The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A good night's sleep is essential, whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Make sure you invest in one of our top cot beds, to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

This cot bed is a great design. It has a sleek and minimalist appearance and the frame is easy to put together. It can also transform into a chic toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with design features that adhere to an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It has three cot bases that can be adjusted and can be turned into an infant's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It comes with two teething bars that relax gums and stop them from chewing on the sides of the cot.

The Coxley comes as the form of a complete nursery set which includes the stylish cotbed and an all-purpose dresser/changer. It also comes with two wardrobes. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms it from a convenient baby changing station to a stylish dresser. It can be filled with your child's most loved toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.

Some cots can last 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these because they can be cheaper than buying a brand new mattress and cot later on.

When it comes to the best crib cot beds that we have reviewed, the Coxley meets all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. It is, however, slightly more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to purchase separately). It's definitely worth checking out, though, because we think it's worth the money for a long-lasting design that looks extremely sturdy.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will go well with any nursery. It features warm oak effect details, soft curves and an elegant design. Babies and parents will love it. The cot bed is designed to be used until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed by using 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 so your child can be safe while sleeping.

Our test subject found this cot beds for sale to be the best of all the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly, with an Allen key that comes with it so you can get to work straight away. She also praised the solid construction and luxurious feel, adding that it feels like an "real investment piece" as well as being an elegant addition to any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at, but it's still an affordable option that's worth the extra cost for its quality and durability. The sleigh's design is striking and will make any room your baby's the center of attention! You can save money by purchasing the accessories like a rail for teething and an organizer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats out and causing discomfort to your baby cots on sale. Our tester had no other issues with the cot and deemed it a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

As the name suggests this bed is a symbol of luxurious. With solid birch oak and plywood slats, it's designed to last and has a genuine French look. It confirms to the French safety standards too which means you can rest assured that your child will be safe and sound. It's available in two stunning colours Grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to put together and believed it was the most luxurious looking cot in our round-up. However, it is expensive - especially as you need to buy the mattress separately, and when you're on a tight budget, there are better alternatives there.

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 different levels, so that your child doesn't need to climb out of bed as they grow older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress that can cause the price to go more than other models we've reviewed. Its gorgeous design and ease of assembly as well as the ability to grow with your baby are all appealing though, making it worth the purchase. Our test subjects loved the cot and thought it would be a beautiful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents wanting a stylish, modern-looking frame that will endure the test of time. It's a bit more expensive than other options we've seen, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe making it possible to furnish your nursery in one step. It's also easy to assemble and comes with three mattress heights for your baby to develop into. It also comes with teething rails as well as a drawer that neatly slips underneath, so you don't have to compromise your floor space.

It's important to note that you'll have to purchase a mattress separately for this crib bed, so make sure you budget accordingly. A good mattress can be bought for less than PS100. This isn't an expensive cost. The only issue is that you might have a difficult time finding a good fit because the cot is an oval shape, however there are many kinds of mattresses that work for it.

A lot of parents choose to use cot beds as they are affordable and give your child an enjoyable place to sleep. Most cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a few of these in our list so you can search for them if wish to make your cot bed last even longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favorite cot beds, this gorgeous, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and extremely elegant. It also comes with a range of handy extras like a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used up to the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to a toddler bed with the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as removable teething bars. Our test subject said that this cot bed was easy to put together, particularly since all pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small in comparison to other cots we tried and is a good choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, at PS599 with the recommended mattress included however, it's a real investment piece and you could possibly utilize it for multiple children. It looks beautiful in natural wood, however it is also available in three Scandi-inspired finishes. It can be easily converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides up to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who want an option for a flexible sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot has been used by three children, which means it seems to last the test of time. The cot has a classic design that will suit most homes. It is constructed from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot includes a number of useful accessories including the teddy bear canopy as well as teething rails, plus there's the option of purchasing an reflux wedge to provide comfort for babies.