The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is important whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in our best cot bed - see this - to ensure your child is secure, snug and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame this cot bed bears all the marks of a great design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is loaded with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley comes as the form of a complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also comes with double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an easily removable changing top that turns it from a handy baby changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized, so you can match the style of your nursery.

A good cot is one that will last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth keeping an eye out for these since they may be less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later.

When it comes to the best crib cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. However, it's a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). It's worth a look, as it looks like a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will complement any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Babies and parents will love it. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old, and can be converted to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins, as well as teething rails to keep your little one safe as they sleep.

Our tester found this cot to be the most effective of the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so you can begin working right immediately. She also praised its sturdy construction and premium feeling, saying that it felt like an "real piece of investment" and was an elegant design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cribs we examined, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra money for its quality and longevity. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as a handy drawer and rails for teething, will also help you avoid the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. However, we recommend buying an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid overstretching the slats and potentially creating discomfort for your cheap baby cots for sale. Our tester had no other issues with the cot, and deemed it a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. It's made of solid plywood slats, birch and is built to last. It has a French feel. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest at ease knowing that your child is in good hands. It is available in two stunning colors: grey-green and off-white.

Our testers thought it was easy to assemble, and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious, there are cheaper options available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features for you, then this cot bed could be the ideal choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three different levels, so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they get older.

The only downside of this cot is that you will need to purchase a separate mattress which could increase the cost more than other models we've reviewed. The beautiful design, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot worth the money. Our testers thought this cot would be the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a good choice for parents who want a chic modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can outfit your nursery in one go. It's also simple to put together and has three mattress height positions for your Baby Cot Bed to grow into. It also comes with teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides underneath to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need to buy a mattress separately for this crib bed, so make sure you budget for it. A high-quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This isn't an expensive expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are reasonably priced and offer a comfortable sleeping area. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is four years old, but some convert into toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. There are a few of these in our list if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favourite cot beds, this stunning, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and extremely stylish. It has many other features, such as a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The crib is suitable for children from 4 years old to age (though some will require conversion to a toddler bed using a conversion kit sold separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy to put together for our tester. All of the pieces were clearly marked and packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots that we tested, so it makes a good option for smaller rooms.

It is not expensive at PS599 and includes a mattress included. It's an investment piece and it can be used for more than one baby. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a versatile sleep solution that can last as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, so it really does seem to stand the test of time. It's got a lovely, traditional style that'll suit most homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful extras like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option of purchasing an reflux wedge.