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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a must-have for any baby. This guide will assist you in choosing the right cot for your baby.

This top-quality option is perfect it perfectly Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable option can grow with your baby with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are also a range of options with different amounts of longevity, with some converting into toddler beds that can be used throughout the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, but they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner due to its luxurious aesthetic and easy-to-assemble design. It's a great choice for those who want an excellent cot that will stand the years. Our parents loved the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks stunning in a Scandi-style nursery. The cot bed also has a drawer, which mum tester Katrina felt was superior to cheaper cots that have a built-in drawer, and an anti-bite strip of plastic along the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth caught in the bars. The cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key to set up.

The Elementary cot is a less expensive option that will give your baby a comfortable night's sleep. It's part of the Anyday range by John Lewis. Our parents were impressed by the simplicity of the design and simple assembly. The cot is foldable into a compact size and stored as it fits into bags similar to the one used to store a camping chair. It's not the best cot newborn choice for car camping, but should be fine for people living in apartments or who won't be moving their cot around too often.

The SnuzKot is a good cribs budget-friendly cot that we recommend particularly if you decide to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they're approximately four years old and our dad testers loved the fact that it can be converted into a minimal-looking toddler bed and gave the feeling of a cocoon by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is of good quality is not just required to meet the strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and feel secure. Choose a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides, and a solid foundation so that your Baby beds is not able to move out. Some cots have additional features, such as teething rails or drawers under the bed which can aid in keeping your baby organized as your cheap baby cots for sale develops.

Parent tester Becki says her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and still looks amazing." Its traditional design is suitable for all homes and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open to ensure security. There's also an extension kit available which can convert it to a full-sized bed when your child is ready.

This stylish but simple cot is a great option for those on a limited budget. It's easy to assemble and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It has three mattress height settings so you can adjust it as your baby grows. It can be used with standard crib mattresses and is a good purchase for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a good choice. It can be used as a cot and features four mattress positions. It will last your baby until they are about three years old. It can also be folded and has wheels that lock, making it easy to move it from one room to the next.

The cot is extremely lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a great bag to carry it around in. It's also very sturdy, with a strong frame that can handle boisterous toddlers. Our test subjects found it a bit tricky to put together, but the instructions were well-written and clear. They also noted that the slats are spaced sufficiently apart to avoid fingers getting caught in between them. It's also a bit more expensive than some of the other cots that we looked at however, it's worth the cost for its durability and utility.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when you are buying a cot bed. It's important that you choose the cot bed that is both practical and attractive.

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the perfect cot for those who love design. Its modern, sleek take on the classic sleigh design does not have the bulky feel that these types of cots can provide. It has plenty of storage space and storage options, including the drawer that is built into the cot as well as rails for teething on the side. Our mother tested it and found it robust and durable with a three-position base height that allows the bed to grow with your child.

If you prefer, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and comes with an elegant panel design that would suit any nursery. It's designed to last until your child is six years old, converting first into a junior bed, and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the few cot beds we've tested with draw, a hanging rail and teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it an excellent choice for parents who want their cot to last for a long 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 mom testers loved its unique features, with the storage drawer particularly useful for storing bedding and clothes. It is also one of the easiest cot bed to put together. All the pieces are clearly labeled and the instructions are easy to follow. It is also an excellent alternative for those with limited space as it can be rolled up and collapsed. It fits an ordinary cot mattress (140cm 70cm x 140cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that permits it to be used until your child is 10 years older.

Convertibility

If you're a new parent there are a lot of baby must-haves 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 you can and evolve with your child so that they have a safe place to sleep.

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

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot-beds we tried however, its high-end appearance and feel can be found in any nursery. Our parents who tested it were amazed by how easy it was to put together and construct but they did say that the instructions could be more clear. This is not a major issue however, since it was still very simple and took just 30 minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four base heights for mattresses. This is an improvement over the three standard options. This allows you to adjust the cot as your child grows. They may need a higher or lower base level, based on their age and ability. It also comes with teething rails and a plastic strip that runs along the top to shield it from being bitten.

This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired colors, and our dad tester was keen on the grey finish. It's not inexpensive but it's great value for money as it will see your child through to the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with an one-year guarantee and gives you peace of mind that it's durable and durable. The only thing you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.