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With so many baby must-haves to consider, a top cot bed is among the most important items to purchase. Therefore, we've created this guide to help you find the perfect bed for your little one.

This top-quality option is perfect to be used in Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable option will grow with your child with three mattress positions, and the ability to take the sides off to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When you think of cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are also different options with different lifespans, some of which can be transformed into toddler beds that can be used throughout the preschool years or even beyond. Naturally, those which convert into beds are generally more expensive but the extra cost can be well-repaid if you want a cot that lasts for years rather than just for a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its elegant design and simple design, making it an excellent choice for those who want a top quality crib that can stand the years. Our parents liked the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks beautiful in a contemporary nursery. This cot bed comes with an adjustable drawer that mom tester Katrina thought was more suitable than cheaper cots with a drawer built-in. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting caught. This cot bed isn't cheap, and requires an Allen key to set up.

A more budget-friendly option that still gives your baby a good night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our parent testers liked the simple design and easy assembly. The cot can be folded up and stored easily, as it fits into a bag the size of the one used for a camping chair. It's on the lightweight side which means it might not be ideal for car camping but it's a good choice for living in an apartment or for those who don't intend to move their cot around for too long.

We recommend the SnuzKot for another cot for under $100, particularly when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will expand with your child until they reach four years old. Our father tester liked that it could be transformed into a minimalist toddler bed and create an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot is not just required to meet the strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and secure. Choose a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides and a solid foundation, so that your baby cannot easily get out. Some cots have additional features, such as teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib sets that can help you keep things organised while your baby is growing.

Parent tester Becki says her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and is still beautiful." Its traditional style will fit in with any home and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about the purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for peace of mind) and also has the option of an extension kit to take it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This stylish and simple cot is a good choice if you're on a budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress settings which allows you to adjust the height of your baby as he grows. It fits most standard cot mattress and is a great buy for the price.

This is an excellent choice when you're in search of an extremely high-end cot. It comes with four mattress base positions when in the cot position and will last until your child is around three years old. It also folds flat and comes with locks on the wheels, making it mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

This cot is lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a great bag for traveling. It's also extremely durable with a sturdy frame that will stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. Our testers found it to be a bit tricky to put together, however the instructions were well-written and clear. They noted that the slats were spaced far enough apart to prevent fingers getting caught in between them. It's also more expensive than the other cots that we looked at but it's well worth the price for its durability and functionality.

Design

When you are buying a cot bed, it's easy to get caught up in the specs and safety features, but don't neglect the design. The cot you choose for your baby will be in use for a long time so it's essential to find one that you love and also is functional and practical.

The icklebubba Classic Cot bed is the perfect mini cot beds for design lovers. Its sleek, modern take on the traditional sleigh style does not have the bulky feel that these types of cots can provide. It also offers storage space, and comes with an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be affixed to the side of the. Our mum tester found it to be sturdy and robust with the ability to adjust the height of the base three times, which allows the bed to grow with your child.

Alternately alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and comes with an elegant panel design that is perfect for any nursery. It's made to last until they reach the age of six old. It converts into a junior mattress and it transforms into a stylish sofa bed. It is also one of only a handful of cot beds that we've tested with the option of a drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that comes with panels. It comes in a range of colors to match your nursery decor. The storage drawer was particularly useful for bedding and clothes. Our mum testers were awed by the features. It's also among the most simple cot beds to build, with all pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great choice for those who have a limited space as it can be folded and flat-packed. It uses a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for children from birth through toddlerhood. An extension kit allows it to be used up to 10 years old.

Convertibility

There are a variety of baby necessities that you should consider as you become a new parent. But one of the most important is a quality cot bed - you want something that lasts as long as possible and will grow with your child to provide them a safe and secure place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a toddler bed. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It converts into an infant (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm) as well as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability and will last your child from birth to childhood.

It's expensive in comparison to other cot beds that we tested, but it has an attractive look and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. Our parents were impressed by how simple it was to build and set up however they did mention that the instructions could be more clear. This is a minor fault, however, as it was incredibly simple and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive characteristic of this cot is that it has four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three standard options. This gives you the flexibility to adjust it as your child grows, because they might require a lower or higher base level based on their age and ability. It also comes with teething rails as well as a plastic strip that runs along the top ranked cribs to guard it from biting.

This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not cheap but it offers an excellent value, since it will last your child through the age of toddler and beyond. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty so you can be sure it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase separately is a mattress, which isn't included.