The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

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

This crib bed is a fantastic design. It has a slim aesthetic, and the frame is easy to put together. It can also be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley the overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly designed and handcrafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed which will help your child through their first four years. It also has two rails for teething that can soothe gums and keep them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley comes in an entire nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed as well as a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes two wardrobes. The dresser/change cabinet has an adjustable changing top that can transform it into a convenient baby changing station into an elegant dresser that can be filled with all your baby's favourite toys and treasures. The drawers can be customized and you can tailor it to your nursery style.

Some cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth keeping an eye out for these as they may be less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.

When online cots comes to the most effective cot beds and cots, the Coxley ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery. It is more expensive than other options and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to purchase separately. It's worth checking out, though, because we believe it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek option that will go well with any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a standout look that's sure to be loved by parents and baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four. It can be easily converted to an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with a handy under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe while they sleep.

Our test subject found this cot to be the best of the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can start working right from the start. She also praised the solid design and premium feel, noting that it is an "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish accessory to any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've looked at however it's an affordable alternative that's worth the cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style design is attractive and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! The useful extras, such as an adorable drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress than a standard UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and possibly causing your baby discomfort. Apart from that our test-bearer didn't have any issues with the cot and stated it was a great purchase.


The La Redoute Willox

Like its name implies, this cot bed is a symbol of luxury. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood It's built to last and has a genuine French style. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest at ease knowing that your child will be in safe hands. We are awestruck by the off-white finish but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most elegant look cot we've seen in our round-up. It is expensive, especially since you have to buy the mattress separately. If you're looking to save money there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This cot bed is a great choice if you are looking for additional features. It comes with a useful drawer for storage under the bed and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three levels so that your child won't have to climb out as they grow older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a separate mattress that can cause the price to go more than other models we reviewed. The stunning design, ease of assembly, and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the investment. Our testers thought this cot would be an excellent addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great option for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It's more expensive than the other options, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can outfit your nursery all at once. Plus, it's easy to assemble and has 3 mattress height positions so that your baby can develop into it. It also comes with teething rails and an elegantly slidable drawer under, so you don't have to lose precious floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need to buy an additional mattress for this crib bed, so make sure you budget for it. A quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. It's not a huge cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, however, there are many types that will fit.

Many parents opt for cots for their children due to the fact that they are affordable and offer a comfortable sleeping area. They're generally suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old, although some can be converted to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list, so you can look out for them if you want your cot bed to last even longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our top cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood model is well designed and very elegant. It has many additional features, including an under-bed drawer and three adjustable base levels. The cot can be used until the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need to be converted into a toddler bed with the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our tester said the cot bed was simple to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots we tested which makes it an ideal choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's an investment piece and you could utilize it for multiple children. It looks beautiful in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who want an option for a flexible sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our test with parents Becki says her Boori cot has survived three children, which means it does last the test of time. The cot is a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some handy extras such as an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to buy an reflux wedge.