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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many baby essentials to consider, a top crib bed is among the most important items to purchase. This guide has been created to help you choose the right bed for your baby.

A premium option that is perfect for Scandi-style nursery rooms. This sturdy and durable choice will grow with your child with three mattress positions, and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot that fits every nursery and budget. There are a myriad of options with different lifespans and some of them can be transformed into toddler beds that can be used into the preschool years or beyond. The ones that can be turned into a bed are more expensive, but they last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner thanks to its elegant design and simple design, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for an extremely high-quality cot that will stand up to the test of time. The minimalist design and warm-toned finish is perfect for the Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was more suitable than cheaper cots with an integrated drawer. It also comes with an anti-bite strip on the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately, this crib isn't cheap. It does require an Allen key to start it up.

A less expensive alternative that will still provide your baby a comfy night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our parents liked the simple design and easy assembly. The cot is small when folded and can be stored away easily too, fitting into a carry bag that's as big as a camp chair's carry case. It's a little light and therefore may not be ideal for camping in the car but it should be fine to live in apartments or for those who don't want to move their cot for too long.

The SnuzKot is a good budget-friendly cot that we recommend, especially if you choose to opt for the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will grow with your child until approximately four years old and our dad tester liked the fact that it was able to transform into a minimal-looking toddler bed, and also created an ambiance of cocoons with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and secure. Choose a sturdy design that has sides or safety bars and an erect base, so your baby can't easily climb out. Some cot beds will also have additional features such as teething rails, under-bed drawers and even a crib that can help you organize your home while your baby is growing.

The Boori cot is made from sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be sure of the purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up to provide security) and comes with an option to add an extension kit that takes it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is a great choice for those with a tight budget. It is easy to assemble with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It has three mattress settings which allows you to adjust the height of your baby as he grows. It can be used with standard mattress cots and is a great purchase for the money.

If you're looking for a top cot, this is a good choice. 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 folds up and has wheels that lock, making it portable to move it from room to.

This cot comes with a handy travel bag and is among the smallest cots that we test at 6kg. It's also extremely sturdy and has a sturdy frame that can withstand noisy toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, however our testers found the assembly a little difficult. The slats were set apart to keep fingers from getting stuck between them. It is also more expensive than other cots we have reviewed but the quality and durability make it worth the investment.


Design

When you are buying a cot bed, it's easy to get caught up in the spec and safety features, but don't overlook the style. It's crucial to select a cot bed that is both practical and attractive.

The icklebubba Classic Cot bed is the best cot for design lovers. Its modern, sleek take on the traditional sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these types can have. It also offers storage space, and comes with an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be affixed to the side of the. Our mom test subject found it robust and durable, with the ability to adjust the height of the base three times, which allows the bed to grow with your child.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in a panelled design that will be suitable for any nursery. It's designed to last until your child reaches six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed, and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the few cot beds we've tested with an opening with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it a great option for parents who want their cot to last for a long time.

Another option that has a stylish panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several colour options to coordinate with the decor of your nursery. The storage drawer was particularly useful for bedding and clothing. Our mum testers were impressed by its features. It's also among the easiest cot beds for parents to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space as it can be rolled up and collapsed. It can be used with 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 until your child is 10 years old. of age.

Convertibility

There are a variety of baby necessities you need to think about as you become a new parent. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last for as long as possible and grow with your child, ensuring that they have a safe place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a bed for toddlers. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It can be converted to an infant (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm), the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability that will last your child from birth to the time of their childhood.

It's not cheap compared to some of the other cot beds that we evaluated, but it offers an elegant design and feel that will suit any nursery. Our parents were impressed by how simple it was to build and set up but they did say that the instructions could be more clear. This isn't a big issue however, as it was a breeze and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another great feature of this cot is that it has four mattress heights for the base that are an improvement on the three most common options. cribs beds allows you to adjust the cot as your child develops. They may require a lower or higher base level based on their age and abilities. It comes with teething rails which are helpful as well as a plastic strip on the top to stop it from being bit.

This cot comes in several different Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was impressed by the grey finish. It's not cheap, however it is a great value because it will last through the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with one-year warranty, to ensure that it will last. The only thing you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.

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