The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

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

This cot bed sales bed is an excellent design. It has a slim aesthetic and the frame is easy to put together. It can also be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, so will see your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and stop chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available as a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has an adjustable changing top that can transform it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized to fit your nursery's style.

Some cots to tots can be extended to 10 years or more using expansion packs. They can be less expensive than buying a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll need to buy separately. This is still worth a look, as it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will go well with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking look that's sure to be loved by parents as well as the baby. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed by using an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins, as well as teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.

This cot was rated the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, noting that it feels like an "real investment piece" as well as being an attractive design for any nursery.

It's a little more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra price for its quality and longevity. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your child the center of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as a useful drawer and teething rails will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. However, we recommend purchasing an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly creating discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no issues with the cot, and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is true luxurious. It is constructed of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has the French look and feel. It confirms to the French safety standards too and you can rest assured that your child will be safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to put together, and also that it looked most luxurious of our selections. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This crib bed is a fantastic choice if you are seeking additional features. It has a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also alter the height of base to three different levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out as they grow older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can increase the cost even higher than other models we've reviewed. Its premium aesthetic and ease of assembly as well as capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing, making it worth the cost. Our test participants thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for a sleek frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than other frames but it comes with matching changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery all at once. Additionally, it's simple to put together and comes with 3 mattress height positions so that your baby cots on sale will be able to grow into it. It comes with teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need to buy a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure to budget accordingly. You can find a decent mattress for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional cost. The only drawback is that you may have a difficult time finding an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape, however there are many kinds of mattresses that fit perfectly.

Many parents choose cot beds for their children as they are affordable and offer a comfortable sleeping space. They're generally suitable from the moment your child is born until he is around four years old. However, some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list and suggest you look for them if would like your cot to last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also comes with a range of handy extras like an under-bed drawer that is handy and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted into an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. Our tester said this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the mattress included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could make use of it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's a great choice for parents looking for an option for a flexible sleep solution that will last as long as is possible. our test with parents Becki says that her Boori cot has survived three children, so it does endure the test of time. The cot has a traditional style that is suitable for most homes. It's made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful extras like a teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to purchase a reflux wedge.