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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a essential item for any baby. We've created this guide to assist you in choosing the right cot for your baby.

A high-quality bed that will look great in Scandi-style nurseries. It's a sturdy and long-lasting choice that can grow with your child. It has three mattress height options and the option of removing the sides for a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot that fits every nursery and budget. There are a myriad of options with various levels of longevity, with some converting into toddler beds for use into the age of preschool and beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, but they last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning design and easy to assemble make it a great option for those looking for a high-quality cot that will last for a long time. The minimalist design and warm color will look fantastic in the Scandi nursery. This cot bed also has a drawer, which mom tester Katrina felt was a better option than some cheaper cots that have an integrated drawer, as well as an anti-bite plastic strip along the top of the cot rails to protect your child from getting their teeth caught in the bars. This cot bed isn't cheap, and requires an Allen key for setting up.

The cot for the Elementary is a cheaper option that will give your baby a comfortable night's rest. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. Our parent testers loved the simple design and quick, straightforward assembly. The cot can be folded up and stored easily, since it can fit into bags that are similar to that used for the camping chair. It's not the best choice for camping in the car however it's suitable for apartment life or those who don't need to move their cot sales a lot.

The SnuzKot is another good budget-friendly cot that we recommend particularly if you decide to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until about four years old, and our dad tester loved the fact that it can be converted into an unassuming toddler bed, and also created the feeling of a cocoon with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is of good quality is not just required to meet the strict UK safety standards, but also be sturdy and comfortable to the touch. Look for a robust design with safety bars or sides and solid foundations, so your baby can't easily get out. Some cots have additional features such as teething rails, or drawers under the bed that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby develops.

Parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot "has endured through 3 kids and is still beautiful." Its traditional design will fit in with any home and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for security. There is an extension kit available which can convert it to a full-sized bed once your child's ready.

This stylish and simple cot is a great option when you're on a tight budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three height settings for the mattress so that you can alter the height as your baby grows. It is compatible with most recommended cribs cots with a standard mattresses and is a great buy for the price.

If you're looking for a top cot, this is a great option. It can be used as a cot, and comes with four mattress positions. It can keep your baby safe until they reach the age of three. It also can be folded flat and has locking wheels, making it extremely portable if you need to move it from room to room.

This cot is very light at just 6kg, and comes with a handy bag to carry it around in. It's also extremely durable and has a strong frame that'll stand up to noisy toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly to be a little challenging. They were impressed by the fact that the slats are sufficiently apart to avoid fingers from getting caught between them. It is also more expensive than other cots we have reviewed but the durability and functionality are worth the cost.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when buying a cot-bed. The crib of your baby will be in use for a long time, so it's essential to find one that you enjoy as well as is practical and functional.

The classic ickle bubba Bed is the best bed for those who appreciate design, with its sleek modern version of the traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these types of beds can often have. It also doesn't skimp on storage space and features an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, plus teething rails that can be connected to the side of the. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow with your baby.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes in a panelled design that can suit any nursery. It's made to be used until your child is six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of only a handful of cot beds that we have tested with the option of a drawer, a teething rail, and a hanging rail.

Another option with a smart panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several colors to match the decor of your nursery. The storage drawer was especially useful for bedding and clothing. Our mum testers were awed by the features. It's also the easiest cot bed to assemble. The components are clearly labelled, and the directions are easy to follow. It's also a great alternative for those with little space since it can be flat-packed and collapsed. It takes a standard cot mattress (140cm 70cm x 140cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood with an extension kit that allows it to be used up until your child turns 10 years old. old.

Convertability

When you're a new parent there are a myriad of essential items for babies to consider. One of the most important is a quality cot bed - you want something that lasts for as long as it can and grow with your child to provide them a safe and secure place to sleep.

Although most cots can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit, certain cots and tots are designed to go a step further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It converts into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm), the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, H70cm). This makes it the longest-lasting selection on our list, because it is designed to last through the years from birth until childhood.

It's not cheap compared to some of the other cot beds we test, but it comes with an attractive look and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. The instructions could be more simple, but our parents testers were awed by the ease with which it was for to construct and set up. This isn't a big issue but it was a breeze and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another unique characteristic of this cot is that it has four mattress base heights, which is an upgrade on the three most common options. This gives you the ability to adjust it as your child grows as they may need an upper or lower base level depending on their age and abilities. It also comes with useful teething rails and a strip on the top to guard it from biting.

The cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired colors, and our dad tester was attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not cheap but it offers the best value for money because it will last your child through toddlerhood and beyond. It's also covered by an assurance of one year to ensure that it will last. The only thing you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.