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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is crucial whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Consider investing in one of our best cot beds to ensure your little one is snug, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek and the frame is easy to assemble. It can also be converted into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three cot bases that are adjustable and can be turned into an infant's bed. It will last your child for the first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set which includes a chic crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features a removable changing unit that can transform it into a handy baby changing station into a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized, so you can match the style of your nursery.

Some cots can last 10 years or more by using expansion packs. They can be less expensive than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the best cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes - it's sturdy, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it is a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). This is still worth a look, as it looks like it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with a contemporary twist, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child reaches four years old and converts to a toddler bed by using an easy extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is a handy under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to keep your baby safe as they sleep.

This cot was named the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that is included. She also praised its strong construction and premium feeling and said it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" and was a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot beds we've examined, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a rail for teething and drawer. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats too much and potentially cause discomfort for your Baby beds. Apart from that, our tester didn't have any issues with the cot and said it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

As its name suggests the cot bed is a symbol of luxury. It's constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is built to last. It has an ethereal French style. It confirms to the French safety standards and you can rest assured that your little one will be safe and sound. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green color.

Our testers found it easy to put together and believed it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it is expensive - especially as you need to buy a mattress separately - and if you're on a budget there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features for you then this cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings so that your child doesn't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately which could cause the price to go more than other models we reviewed. The premium aesthetics, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the money. Our test subjects loved this cot and thought it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents wanting a stylish, modern-looking frame that will endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other options, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery in one go. Additionally, it's simple to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so that your baby will be able to grow into it. It comes with teething rails and an adjustable drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure to budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress of good quality for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an additional expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of types that will fit.

A lot of parents choose to use cot sets beds as they are affordable and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for babies to about four years old age, but some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You can find some of them in our list if you're searching for a cot mattress that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This stunning solid-wood cot is elegant and beautifully designed. It also comes with a variety of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used until the age of four (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed by using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething rails are included. Our test subject said that the cot bed was simple to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots we tried and is a good option for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can be easily 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 seeking a sleeping solution that lasts as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It's made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot also comes with a few handy features such as a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails, and the option to purchase an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.