She also praised its sturdy construction and luxurious feel and said it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also an attractive design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen however, the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a teething rail and a drawer. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and possibly cause discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a true luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood It's built to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It is certified to French safety standards too, so you can be sure your child is safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to assemble, and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it is expensive and you'll need to purchase the mattress separately, and when you're on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If additional features are important for you then this cot bed is the perfect option. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't have to climb out as they grow older.

The only drawback to this cot is that you need to buy a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models in our review. The premium aesthetics as well as the ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the investment. Our test subjects thought that this cot would be a lovely addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents who want a sleek frame that lasts a long time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've seen but it includes a matching changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one step. It's also easy to assemble, and includes three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It also has teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides underneath, so you don't have to sacrifice floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress of good quality for less than PS100 and that's not an excessive expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that can be used.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children as they are reasonably priced and provide a comfy sleeping area. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is about four years old, although some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You'll find a few of these in our list if you're searching for a cot that will last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It also has a number 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 most recommended cribs will need to be converted to an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. Our test subject said that the cot bed was simple to put together, particularly since all pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots offers we tried and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece and you could well utilize it for multiple children. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It transforms into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open to ensure safety) and then into a daybed/sofa when your baby is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great option for parents who want an adjustable sleep solution that will last as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has been used by three children, so it really does seem to endure the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit the majority of homes, and is constructed from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.