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A good night's sleep is important whether you're camping or visiting your family. Consider investing in one of our best cot beds to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

This cot bed is an excellent design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance, and the frame is easy to assemble. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley

The Coxley the overall winner, is packed with features that reflect an elegantly handcrafted aesthetic. It features three adjustable cot bases and can be turned into an infant's bed. This will last your child for their first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on cot sides.

The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set that includes a stylish cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit comes with an adjustable changing top that transforms it from a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser that can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match the style of your nursery.

A good quality cot should be able to last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the possibility of purchasing an expansion pack that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these since they are less expensive than purchasing a whole new mattress and cot later on.

The Coxley is a great option for cot beds. It's easy to put together, well-made and looks great in any nursery. It's more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to purchase separately. It's still worth checking this out, however, because we think it's worth the cost for a long-lasting design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a elegant and sleek choice that will fit in with any nursery. It's got warm oak details soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will enjoy it. The cot bed can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and can be easily converted into an adult bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that is ideal for storing muslins and blankets as well as teething rails to keep your little one safe while they sleep.

This cot was rated the best by our tester for its design, its ease of assembly, and the Allen key that is included. She also praised the sturdy construction and luxurious feel, noting that it is it's a "real investment piece" and is a stylish accessory to any nursery.

It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've looked at however, it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra money for its quality and longevity. The sleigh-style design is striking and will make your child the centre of attention in any room! The nifty extras, including a handy drawer and teething rails will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. We would suggest buying an oval mattress rather than one of the standard sizes to avoid stretching the slats too much and potentially cause discomfort for your baby. Apart from that our test subject didn't experience any issues with the crib and thought it was a great purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a real luxury. It's constructed of solid birch and plywood slats and is designed to last. It has the French feel. It also complies with French safety standards and you can be sure that your child will be in good hands. We love the off-white finish, but it's also available in a stunning grey-green shade.

Our testers found it easy to put together, and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. However, it is expensive particularly since you have to buy the mattress separately, and if you're on a budget there are better alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed


This crib bed is an excellent option for those looking for additional features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also alter the height of the base to three different levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out when they get older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately which could make the price go up even higher than other models we reviewed. The beautiful design and ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all attractive and make this cot worth the cost. Our testers thought this cot would be an excellent addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish contemporary frame that can stand the test of time. It's a bit more costly than some of the other options we've seen, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. It's also easy to put together and comes with 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails and an elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if want to use this cot bed. So, make sure you budget your money accordingly. You can purchase a high mattress of good quality for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an expense. Going Listed here may 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 choose to use cot beds due to the fact that they are great value and offer your child an enjoyable place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some may be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You can find some of them in our list if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

This gorgeous solid-wood cot bed is stylish and beautifully designed. It also has a number of other features, such as a drawer under the bed and three adjustable base levels. The cot is suitable for children from 4 years old to age (though some of them will require conversion to a toddler bed using the conversion kit available separately).

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

It is not cheap at PS599, with the mattress included. But it feels like an investment piece and you can use it for more than one child. It looks stunning in natural wood but you can also purchase it in three Scandi-inspired colors. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and then into a sofa/daybed when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great option for parents looking for a solution to sleeping that will last for as long as they do. Our parent tester Becki said that her Boori cot could last for three children. It's got a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to buy the reflux wedge.