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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot beds cot bed is a essential item for any baby. We've created this guide to help find the best choice for your baby.

A high-quality bed that is perfect for Scandi-style nurseries. It's a durable and sturdy choice that can grow with your child. It has three mattress height positions as well as the option of removing the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options that provide various levels of longevity and some convert into toddler beds for use throughout the age of preschool and beyond. Naturally, those which convert into cribs beds tend to be more expensive, but the investment could be worth it if you want a cot that lasts for many years, not just the duration of a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning aesthetics and easy-to assemble design make it a great option for parents looking for an excellent cot that will last a lifetime. The sleek design and warm color is perfect for a Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina considered to be more suitable than less expensive cots that have a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip that runs along the top rails of the cot for sale, to prevent your child's teeth from getting caught. However, at PS599 with a mattress sold separately this bed isn't cheap, and it does require an Allen key to start it up.

A less expensive alternative that will still provide your baby a comfortable 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 down and stored easily because it fits in bags that are similar to the one used to store the camping chair. It's on the lightweight side, meaning it may not be suitable for camping in the car but it's a good choice for apartment living or for those who don't want to move their cot around for too long.

The SnuzKot is an additional affordable cot that we suggest particularly if you decide to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they're around four years old, and our dad testers loved the fact it converted to a minimalist toddler bed and gave a cocoon-like feeling with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is well-designed will not only be in compliance with 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 cots include extra features like teething rails and under-bed drawers that can help you organize your life as your baby is growing.

Parent test subject Becki says that her Boori cot "has been through three children and is still stunning." Its classic design will suit most homes and it's made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, which means you can feel confident about your purchase. It converts from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for reassurance) and comes with an option for an extension kit that takes it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is an excellent choice for those on a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress options that allow you to alter the height of your baby as he grows. It will fit most standard crib mattresses and is a great value purchase for the money.

This is a fantastic option if you are looking for a high-end cot. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It can keep your baby safe until they are around three years old. It also folds flat and has locking wheels, making it very mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

This cot comes with a convenient travel bag and is among the lightest cots we test at 6kg. It's also extremely durable, with a strong frame that can handle noisy toddlers. The instructions were well-written and clear, however our testers found the assembly a little difficult. The slats were set apart to keep fingers from getting trapped between them. It's also a bit more expensive than the other cots that we looked at, but it is worth the price for its durability and utility.

Design

When you are buying a cot bed, it's easy to get caught up in the spec and safety features, but don't overlook the style. The crib of your baby will be used for a long time, so it's essential to find one that you enjoy and also is functional and practical.

The icklebubba Classic Cot bed is the ideal cot for design lovers. Its modern, sleek take on the traditional sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these types of cots can provide. It also offers storage space, and comes with a pull-out drawer that fits under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be connected to the side. Our mum tester found it sturdy and robust with a three-position base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

Alternately alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a stylish panel design that would suit any nursery cots. It's designed to last your child until they are six years old. It converts into a junior mattress and it transforms into a stylish sofa bed. It's also among the only a handful of cots that we've tested with an apex drawer as well as a teething rail and a hanging rail.

Another option with a sleek panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, that is available in a variety of colors to match your nursery decor. Our mom testers loved its clever features, with the storage drawer being especially useful for storing bedding and clothes. It is also one of the easiest cot beds to put together. The pieces are clearly labelled, and the instructions are easy to follow. It's also a great option for those with a small space, as it can be folded and then flat-packed. It can be used with a standard cot mattress (140cm 70cm x 140cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that permits it to be used up until your child is 10 years old.

Convertability

If you're a new parent there are a lot of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important items to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and grow with your child, so they can have a safe bed to sleep in.

While most cots can be transformed to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit some cots are made to go a step further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into an infant (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) as well as it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick that will last your child from birth through the age of.

It's expensive in comparison to other cot beds that we test, but it comes with an attractive design and feel that will fit in with any nursery. Our parent testers were really impressed by how simple it was to set up and build but they did say 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 great characteristic of this cot is that it comes with four mattress heights for the base that are an improvement on the three most common options. This allows you to alter the height of the cot as your child grows. They might require an upper or lower base level depending on their age and ability. It also comes with useful teething rails and a strip on the top to guard it from being bitten.

This cot is available in several different Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was keen on the grey finish. It's not cheap, but it offers the best value for money because it will last your child until they reach the age of toddler and beyond. It's also covered by an assurance of one year so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.