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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many essentials for babies to think about, choosing the ideal crib bed is among the most important items to purchase. This guide will assist you in choosing the right cot for your baby.

This high-end option works perfectly it perfectly Scandi style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice 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 you think of cots, there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are also a range of options that provide different levels of durability and even convert into toddler beds for use throughout the age of preschool and beyond. The ones that can be turned into a bed are more expensive, but they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning aesthetics and simple to assemble design make it a great option for parents looking for an excellent cot that will last for a lifetime. The sleek design and warm-toned finish is perfect for an Scandi nursery. The cot bed has an adjustable drawer that mom tester Katrina thought was an excellent alternative to less expensive cots that have a drawer built-in. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot, to prevent your child's teeth from getting caught. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately this crib isn't cheap. It requires an Allen key to start it up.

A more affordable alternative that will still provide your baby a comfortable night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our parent testers loved the simple design and quick, straightforward assembly. The cot is small when folded and can be put away easily, fitting into a bag that's about the size of the carry case for a camp chair. It's not ideal for car camping however it's suitable for apartment life or those who don't need to move their cot around too often.

We recommend the SnuzKot as an alternative to a cot that is budget-friendly, particularly when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It can grow with your child until they're approximately four years old and our dad testers loved the fact it converted to a minimalist toddler bed and created a cocoon-like feeling with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards, but will also feel solid and secure. Choose a sturdy design with safety bars or sides, as well as a solid base, so your baby can't be able to climb out. Some cots come with extra features such as teething rails and under-bed drawers, which can help you keep things organised as your baby is growing.

Parent test participant Becki says that her Boori cot "has lasted through 3 children and still looks amazing." Its traditional style is suitable for all homes and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about the purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides open to give you security) and comes with an option to add an extension kit that can take it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

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

This is a fantastic option when you're in search of a high-end cot. It comes with four mattress base positions when in cot mode and cots4tots will last until your child is three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it portable to move it from one room to another.

The cot is extremely light at just 6kg, and comes with a great bag to carry it around in. It's also extremely durable and has a sturdy frame that will be able to withstand the rigors of toddlers. The instructions were well-written and clear, but our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. The slats were placed far enough apart to avoid fingers getting stuck between them. It's also a little more expensive than some of the other cots that we looked at but it's well worth the cost for its durability and functionality.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when buying a cot-bed. Your baby's cot will be in use for a long time, so it's important to find one that you enjoy and is also practical and useful.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Bed is the best bed for those who appreciate design with its sleek contemporary version of the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feel that these beds often come with. It also has plenty of storage space and features an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, plus teething rails that can be attached to the side. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base lets it grow with your child.

Alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and comes with a smart panelled look that would suit any nursery. It's designed to last until they reach six years old. old. It transforms into a junior mattress and it transforms into a stylish sofa bed. It's also among the few cot beds we tested that has an opening as well as a hanging rail and teething rails, while its solid pine construction makes it an excellent choice for parents who want their cot bed to stand the test of time.

Another option with a sleek panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several color options to fit the decor of your nursery. Our mom testers loved its clever features including the drawer for storage being particularly useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also one of the easiest cot beds to assemble, with all the pieces clearly labeled and easy to follow instructions. It's also a great choice for those with limited space, since it can be collapsed and then flat-packed. It takes a standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that permits it to be used until your child is 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are a lot of baby essentials that you must consider when a new parent. One of the most important things to think about is a top-quality cot bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, ensuring that they have a secure place to sleep.

While most cots can be transformed to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit some cots are made to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It converts into an infant (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm), a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability and will last your child from birth until the time of their childhood.

It's a little more expensive than some of 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, although they did note that the instructions could be clearer. This isn't a big issue however, since it was still very simple and took just 30 minutes to complete.

Another unique aspect of this cot is that it comes with four mattress heights for the base that are an improvement on the three most common options. This allows you to alter the height of the cot as your child grows. They may require a lower or higher base level depending on their age and ability. It also comes with useful teething rails and a plastic strip on the top to shield it from biting.

The cot is available in several different Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was particularly attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not cheap but it's great value for money as it will take your child through to the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with a 1-year warranty so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing you'll need to purchase an additional mattress, which isn't included.