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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cots cot bed is a must-have for every baby. Therefore, we've created this guide to help you find the perfect choice for your baby.

A top-quality option that fits beautifully in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable option can grow with your baby, with three mattress positions, and the ability to take the sides off to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots there's a cot to fit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options that offer various levels of longevity and even convert into toddler beds to be used through the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be converted into beds are more expensive, however they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its gorgeous design and easy to assemble makes it a fantastic choice for those who want an upscale cot that can last for a lifetime. Our testers for parents loved the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks beautiful in a contemporary nursery. The cot bed also comes with a handy drawer, which mum tester Katrina found to be superior to less expensive cots with an integrated drawer, as well as a plastic strip that prevents bites along the top ranked cribs of the cot rails to guard your child from getting their teeth stuck in the bars. This cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key for setup.

The cot for the Elementary is a cheaper option that will give your baby cots online a good night's rest. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. Our parents were impressed by the simplicity of the design and easy assembly. The cot is small when folded and can be tucked and easily tucked away into a bag that's the size of a camp chair's carry case. It's light, meaning it may not be ideal 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.

We recommend the SnuzKot as another budget-friendly cot, especially when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It can grow with your child until about four years old, and our dad tester liked the fact that it was able to transform into an unassuming toddler bed and created the feeling of a cocoon by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only be in compliance with UK safety standards, but will also feel solid and secure. Find a sturdy design with sides or safety bars and solid foundations that your child can't easily climb out. Some cot beds will also come with extra features such as teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib that can help you organize your home while your little one is growing.

The Boori cot is constructed of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be sure of the purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up to provide reassurance) and has an option for an extension kit that can take it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It comes with three height settings for the mattress so that you can adjust it as your baby grows. It is compatible with most standard mattress cots and is a great value purchase for the money.

This is a fantastic option when you're in search of an expensive cot. It offers four mattress positions in cot mode and will last until your baby is about three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it portable for moving it from one room to another.

The cot is extremely lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a handy bag for travel. It is also very robust and has a sturdy frame that will be able to withstand the rigors of toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a little challenging. The slats were set apart to avoid fingers getting trapped between them. It is also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed but the quality and durability are worth the cost.

Design

When you are buying a cot bed, it's easy to be engrossed in the specs and safety features, but don't forget the style. It's important that you choose a cot bed that is both practical and attractive.

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic bed is the best cot for those who love design. Its sleek, modern take on the classic sleigh design does not have the bulky feel that these types of cots can provide. It's got plenty of storage space, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot, as well as teething rails on the side. Our mum tested it and found it robust and durable and has a three-position base height that allows the bed to expand with your child.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in a panelled design that will be suitable for any nursery. It's designed to be used until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed and later into a chic sofa bed. It's also among the only cot beds we've tested with a draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it a good option for parents who want their cot beds for sale to endure the test of time.

Another option that has a stylish panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of colour options to coordinate with your nursery decor. The storage drawer was especially useful for clothing and bedding. Our mom testers were awed by the features. It's also among the easiest cot beds to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great choice for those with limited space as it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It takes a standard cot mattress (140cm 70cm x 140cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit that allows it to be used until your child is 10 years of age.

Convertability

When you're a new parent, there are plenty of baby must-haves to consider. But one of the most important is a good quality cot bed. You want something that will last as long as possible and will grow with your child, giving them a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

Although most cots can be made to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit some cot beds are designed 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 the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and cheap Baby cots H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting choice on our list, as it should see your child through the years from birth until childhood.

It's a bit pricey compared to some of the other cot beds (http://login.mediafort.ru) that we evaluated, but it offers an elegant look and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could have been more precise, but our parent test subjects were impressed with how easy it was for them to build and install. This isn't a major issue but it was still very straightforward and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive feature of this cot is the fact that it has four mattress heights for the base, which is an upgrade on the three most common options. This allows you to adjust it as your child grows as they may need an upper or lower base level based on their age and abilities. It also comes with useful teething rails as well as a plastic strip that runs along the top to protect it from being bitten.

This cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes, Cot beds and our dad tester was impressed by the grey finish. It's not expensive however it offers excellent value for money since it will last your child through to toddlerhood and beyond. Plus, it's covered by one-year warranties, so you have peace of mind that it's sturdy and long-lasting. The only thing you'll need to purchase separately is a mattress which isn't included.