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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is essential regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our top cheap cot beds beds to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is easy to assemble. It can also be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted style. It has three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into an infant's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It also has two teething rails which aid in soothing gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available as a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change comes with an easily removable changing unit that can transform it into a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be made to match your nursery's style.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more using expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these because they can be cheaper than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later.

When it comes to the most effective cot beds and best Cot beds cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is, however, slightly more expensive than the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). This is still worth a look it appears to be an extremely durable and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will complement any nursery. It has warm oak details soft curves, and an elegant design. Baby and parents will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to an infant cot bed bed with a simple extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child will be secure while sleeping.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best out of all the cots we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so that you can begin working right immediately. She also praised its strong construction and high-quality feel, saying that it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was a stylish accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen however, the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your Baby Cot the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by buying accessories like a teething rail and an organizer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to avoid stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

As its name suggests this bed is a symbol of luxury. With solid birch oak and plywood slats, it's designed to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It is certified to French safety standards too and you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to put together, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. However, it's expensive - especially as you need to purchase an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This crib bed is a fantastic option for those looking for additional features. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels, so that your child won't have to climb out of bed as they get older.

The only drawback to this crib is that you have to purchase a separate mattress which could push the price up even more than other models we've reviewed. Its stunning design as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to grow with your child are all appealing though, making it worth the purchase. Our test participants 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 option for parents looking for a stylish, modern-looking frame that will last for a long time. It's a bit more expensive than other options we've seen, but it includes an adjustable changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble, and comes with three mattress heights for your baby cots online to grow into. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a separate mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. It's not an expensive expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that can be used.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and offer your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children from birth to around four years of age, however some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find several of them on our list of options if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favorite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood version is beautifully designed and extremely stylish. It also comes with a variety of nifty extras including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The crib 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).

A teddy bear canopy as well as removable rails for teething are included. This cot bed was easy for our test participant to put together. All the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots we tested, so it makes an ideal choice for smaller rooms.

It's not inexpensive at PS599, with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one child. It looks beautiful in natural wood but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great option for parents looking for an adjustable sleep solution that will last for as long as it can - our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it really does seem to last the test of time. It's got a lovely traditional design that's suitable for all homes and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot also includes a number of useful features like a teddy bear-themed canopy and teething rails. There's also the option of buying an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.