How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

The best cots uk cot bed is an absolute must-have for every baby. This guide will assist you in choosing the right cot for your baby.

This high-end option works perfectly in Scandi style nursery. It's a sturdy and long-lasting option that will grow with your child, with three mattress height positions as well as the ability to remove the sides for a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There are a myriad of options that offer various levels of longevity and even convert into toddler beds to be used throughout the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be transformed into a bed are more expensive, but they'll last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning aesthetics and cot beds simple to assemble design make it a great option for parents looking for an upscale cot that can last for a long time. The minimalist design and warm color will look great in an Scandi nursery. This cot bed also comes with a handy drawer that mum tester Katrina found to be superior to cheaper cots that have a built-in drawer, and an anti-bite plastic strip on the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth caught in the bars. This cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key to set up.

The Elementary cot is a cheaper option that will provide your baby a peaceful night's rest. It's part of the Anyday collection by John Lewis. Our parents loved the simple design and simple assembly. The cot can be folded into a compact size and stored since it can fit into bags similar to the one used for a camping chair. It's a little on the lightweight side and therefore may not be suitable for camping in the car however it's suitable for apartment living or for those who don't plan to move their cot for too long.

We recommend the SnuzKot for another cot for under $100, particularly if it comes with the toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will grow with your baby until they reach around four years old. Our father tester liked that it could be transformed into a modern-looking toddler bed, and also create a cocoon like feeling by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy must not only meet strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and feel secure. Choose a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides and a solid foundation so that your baby is not able to get out. Some cot beds will also come with extra features such as teething rails and under-bed drawers, which can help you organize your life while your baby is growing.

Parent test participant Becki says that her Boori cot "has been through three children and is still stunning." Its traditional design will suit most homes and is made of sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you'll feel comfortable about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open for security. There is also an extension kit that will take it up to a full-sized bed when your child is ready.

This simple but stylish cot is a great choice when you're on a tight budget. It is easy to assemble with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress options, so you can adjust the height as your child grows. It will fit most standard crib mattresses and is a good buy for the price.

This is a fantastic option If you're looking for an extremely high-end cot. It can be used as a cot and has four mattress positions. It will last until your child reach the age of three. It can be folded flat and has locks on the wheels, making it very portable if you need to move it from room to room.

This cot is lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a great bag to carry it around in. It's also extremely sturdy and has a sturdy frame that can withstand the raging toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, but our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. The slats were spaced sufficiently apart to keep fingers from getting stuck between them. It is also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, but the durability and functionality are worth the cost.

Design

When buying a cot bed it's easy to be engrossed in the specs and safety features, but don't neglect the style. It's crucial to select the cot bed that is both practical and attractive.

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the ideal cot for design lovers. Its sleek, modern version of the classic sleigh style isn't as bulky that these types can have. It also has plenty of space-saving storage and has an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be connected to the side. It was strong and sturdy. The three-position height of the base lets it expand with your baby.

Alternately alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money and comes with a stylish panel design that will look great in any nursery. It's designed to last until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed, and then into a stylish sofa bed. It's also one of the only cot beds (view arcdog.com) we tested to have draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails, while its solid pine construction makes it a great option for parents who want their cot bed to stand the test of time.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option that comes with a panelled design. It comes in a variety of colors to match your nursery decor. The storage drawer was especially useful for bedding and clothing. Our mum testers were impressed by the features. It's also among the easiest cot beds to put together, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great option for those with a small space, as it can be folded down and then flat-packed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for children from birth to toddlerhood. An extension kit permits it to be used until 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are a variety of baby necessities that you should consider as you become a new parent. One of the most important is a quality cot bed - you need something that will last for as long as it can and will grow with your child to provide them a safe and secure place to sleep.

While the majority of cots can be transformed to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit some cot beds are designed to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into an infant (L207cm, W147cm H90cm), it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last your child from birth through childhood.

It's expensive compared to some of the other cot beds we evaluated, but it offers an elegant design and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. The instructions could have been more precise, but our parent testers were awed by the ease with which it was for to construct and set up. This is not a major issue, however, as it was incredibly simple and took just 30 minutes to complete.

Another unique aspect of this cot is the fact that it has four mattress base heights which is an upgrade on the three most popular options. This lets you adjust the cot as your child develops. They might require an upper or lower base level depending on their age and capabilities. It comes with teething rails that can be useful and a plastic strip at the top to prevent it from becoming a bit.

The grey finish was the favorite of our dad test-driver. It's not cheap baby cots, but it's a an excellent value, because it will last into the toddler years and beyond. Plus, it's covered by an one-year guarantee which gives you confidence that it's durable and durable. The only thing that you'll need to purchase separately is the mattress.