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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is crucial whether you're camping or visiting your family. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds (www.seandonnellyfolkmusic.Com), to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a slim design and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of a great design. It is also able to be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It comes with three adjustable base heights and converts into a toddler bed so it will last your child through the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an easily removable changing unit that transforms from a practical baby changing station into an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.

A cot of good quality should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However, some come with the option of purchasing expansion packs which extend their use up to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these as they are less expensive than buying a brand new cot and mattress later on.

The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's simple to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it's somewhat more expensive than the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's still worth checking this out, though, as we think it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and stylish choice that'll be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's got warm oak details, soft curves and an elegant design. Babies and parents will love it. The cot bed was designed to last until your child is four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it is a handy under-bed drawer, which is perfect for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe while they sleep.

This cot was named the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised its sturdy construction and high-quality feel as it felt like a "real piece of investment" and also a stylish addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh-style design is striking and will make your baby the centre of attention in any room! The nifty extras, including an adorable drawer and rails for teething, can also cut down on the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces in case you're on a tight budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and creating discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot bed sales and thought it was an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a true luxury. With solid birch oak and plywood slats made to last, it's designed to last and has an authentic French feel to it. It also complies with French safety standards and you can be at ease knowing that your child is in safe hands. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our testers found it easy to put together, and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. It's expensive, particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for additional features. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three different levels, so that your child won't have to climb out of bed as they grow older.

The only downside of this crib is that you have to purchase a separate mattress which could increase the cost more than other models in our review. The beautiful design as well as the ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot well worth the cost. Our test subjects loved this cot and thought it would make a wonderful accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents who want a chic, modern-looking frame that will stand the test of time. It's more expensive than other frames however, it comes with a matching wardrobe and changing table to outfit your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby to grow into. It also comes with teething rails as well as an elegantly slidable drawer underneath to ensure that you don't need to sacrifice floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if you want to use this cot bed. Therefore, you should make sure you budget your money accordingly. A good mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This is not a huge cost. The only drawback is that you might be unable to find a good cribs fit because the cot has an oval shape, however there are plenty of different kinds of mattresses that work for it.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are a great value and give your child a comfy place to sleep. They're generally appropriate from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old, but some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list so you can search out for them if you wish to make your cot bed last even longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It comes with a variety of other features, including an under-bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot sales is suitable for children from 4 years old to age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed using an adapter kit that is sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. This cot bed was easy for our test participant to put together. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller than other cots to tots we tested which makes it the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's an investment piece that you could well utilize it for multiple children. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great option for parents seeking a sleeping solution that can last for as long as their children do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot lasted through 3 children. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful extras like an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option to buy a reflux wedge.