The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is crucial whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Make sure you have the best cot bed to ensure that your child is safe, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a slim design and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of an excellent design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner, is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It comes with three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into a toddler's bed. It will last your child for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on cot sides.

The Coxley comes in a complete nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed as well as an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with a removable changing unit that transforms from a convenient cheap baby cots for sale changing station into an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable, so you can match it to the decor of your nursery.

A good cot should be able to last until your child reaches four years old, but some offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's simple to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It's more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you will need to buy separately. It's still worth checking this out, though, because we think it's well worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will complement any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves, and an elegant design. Parents and babies will be delighted. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four and is easily converted to an adult bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes an under-bed drawer which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child will be secure while sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the most effective out of all the cheap cots we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight immediately. She also praised the solid design and premium feel, stating that it feels like an "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot-cribs beds we've looked at, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room in which your baby is the center of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the accessories like a rail for teething and an organizer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress rather than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and potentially cause discomfort for your baby. Aside from this, our tester didn't have any issues with this cot and stated it was a fantastic buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has a classic French look. It complies with French safety standards and you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to assemble, and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. It's expensive, particularly because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they grow older.

The only drawback to this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately which can make the cost rise even more than other models in our review. Its premium aesthetic and ease of assembly as well as the ability to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing which makes it a worthy purchase. Our testers loved the cot and thought it would make a stunning accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents who want a sleek frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than other frames but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble and has three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It also comes with teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips under to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.

You'll need to buy an additional mattress if you want to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. A quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous expense. The only issue is that you might be unable to find an appropriate fit since the cot has an oval shape, but there are many kinds of mattresses that can work for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds as they are great value and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to around four years of age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot that will last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and well-designed. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot bed sales is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some may require conversion to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also small in size compared to some of the other cots we tested and is a good option for smaller spaces.

It's not expensive at PS599 with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one child. It looks beautiful in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open for safety) and can be converted into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great option for parents who want a versatile sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has survived three children, so it does seem to last the test of time. It has a lovely traditional design that's suitable for most homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some handy extras such as the teddy bear canopy teething rails, and the option of purchasing an reflux wedge.