The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is essential whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Choose the best cot bed to ensure that your child is safe, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

This cot bed is a great design. It is slim and sleek, and the frame is simple to assemble. It can also be converted into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is loaded with features that adhere to an elegantly handcrafted style. It has three adjustable cot base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed, so will see your child through the first four years. It also has two teething rails which can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is an entire nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed as well as an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also includes two wardrobes. The dresser/change comes with a removable changing unit that can transform it from a practical baby changing station to a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable so you can match it to your nursery style.

A good quality cot should be able to last until your child reaches four years old, but certain models offer the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they can be cheaper than buying a new cot and mattress later on.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's easy to assemble and is well-made. It looks fantastic in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll need to buy separately. It's still worth a look it appears to be it's a sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by both parents and baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The dresser that comes with it has an under-bed drawer that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails so that your child can be safe while sleeping.

This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and also the Allen key that comes with it. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and premium feel, adding that it is it's a "real investment piece" and is a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cribs beds we've seen however the quality and durability are worth the extra cost. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's the center of attention! The extras, like an adorable drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

As the name suggests, this cot bed is the epitome of luxurious. With solid wood slats and birch oak made to last, it's designed to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It complies with French safety standards, so you can be certain that your little one will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.

Our test participants found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most elegant design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. However, it's costly and you'll need to buy the mattress separately, and if you're on a budget there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

If extra features are important for you, then this cot for sale bed might be the best option. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out of bed as they get older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a mattress separately, which can increase the cost even higher than other models we looked at. Its premium aesthetic and ease of assembly as well as capacity to adapt to your baby's needs are all appealing which makes it a worthy cost. Our test participants thought this cot would make a lovely addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish frame that will last for a long time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one step. It's also easy to set up and has three mattress height positions so that your baby can develop into it. It also comes with teething rails and an attractive drawer that slides underneath, so you don't have to sacrifice floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need an additional mattress for this crib bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. You can find a decent mattress of good quality for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an expense. It can be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot but there are many different kinds that can be used.

Many parents opt for cot beds because they are a great value and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for babies to about four years old age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You'll find some of them in our list if you're searching for a cot that will last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also comes with a range of nifty extras including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable base heights. The cot can be used up to the age of four years old (though most will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple for our tester to assemble. All the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots we tested which makes it an ideal choice for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599 and includes a mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece, and it can be used for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides up to ensure safety) and can be converted into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to leave the bars behind.

This is a great choice for parents looking for a sleep solution that can last for as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki said 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 an teddy-bear canopy, teething rails and the option of purchasing the reflux wedge.