The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

When you're camping with your baby or visiting family, a comfortable night's sleep is essential. Choose the best crib bed to ensure that your child is secure snug and cozy and can (hopefully!) sleep easily.

With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It can also be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It features three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It has two teething bars to soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery set, which includes the stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that can transform it from a convenient baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match it to your nursery style.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more using expansion packs. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's simple to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It is more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to purchase separately. It's definitely worth checking out, though, as we think it's well worth the money for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will complement any nursery. It blends minimalist design with modern twists, with warm oak-effect details and soft curves to create a stunning design that's sure loved by parents and baby. The cot bed was designed to last until your child is four years old, and can be converted into a toddler bed using a simple extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer that is ideal to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.

This cot was named the top by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that comes with. She also praised the sturdy design and premium feel, stating that it feels like an "real investment piece" as well as being an attractive addition to any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot bed sales-beds we've looked at, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing accessories like a rail for teething and drawer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Our tester had no problems with the cot and deemed it an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies, this cot bed is the epitome luxury. With solid wood slats and birch oak It's built to last and has a classic French style. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest assured that your child is in good hands. It is available in two stunning colours: grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it's costly - especially as you need to purchase a mattress separately - and when you're on a tight budget, there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage space and teething rails. Plus, you can adjust the height of the base with three different settings so that your child won't be forced to climb out of the bed when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress which could cause the price to go even higher than other models we looked at. The beautiful design and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the money. Our testers loved the cot and thought it would be a beautiful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents wanting a stylish modern frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe to outfit your nursery all at once. It's also easy to set up and has three mattress height positions so that your baby will be able to grow into it. It also has teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides underneath to ensure that you don't need to compromise your floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, make sure you budget your money accordingly. A high-quality mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This is not an expensive expense. It might be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot however, there are many kinds that are suitable for.

A lot of parents choose cot beds because they are affordable and give your child a comfortable place to sleep. They're usually suitable from birth until your child is about four years old. However, some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list, so you can look for them if would like your cot to last even longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It has many other features, including a drawer under the bed and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used up to the age of four (though most will need to be converted to a toddler bed by using a conversion kit, sold separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are also included. This cot bed was simple for our test participant to put together. All of the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots we tested and is a good option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cot beds, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's a real investment piece and you could well utilize it for multiple children. It's beautiful in natural wood but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It can be converted into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides up to ensure safety) and into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who want an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki claims that her Boori cot sales has survived three children, so it really seems to last the test of time. It's a beautiful traditional design that's suitable for most homes, and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot includes a number of useful extras such as the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, plus there's the option of buying a reflux wedge to add comfort for little ones.