How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many baby essentials to consider, a top cot bed is one of the most important items to purchase. This guide will help you choose the right bed for your baby.

A premium option that will look great in nursery spaces that are reminiscent of Scandi. It's a sturdy and durable 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 to fit every nursery and budget. There are a variety of options with different lifespans, some of which can be transformed into toddler beds to be used throughout the preschool years or even beyond. The ones that can be transformed into a bed are more expensive, however they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall prize. Its luxurious aesthetics and easy-to assemble design make it an ideal choice for parents looking for an upscale cot that can last a lifetime. Our parents appreciated the sleek design and warm oak finish of this model, which would look beautiful in a contemporary nursery. The cot bed has an adjustable drawer that mom tester Katrina considered to be more suitable than cheaper cots with a drawer built-in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot, to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. But at PS599 with a mattress sold separately the bed isn't cheap, and it requires an Allen key to make it functional.

The Elementary cot is a less expensive option that can give your baby a good night's sleep. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. The easy design and simple assembly were highly praised by our testers' parents. The cot is foldable up and stored easily, because it fits in a bag the size of the one used to store the camping chair. It's not ideal for car camping but it's perfect for those living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot a lot.

The SnuzKot is a 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 around four years old, and our dad testers loved the fact it converted to a minimalist toddler bed and gave an ambiance of cocoons by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy will not only meet UK safety standards, but also feel sturdy and secure. Choose a sturdy design with sides or safety bars and solid foundations that your child can't be able to climb out. Some cots have additional features like teething rails or under-bed storage drawers that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby grows.

The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be confident in your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for security. There's an extension kit available that can transform it to a full-sized bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It is easy to assemble with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress height settings, so you can adjust it as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is a great purchase for the price.

This is an excellent choice If you're looking for an extremely high-end cot. https://bitsch-zimmerman-3.blogbright.net/10-strategies-to-build-your-baby-cot-bed-empire has an impressive four mattress positions in the cot position and will last until your baby is three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it easy for moving it from one room to the next.

The cot comes with a handy travel bag, and is among the smallest cots that we test at 6kg. It's also extremely sturdy, with a strong frame that can withstand noisy toddlers. Our test subjects found it a little challenging to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. The slats were placed far enough apart to prevent fingers from getting stuck between them. It is also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed but the durability and function make it a worthwhile investment.

Design

It's easy to overlook the style when purchasing a cot-bed. The crib of your baby will be used for a long time, so it's essential to find one that you love and also is practical and useful.

The classic ickle bubba Bed is the ideal bed for those who love design, with its sleek modern version of the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feeling that these types of beds often come with. It also has plenty of storage space, and comes with an extra drawer that slides under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be attached to the side of the. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow with your child.

If you prefer, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a stylish panel design that would suit any nursery. It's made to last until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the few cot beds we tested to have an opening as well as a hanging rail and teething rails, while its solid pine construction makes it a good option for parents who want their cot bed to stand the test of time.

Another option with a smart panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of colour options to coordinate with your nursery decor. Our mom testers loved its unique features including the drawer for storage being particularly useful for storing bedding and clothing. It's also one of the easiest cot beds to build, with all pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great choice for those with limited space as it can be folded down and flat-packed. It fits the standard cot mattress (140cm 70cm x 140cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit that allows it to be used until your child is 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are a lot of baby essentials that you must consider when a new parent. One of the most important is a good quality cot bed - you need something that will last as long as possible and will grow with your child to provide them a safe and secure place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than a bed for children. Our top choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed, which transforms into an infant bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm), as well as a daybed and sofa (L234cm x W145cm x H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick and will last your child from birth until childhood.

It's not cheap compared to some of the other cot beds we've tested, but it has an attractive look and feel that will suit any nursery. Our parents who tested it were amazed by how easy it was to build and set up, although they did note that the instructions could be clearer. This is a minor flaw, though, considering it was still a simple task and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

This cot comes with four base heights for the mattress. This is an upgrade from the three most common options. This allows you to alter the height of the cot as your child grows. They may need a lower or higher base level based on their age and capabilities. It also comes with teething rails as well as a plastic strip along the top to guard it from being bitten.

This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired colors, and our dad tester was attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not inexpensive but it's an excellent value for money, as it will last your child through toddlerhood and beyond. Plus, it's covered by one-year warranties, so you have confidence that it will be sturdy and durable. The only thing that you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.