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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many baby must-haves to think about, choosing the ideal cot bed is one of the most important buys. We've created this guide to help find the best choice for your baby.

A premium option that is perfect for Scandi-style nursery rooms. This sturdy and durable choice can expand with your baby with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot that fits every nursery and budget. There are also a range of options that provide different levels of durability and even convert into toddler beds for use throughout the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, however they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its gorgeous aesthetics and easy-to assemble design make it a great option for those looking for an upscale cot that can last for a long time. The minimalist design and warm-toned finish is perfect for an Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina considered to be a better choice than some cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip on the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at over PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately, this crib isn't cheap. It does require an Allen key to get it up and running.

The cot for the Elementary is a more affordable option that will give your baby a good night's rest. It's part of the Anyday collection by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were highly praised by our parents who tested it. The cot is small when folded and can be put away away easily too, fitting into a carry bag that's as big as the carry case for a camp chair. It's not the best choice for camping in the car, but should be fine for people living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot a lot.

The SnuzKot is a good budget-friendly cot we recommend particularly if you decide to purchase the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It can grow with your child until around four years old, and our dad tester loved the fact that it can be converted into a minimal-looking toddler bed and gave a cocoon-like feeling with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards, but also feel sturdy and secure. Find a sturdy style with bars of safety or sides and a solid foundation, so that your baby is not able to move out. Some cot beds will also come with extra features like teething rails and drawers under the bed which can help organize your life as your baby is growing.

The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood tots and cots New Zealand Radiata, so you can be sure of the purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for cot beds security) and comes with an option for an extension kit that takes it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It has three height settings for the mattress so that you can adjust it as your baby cots online grows. It will fit most standard crib mattresses and is a good purchase for the price.

If you're looking for a top cot, this is a great choice. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It'll last your baby until they are around three years old. It also can be folded flat and has locking wheels, making it extremely mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

The cot is extremely light at only 6kg and comes with a convenient bag for travel. It's also extremely robust, with a sturdy frame that will be able to withstand the rigors of toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, but our testers found the assembly a little challenging. The slats were placed far enough apart to keep fingers from getting trapped between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, however the quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when purchasing a cot-bed. The cot you choose for your baby cots online will be in use for a long time, therefore it's crucial to choose one that you enjoy and is also functional and practical.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the ideal cot bed for design lovers with its sleek contemporary design that is a modern take on the traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these beds often feature. It also offers storage space and features an extra drawer that slides under the cot, plus teething rails that can be affixed to the side. It was sturdy and durable. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow with your child.

If you prefer you can choose the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and has a smart panelled look that will look great in any nursery. It's designed to last until your child is six years old, converting first into a junior bed and then into a stylish sofa bed. It's also one of the only cot beds we tested to have a draw as well as a hanging rail and teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it an excellent choice for parents who want their cot to stand the test of time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option with a panelled design. It is available in a variety of colors to complement your nursery's decor. Our mum testers loved its unique features including the drawer for storage being particularly useful for storing bedding and clothes. It's also among the easiest cot beds to build, with all pieces clearly labeled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space as it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for babies to toddlerhood. A kit for extension allows it to be used up to 10 years of age.

Convertibility

If you're a newly-wed, there are plenty of baby essentials to think about. One of the most important things to think about is a top-quality crib bed. You want it to last as long as you can and grow with your child so that they have a safe place to sleep.

While the majority of cots can be made to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit, some cot beds are designed to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It can be converted into an infant (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm), a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting selection on our list, since it will last your child through childhood to.

It's expensive compared to some of the other cot beds we've evaluated, but it offers an attractive design and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could be more simple, but our parents testers were awed by how easy it was them to build and Cot Beds install. This isn't a big issue however, as it was incredibly simple and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

The cot comes with four different mattress base heights. This is an upgrade from the three most common options. This gives you the flexibility to adjust it as your child gets older, as they may need a lower or higher base level based on their age and ability. It also comes with teething rails and cot beds For sale a strip along the top to guard it from being bitten.

This cot comes in several different Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was impressed by the grey finish. It's not expensive, but it does offer great value for money as it will last your child through the age of toddler and beyond. Plus, it's covered by one-year warranties, so you have peace of mind that it's sturdy and durable. The only thing you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.