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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a essential item for any Baby beds. We've created this guide to 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 choice that can grow with your child, with three mattress height positions as well as the option of removing the sides for a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options with different lifespans and some of them can be transformed into toddler beds to be used throughout the preschool years or beyond. The ones that can be turned into beds are more expensive, however they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its elegant design and simple design making it a great choice for parents looking for an excellent cot that will stand the years. The sleek design and warm finish will look great in a Scandi nursery. This cot bed has a drawer, which mum tester Katrina felt was superior to less expensive cots to tots with an integrated drawer, as well as a plastic strip that prevents bites across the top rated cots of the cot rails to protect your child from getting their teeth caught in the bars. This cot bed is not cheap, and requires an Allen key for setting up.

The cot for the Elementary is a cheaper option that can give your baby a good night's sleep. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were praised by our parents who tested it. The cot is foldable down and stored easily as it fits into bags that are similar to the one used for a camping chair. It's light and therefore may not be suitable for camping in the car however it's suitable to live in apartments or for best cot bed those who don't intend to move their cot too much.

The SnuzKot is a good budget-friendly cot that we recommend particularly if you decide to opt for the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they are around four years old. Our dad tester liked that it could be transformed into a minimalist toddler bed, and created a cocoon like feeling with its canopy made of fabric.

Safety

A good cot will not only be in compliance with UK safety standards, but also feel sturdy and secure. Look for a robust design that has sides or safety bars and a solid base that your child can't easily get out. Some infant cot bed beds come with extra features such as teething rails and drawers under the bed, which can help you organize your home as your baby is growing.

The Boori cot is constructed of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can feel confident about the purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides open to give you peace of mind) and comes with an option to add an extension kit that can take it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This simple, stylish cot is a good choice if you're on a budget. It's simple to put together and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress height settings so you can alter the height as your baby grows. It is compatible with most standard cot mattresses and is a great value buy for the money.

This is a great choice If you're looking for an extremely high-end cot. It has an impressive four mattress base positions when in cot mode, and will last until your child is around three years old. It also can be folded flat and has lockable wheels, making it convenient to move it from room to room.

This cot comes with convenient travel bag and is among the smallest cots we've tested, weighing just 6kg. It's also extremely sturdy, with a strong frame that can handle the raging toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a little challenging. They also noted that the slats are spaced sufficiently apart to avoid fingers from getting caught between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed but the durability and functionality are worth the cost.

Design

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

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic bed is the perfect cot for those who love design. Its sleek, modern take on the classic sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these types can have. It's packed with storage space-saving features and storage options, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot and teething rails on the sides. It was strong and sturdy. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow with your child.

If you prefer you can choose the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and has an elegant panel design that would suit any nursery. It's made 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 one of only a few cot beds that we have tested with the option of a drawer as well as a teething rail and a hanging rail.

Another option with a sleek panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, that is available in a variety of color options to fit the decor of your nursery. Our mom testers loved its clever features including the drawer for storage being particularly useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also the easiest cot bed to put together. The components are clearly labeled and the instructions are simple to follow. It's also a great choice for those who have a limited space, since it can be collapsed and flat-packed. It can be used with an ordinary cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit allowing it to be used up until your child is 10 years older.

Convertibility

If you're a newly-wed, there are plenty of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last for as long as possible and evolve with your child so that they have a secure bed to sleep in.

While the majority of cots can be transformed into toddler beds by the purchase of a conversion kit, certain cots are designed to go further than this. Our top pick is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed, which converts into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm), as well as a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our most durable choice that will last from birth until the time of their childhood.

It's expensive in comparison to other cot beds we evaluated, but it offers an elegant look and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. The instructions could have been more precise, but our parent testers were awed by the ease with which it was for them to build and set up. This isn't a big issue however, since it was still very simple and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive characteristic of this cot is that it comes with four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three standard options. This gives you the flexibility to adjust it as your child gets older, because they might require an upper or lower base level depending on their age and abilities. It also comes with teething rails as well as a plastic strip along the top to protect it from biting.

This cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was particularly impressed by the grey finish. It's not cheap, but it offers great value as it will last your child through toddlerhood and beyond. It's also covered by an assurance of one year so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing you'll have to buy separately is a mattress which isn't included.