The best Cot bed Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is crucial regardless of whether you're camping, or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your child is secure and safe (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This cot bed is a great design. It has a slim aesthetic, and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley is our top pick is loaded with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable base heights and converts into a toddler bed, which will help your child through the first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley comes in an entire nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also includes double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that transforms it from a useful baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all of your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable so you can match it to your nursery style.

A good quality cot is one that will last until your child reaches four years old. However, some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than buying a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the most effective infant cot bed beds, 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 some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's still worth looking at, however it appears to be a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will fit in with any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves and an elegant design. Baby and parents will love it. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four, and can be easily converted to a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child can be safe while sleeping.

This cot was rated the best cots for newborns by our tester for its design, ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with it. It also received praise for its sturdy construction and luxurious feel and said it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we've looked at however the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of attention! You can save money by buying accessories like teething rails and an organizer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Our test subject had no problems with the cot and deemed it a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is true luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood, it's designed to last and has a genuine French look. It also complies with French safety standards and you can be assured that your child is in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colors: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. However, it's costly and you'll need to buy a mattress separately - and when you're on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This cot bed is a great option if you're looking for additional features. It has a convenient under-bed storage space and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base through three different settings so that your child won't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately which could cause the price to go more than other models we looked at. The stunning design and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot worth the cost. Our testers thought this cot would make the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options however, it comes with a matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery all at once. Additionally, it's simple to assemble and has 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can develop into it. It comes with teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll need to buy a separate mattress if you intend to use this cot bed. Therefore, plan your budget accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional cost. It can be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different kinds that are suitable for.

A lot of parents choose to use cot beds because they are great value and provide your child with an enjoyable place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the moment your child is born until he is around four years old, but some can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list so you can search for them if would like your cot to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood version is beautifully designed and very elegant. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot is suitable for kids up to four years of age (though some may need to be converted to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy and teething bars that can be removed. The cot bed was simple for our test participant to put together. All of the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller than other cots we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cot beds at PS599, with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one child. It's beautiful in natural wood, but you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into a toddler's bed easily (leaving three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to leave the bars behind.

This is a great option for parents seeking a sleeping solution that will last for as long as their children do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot was able to last through three children. It has a lovely, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.