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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a must-have for every baby. We've put together this guide to help you find the perfect bed for your baby.

A premium option that will look great in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable option will grow with your child with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's a cot to fit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options with different amounts of longevity and even convert into toddler beds to be used into the preschool years and beyond. Of course, the ones which convert into beds are generally more expensive, but the cost can be well-repaid in the event that you need an item that lasts for years rather than just for a few months.

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 a top quality crib that can stand the years. The sleek design and warm color will look great in an Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was a better choice than some cheaper cots with an integrated drawer. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot, to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately, this crib isn't cheap. It requires an Allen key to make it functional.

The Elementary cot is a more affordable option that will give your baby a good night's rest. It's part of the Anyday collection by John Lewis. Our parent testers were impressed by the simplicity of the design and easy assembly. The cot can be folded down and stored easily since it can fit into bags similar to the one used to store the camping chair. It's not the best choice for car camping however it's suitable for those living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot too much.

The SnuzKot is an additional budget-friendly cot we recommend, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until they reach four years old. Our dad tester loved that it could be converted into a minimalist-looking toddler bed, and also create an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy is not just required to meet the strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and secure. Find a sturdy design with safety bars or sides and a solid base that your child can't easily get out. Some cot beds will also have additional features such as teething rails and drawers under the bed, which can help you organize your life while your little one is growing.

Parent tester Becki says her Boori small cot beds "has been through three children and still looks amazing." Its classic design will fit in with any home and it's made from sustainably-sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, which means you can feel confident about your purchase. It converts from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for peace of mind) and also has the option of an extension kit that can take it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This stylish but simple cot is a great choice for those on a limited budget. It's easy to assemble and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress height settings, so you can alter the height as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is a great buy for the price.

This is an excellent choice If you're looking for an expensive cot. It offers four mattress positions in the cot position and will last until your baby is three years old. It folds flat and comes with locking wheels, making it very portable if you need to move it from room to room.

This cot is very light at just 6kg, and comes with a great bag for travel. It's also very sturdy, with a strong frame that can handle the raging toddlers. Our test subjects found it a little challenging to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. The slats were placed far enough apart to prevent fingers from getting trapped between them. It's also a bit more expensive than the other cots we looked at, but it is worth the cost for its longevity and practicality.

Design

When purchasing a cot bed it's easy to be engrossed in the specifications and safety features, but don't overlook the design. The cot you choose for your baby will be used for a long time, so it's important to find one that you enjoy and also is functional and practical.

The icklebubba Classic Cot bed is the best cot for those who love design. Its sleek, modern take on the classic sleigh style isn't as bulky that these cots are known for. It also offers storage space and features an extra drawer that slides under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be attached to the side of the. Our mother tester found it sturdy and robust with the ability to adjust the height of the base three times, which allows the bed to grow with your child.

The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in a panelled design that can suit any nursery. It's made to last until they reach six years old. older. It converts into a junior mattress, and it transforms into a stylish sofa bed. It's also among the only cot beds we tested to have an opening with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it an excellent option for parents who want their cot to last for a long time.

Another option that has a stylish panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, that is available in a variety of colors to match the decor of your nursery. The storage drawer is useful for clothing and bedding. Our mom testers were impressed by the features. It's also one of the easiest cot beds to build, with all pieces clearly labeled and with easy-to-follow instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space as it can be flat-packed and rolled down. It is made of a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for babies to toddlerhood. A kit for extension allows it to be used up to 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are many baby essentials that you should consider as a new parent. One of the most important is a good quality cot bed. You need something that will last for as long as it can and will grow with your child to provide them a safe and secure place to sleep.

While most cots can be transformed into toddler beds by the purchase of a conversion kit, some cot beds are designed to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into an infant cot bed (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm) as well as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This is the longest-lasting option on our list, as it should see your child through childhood to.

It's not cheap baby cots compared to some of the other cot beds we evaluated, but it offers an attractive look and feel that will fit in with any nursery. The instructions could have been more clear, but our parent test subjects were impressed with the ease with which it was for to construct and set up. This is not a major issue however, as it was still a breeze and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

Another great aspect of this cot is that it has four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three standard options. This allows you to adjust it as your child gets older, because they might require a higher or lower base level based on their age and abilities. It includes teething rails that can be useful and a plastic strip at the top to stop it from being bit.

The grey finish was the favorite of our dad test-driver. It's not cheap, but it's a great value as it will last your child through the toddler years and beyond. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty so you can be sure it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase separately is a mattress which is not included.