The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby cot online or visiting family sleeping well is vital. Invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a sleek and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of a great design. It also converts into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is packed with design features that follow a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will keep your child happy for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and stop chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is a complete nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also comes with two wardrobes. The dresser/change has a removable changing unit that transforms it from a practical baby changing station to a sleek dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable and you can tailor it to the decor of your nursery.

A good quality cot is one that will last until your child is about four years old. However certain models offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. They can be less expensive than buying a brand new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's well-made, simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it's somewhat more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). This is still worth looking at, however, as it looks like a very sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It blends minimalist design with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents and baby cots online. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old. It can be converted into a toddler bed using an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so your child is safe sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the most effective of the models we tested in terms of design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can begin working right immediately. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, adding that it feels like a "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant accessory to any nursery.

It's a little more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the extra cost for its quality and longevity. The sleigh-style design looks particularly attractive and will make your baby cots online the centre of attention in any room! You can save money by buying additional items like teething rails and drawer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to avoid stretching the slats out and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and deemed it a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This Cot Bed (atavi.com) is a absolute luxurious. It's made of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French look and feel. It confirms to the French safety standards, so you can be certain that your child is safe and sound. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our testers thought it was easy to put together, and that it looked the most luxurious of our selections. However, it's expensive particularly since you have to buy an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If extra features are important for you then this cot bed might be the best option. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings so that your child won't have to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a mattress separately that can cause the price to go more than other models we looked at. Its gorgeous design and ease of assembly as well as capacity to grow with your child are all appealing, making it worth the purchase. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last a long time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble, and comes with three mattress height positions for your baby cots on sale to develop into. It also comes with teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer underneath to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need to buy an additional mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget for it. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. It's not a huge expense. The only drawback is that you may be unable to find an appropriate fit since the cot is an oval shape. However, there are many types of mattresses that will be suitable for it.

A lot of parents choose cot beds due to the fact that they are affordable and give your child a comfy place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children from birth to around four years of age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list, so you can look for them if want your cot bed to last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favourite cot beds, this stunning solid-wood model is well constructed and elegant. It also has a number of nifty extras including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though most will need to be converted into an infant bed using an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable teething rails are included. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to put together, especially since all pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots that we tested which makes it a good option for smaller rooms.

It is not inexpensive at PS599 and includes a mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece and it can be used for more than one child. It looks stunning in natural wood, but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed 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.

This is an excellent choice for parents seeking a sleeping solution that can last for as long as they do. Our test with parents Becki said that her Boori cot could last for three children. It's a beautiful, traditional style that'll suit all homes and is made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some handy extras such as the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to buy the reflux wedge.