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How to Choose the best cot bed (Click In this article)

The best cots for newborns cot bed is a must-have for any baby. This guide will help you choose the right bed for your baby.

This premium option fits perfectly to be used in Scandi style nursery. It's a durable and sturdy option that grows with your child. It has three mattress height positions as well as the ability to remove the sides for a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There are also a range of options that provide different amounts of longevity and even convert into toddler beds for use into the age of preschool and beyond. The ones that can be transformed into beds are more expensive, but they last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its gorgeous design and easy to assemble makes it a fantastic choice for those looking for an excellent cot that will last for a lifetime. The sleek design and warm finish will look fantastic in an Scandi nursery. The cot bed also has a drawer, which mum tester Katrina found to be an improvement over cheaper cots that have an integrated drawer, as well as an anti-bite plastic strip across the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth stuck between the bars. However, at PS599 with a mattress sold separately this crib isn't cheap. It requires an Allen key to make it functional.

A less expensive option that will still give your baby a comfortable night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our testers with parents loved the simple design and easy assembly. The cot is small when folded and can be put away easily, fitting into a bag that's as big as the carry case for a camp chair. It's a bit lighter than the average cot which means it might not be ideal for car camping but it should be fine to live in apartments or for those who don't plan to move their cot around for too long.

The SnuzKot is a good budget-friendly cot that we recommend particularly if you decide to purchase the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will grow with your baby until they reach around four years old. Our dad tester liked that it could be converted into a minimalist toddler bed, and also create an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is well-designed will not only meet UK safety standards, but also feel sturdy and secure. Look for a robust design with sides or safety bars and an erect base to ensure that your child is unable to easily climb out. Some cot beds have additional features like teething rails and drawers under the bed that can help you organize your life while your baby is growing.

Parent test participant Becki says that her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and is still beautiful." Its traditional design will suit most homes and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about the purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open to ensure security. There is also an extension kit that will take it up to a full-sized bed when your child's ready.

This simple but stylish cot is a great choice for those with a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It has three mattress settings that allow you to alter the height as your baby grows. It will fit most standard mattress cots and is a good buy for the money.

This is an excellent choice if you are looking for an expensive cot. It can be used as a cot and features four mattress positions. It will keep your baby safe until they are about three years old. It can also be folded and has wheels that lock, making it portable for moving it from one room to the next.

The cot is extremely light at just 6kg, and comes with a great bag to carry it around in. It is also very robust and has an extremely sturdy frame that can stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well-written and clear, however our testers found the assembly a little challenging. They also noted that the slats were spaced sufficiently apart to avoid fingers getting caught in between them. It is also more expensive than other cots we have reviewed, but the quality and durability are worth the cost.

Design

It's easy to overlook the style when buying a cot-bed. It's crucial to select a cot that is both practical and attractive.

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic bed is the ideal bed for design-lovers. Its sleek, modern take on the classic sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these types can have. It also doesn't skimp on space-saving storage and has an extra drawer that slides under the cot, and teething rails that can be attached to the side. Our mom tested it and found it to be sturdy and robust and has three positions of base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes in a panelled design that can suit any nursery. It's made to last until your child reaches six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of only a handful of best cots uk that we tested with a drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that has an elegant panel design. It is available in a variety of colours to complement your nursery's decor. Our mom testers loved its clever features, with the storage drawer particularly useful for storing bedding and clothes. It's also one of the easiest cot beds for parents to build, with all pieces being clearly labelled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space, since it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for children from birth to toddlerhood. An extension kit permits it to be used until 10 years of age.

Convertibility

When you're a new parent there are a myriad of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important is a good quality cot bed - you need something that will last as long as possible and will grow with your child to give them a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

Although most cots can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of a conversion kit, some cot beds are designed to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It converts into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) as well as it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last your child from birth through childhood.

It's expensive compared to some of the other cot beds we've evaluated, but it offers an attractive design and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. The instructions could have been more simple, but our parents test subjects were impressed with how easy it was to construct and install. This is a minor fault however, as it was still a breeze and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

Another great feature of this cot is that it has four mattress heights for the base that are an improvement on the three most common options. This gives you the ability to adjust it as your child gets older, as they may need a higher or lower base level depending on their age and ability. It comes with teething rails that can be useful and a plastic strip at the top to stop it from becoming a bit.

The grey finish was the favorite of our dad tester. It's not expensive but it's an excellent value for money, as it will see your child through toddlerhood and beyond. It also comes with a one-year warranty, so you have peace of mind that it's durable and durable. The only thing you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.