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The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A restful night's sleep is essential whether you're camping or visiting family. Consider investing in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your cheap baby cots is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the marks of a great design. It is also able to be transformed into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

Our overall winner The Coxley is packed with features that reflect a beautifully hand-crafted aesthetic. It has three adjustable cot sale base heights and converts into a toddler bed so will see your child through their first four years. It has two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is an entire nursery set that includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also comes with two wardrobes. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms it from a practical baby changing station into a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized and you can tailor it to the decor of your nursery.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these as they can be cheaper than buying a brand new cot and mattress later on.

When it comes to the top cot beds and cots, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it is slightly more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's worth checking out, however, because we believe it's worth the cost for a durable design that looks incredibly sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will look great in any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-effect details and soft curves to create a stunning look that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The cot bed was designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed with an easy extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer under the bed which is ideal for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.

Our tester found this cot to be the most effective out of all the cots we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so you can start working right away. She also praised the solid construction and premium feel, adding that it feels like an "real investment piece" as well as being an attractive accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra price for its durability and quality. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room where your baby's the center of attention! The nifty extras, including an adorable drawer and rails for teething, can also cut down on the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid stretching the slats and potentially creating discomfort for your baby. In addition our test subject didn't experience any issues with this cheap cot bed and stated it was a fantastic buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is real luxury. It's constructed of solid plywood slats, birch and is designed to last. It has a French feel. It also complies with French safety standards, so you can rest at ease knowing that your child will be in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects thought it was easy to put together, and that it appeared to be the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it's expensive and you'll need to purchase an additional mattress - and when you're on a tight budget, there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If additional features are important to you, then this cot bed could be the best choice. It has a convenient under-bed storage compartment and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three different levels so that your child won't have to climb out when they grow older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately that can make the price go up even higher than other models we reviewed. The beautiful design as well as the ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive and make this cot well worth the cost. Our test subjects thought that this cot would make a lovely addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents looking for a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've looked at, but it includes a matching changing table and wardrobe, so you can kit out your nursery in one trip. It's also easy to assemble and has three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It also comes with teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips under, so you don't have to sacrifice floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. You can find a decent quality mattress for less than PS100 which isn't too much of an additional expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

Many parents opt for cot beds due to the fact that they are affordable and provide your child with a comfortable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children from birth to about four years old age, however some can be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few these in our list and suggest you look for them if want your cot bed to last for a longer time.

The Wooden Cot Bed (source website)

One of our top cot beds, this gorgeous, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very elegant. It also comes with a range of handy extras like an under-bed drawer that is handy and three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of 4 years old (though most will need to be converted into a toddler bed with an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and teething rails that can be removed are included. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to assemble, especially as all the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also small in size when compared to other cots we tried which makes it a great choice for smaller rooms.

It's not inexpensive at PS599 with the mattress included. It's an investment piece, and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides in place to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great choice for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that will last for as long as they do. Our test-run with parents Becki stated that her Boori cot could last for 3 children. It's a beautiful, traditional style that'll suit the majority of homes, and is constructed from sustainable Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful accessories like a teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy an reflux wedge.