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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed
With so many baby essentials to consider, the best crib bed is among the most important items to purchase. This guide will help find the best choice for your baby.
This high-end option works perfectly in Scandi style nursery. It's a durable and sturdy choice that can grow with your child, with three mattress height options and the option of removing the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.
Budget
When it comes to cots there's a cot to fit every budget and every nursery. There are a myriad of options with different lifespans, some of which can be transformed into toddler beds to be used in the preschool years or beyond. The ones that can be transformed into a bed are more expensive, however they'll last longer.
The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its luxurious aesthetic and easy-to-assemble design. It's a great choice for parents looking for a top quality cot that will stand up to the years. The sleek design and warm color is perfect for an Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina considered to be more suitable than cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also has an anti-bite strip on the top rails of the cot, to prevent your child's teeth from getting caught. However, at PS599 with a mattress that is sold separately this crib isn't cheap. It requires an Allen key to make it functional.
The cot for the Elementary is a less expensive option that will provide your baby a peaceful night's rest. It's part of the Anyday range by John Lewis. Our parents liked the simple design and simple assembly. The cot is compact when folded and can be put away and easily tucked away into a bag that's as big as the carry case of a camping chair. It's not ideal for camping in the car, but should be fine for people living in apartments or who won't be moving their cot too much.
We recommend the SnuzKot as another cot for under $100, particularly when 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 dad tester loved the possibility of converting it into a minimalist-looking toddler bed and create an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.
Safety
A cot that is safe and sturdy is not just required to meet the strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and secure. Find online cots with safety bars or sides, as well as an erect base, so your baby can't be able to climb out. Some cots include extra features, such as teething rails or under-bed storage drawers that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby grows.
The Boori cot is constructed of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can feel confident about your purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up to provide reassurance) and has an option of an extension kit to take it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready.
This stylish and simple cot is a great choice when you're on a tight budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It has three mattress height settings so you can adjust it as your baby grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.
This is an excellent choice if you are looking for an expensive cot. It can be used as a cot and features four mattress positions. It will keep your baby safe until they reach the age of three. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it a great option to move it from one room to another.
cots 4 tots comes with convenient travel bag and is among the smallest cots we've test at 6kg. It's also very sturdy and has a strong frame that can withstand boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, but our testers found the assembly to be a little challenging. The slats were placed far enough apart to keep fingers from getting stuck between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, but the durability and functionality make it worth the investment.
Design
It's easy to overlook the design when buying a cot-bed. Your baby's cot will be in use for a long time therefore it's crucial to choose one you like and is also practical and functional.
The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the perfect bed for design-lovers. Its sleek, modern take on the classic sleigh style doesn't have that bulky feeling that these cots are known for. It also has plenty of storage space and features an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be connected to the side of the. It was strong and sturdy. The three-position height of the base lets it grow with your baby.
The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in a panelled design that will suit any nursery. It's made to last until your child is 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 a draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it a good option for parents who want their cot to stand the test of time.
Another option with a sleek panel design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which is available in several color options to fit the decor of your nursery. Our mom testers loved its unique features and the storage drawer being especially useful to store bedding and clothes. It's also the easiest cot bed to put together. The pieces are clearly labeled, and the instructions are easy to follow. It is also an excellent alternative for those with limited space as it can be folded flat and rolled down. It takes a standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from the time of birth until toddlerhood, with an extension kit that permits it to be used up until your child is 10 years old. old.
Convertibility
There are a variety of baby necessities that you must consider when the new parent. One of the most important things to think about is a top-quality crib bed. You want it to last for as long as you can and evolve with your child, so that they have a safe bed to sleep in.
While most cots can be made into toddler beds by the purchase of a conversion kit, some cot beds are designed to go further than this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It can be converted to a toddler (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) as well as it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, H70cm). This makes it our most durable choice, as it will last your child from birth through the age of.
It's a bit more expensive than the other cot-beds we tested however its superior look and feel will fit in any nursery. The instructions could have been more clear, but our parent testers were awed by how easy it was them to build and set up. This is a minor flaw however, as it was still very straightforward and took less than 30 minutes to complete.
Another great characteristic of this cot is the fact that it has four mattress base heights, which is an upgrade on the three most popular options. This allows you to adjust the cot as your child grows. They may need a higher or lower base level based on their age and abilities. It includes teething rails that are useful and a plastic strip on the top to stop it from getting bitten.
This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired colors and our dad tester was especially attracted by the grey-colored finish. It is not cheap but it offers great value since it will last until they reach the toddler years and beyond. It also comes with a 1-year warranty so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing that you will need to purchase separately is the mattress.