The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

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

With a slim aesthetic and easy to assemble frame this cot bed bears all the marks of a great design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner The Coxley is brimming with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It has three adjustable cot bases and can be converted into an infant's bed. This will last your child for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley is available as the complete nursery set which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and a double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms into a handy baby changing station into an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers are completely customizable so you can match it to your nursery style.

Some online cots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. These can be more affordable than purchasing a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the top cot beds, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's sturdy, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you will need to buy separately. It's still worth checking this out, though, as we think it's well worth the cost for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It features warm oak effect details soft curves and an elegant design. Babies and parents will be delighted. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four, and can be easily converted into an infant bed with an easy extension kit. The dresser comes with a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also comes with teething rails to ensure your child will be secure while sleeping.

Our test subject found this cot to be the best of the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key included so that you can get to work straight immediately. She also praised its sturdy construction and premium feeling and said it felt like a "real piece of investment" and was a stylish addition to any baby's nursery.

It's more expensive than other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability are worth the cost. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's centre of the attention! The nifty extras, including an adorable drawer and rails for teething, will also save you the expense of buying separate furniture pieces when you're on a strict budget. However, we would recommend buying an oval mattress rather than the standard size of a UK-sized one to avoid overstretching the slats and creating discomfort for your baby. Our test subject had no issues with the cot and thought it was an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

As the name suggests the cot bed is a symbol of luxurious. It's made of solid slats of plywood and birch, tots and cots is designed to last. It has an ethereal French look and nursery Cots feel. It also meets French safety standards and you can rest at ease knowing that your child is in safe hands. It is available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.

Our testers thought it was easy to put together and also that it looked most luxurious in our roundup. It is expensive, especially because you need to purchase 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 Cot Bed

This crib bed is a fantastic choice if you are seeking additional features. It has an under-bed storage drawer 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 of bed as they grow older.

The only downside to this cot is that it requires a separate mattress, which can make the price go up even higher than other models we looked at. The beautiful design and ease of assembly and the ability to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot worth the cost. Our test subjects loved the cot and thought it would be a beautiful accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis elementary is a great choice for parents looking for an elegant frame that will last for a long time. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other options we've seen, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can kit out your nursery in one go. It's also easy to assemble and has three mattress height positions for your baby to develop into. It also has teething rails and a drawer that neatly slips under so that you don't have to lose precious floor space.

You'll need to buy an additional mattress if you want to use this cot bed. So, think about your budget in advance. You can purchase a high quality mattress for less than PS100, so it's not an excessive expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children because they are inexpensive and provide a comfy sleeping area. They're generally suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is about four years old, although some can be converted into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list, so you can look for them if want your cot bed to last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

This beautiful solid-wood cot bed is elegant and well-designed. It also comes with a variety of handy extras like a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three heights that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of four (though most will need to be converted to an infant bed using a conversion kit, sold separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy and removable teething bars. This cot bed was easy for our tester to assemble. All of the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller in size than some of the other cots offers we tested which makes it a good option for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap cot bed, at PS599 with the mattress included It's an investment piece that you could make use of it for multiple babies. It looks stunning in natural wood, however you can also get it in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides open to ensure security) and into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to leave the bars behind.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an adjustable sleep solution that will last for as long as it can - our test with parents Becki says that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, so it seems to endure the test of time. It's got a lovely traditional design that will fit all homes and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with some useful accessories including the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, plus there's the option to purchase an reflux wedge to provide comfort for little ones.