How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed (click the following webpage) is a essential item for any baby. We've created this guide to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

This top-quality option is perfect to be used in Scandi style nursery. It's a sturdy and durable choice that can grow with your child, offering three mattress height options and the option of removing the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot to fit every nursery and budget. There's also a variety of options that provide various levels of longevity and even convert into toddler beds to be used through the age of preschool and beyond. Naturally, those that convert into beds are generally more expensive but the extra investment could be worth it if you want a cot that will last for years rather than just a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall prize. Its luxurious aesthetics and easy-to assemble design makes it a fantastic choice for parents looking for a high-quality cot that will last a lifetime. The sleek design and warm-toned finish will look fantastic in the Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with an adjustable drawer that mom tester Katrina considered to be more suitable than cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip on the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting caught. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately this bed isn't cheap, cheap cot beds [https://www.diggerslist.com/66f96e1c7e2Bf/about] and it requires an Allen key to make it functional.

A more affordable alternative that will still provide your baby a comfy night's sleep is the cot for sale that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our parent testers liked the simple design and easy assembly. The mini cot beds is compact when folded and can be stored away easily too, fitting into a carry bag that's the size of the carry case for a camp chair. It's not ideal for car camping but it's perfect for those living in apartments or who won't be moving their cot around too often.

The SnuzKot is an additional affordable cot that we suggest, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they are around four years old. Our father tester liked the possibility of converting it into a minimalist-looking toddler bed, and created an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards but also feel sturdy and secure. Look for a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides and a solid base so that your baby cannot easily climb out. Some cots come with extra features such as teething rails, or under-bed storage drawers which can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby grows.

Parent test subject Becki says her Boori cot "has endured through 3 kids and is still beautiful." Its classic design will fit in with any home and it's made from sustainably-sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot into a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for safety. There is also an extension kit available which can convert it to a full-sized bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is a great option for those with a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress options that allow you to alter the height as your child grows. It can be used with standard cot mattresses and is a good purchase for the money.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a great option. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It will last until your child are about three years old. It is also foldable and has wheels that lock, making it portable to move it from one room to another.

This cot is lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a handy bag to carry it around in. It is also very durable, with an extremely sturdy frame that can stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. Our test subjects found it a little difficult to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. They also noted that the slats are spaced sufficiently apart to avoid fingers getting caught in between them. It's also more expensive than other cots 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 is essential to choose the cot bed that is both functional and beautiful.

The classic ickle bubba Bed is the ideal cot bed for design lovers, with its sleek modern version of the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feel that these types of beds can often have. It's got plenty of storage space-saving features, including an under-bed drawer that can be tucked away beneath the cot and teething rails on the side. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base lets it expand with your baby.

Alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and has a smart panelled look that would suit any nursery. It's designed to last until your child reaches six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed, and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the cot beds that we've tested with 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 bed to stand the test of time.

Another option with a sleek panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several colors to match your nursery decor. Our mum testers loved its clever features including the drawer for storage being particularly useful to store bedding and clothes. It is also one of the easiest cot beds to put together. All the pieces are clearly labelled, and the directions are easy to follow. It's also a great choice for those who have a limited space, since it can be folded down and then flat-packed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for babies through toddlerhood. A kit for extension allows it to be used until 10 years old.

Convertability

There are many baby essentials that you must consider when a new parent. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child so that they have a secure place to sleep.

While most cots can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit, some cots are made to go a step further than this. Our preferred choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Bed, which can be converted into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm) and also a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting selection on our list, since it is designed to last through the years from birth until childhood.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot-beds we tried, but its premium appearance and feel can be found in any nursery. The instructions could be more precise, but our parent testers were impressed by how easy it was them to build and install. This is a minor flaw, though, considering it was a breeze and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive aspect of this cot is that it has four mattress base heights, which is an upgrade on the three most common options. This lets you adjust the cot as your child grows. They might require a higher or lower base level based on their age and abilities. It comes with teething rails that can be useful as well as a plastic strip on the top to stop it from becoming a bit.

This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was impressed by the grey finish. It's not expensive, but it does offer great value for money as it will see your child through the age of toddler and beyond. It's also covered by one-year warranty, so you can be sure it will last. The only thing that you'll need to purchase separately is the mattress.