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If you are looking for cot beds you'll need one that is safe, sturdy, and of a good size. This model is made by hand, and it checks all of the boxes. Our panel loved the combination of pine and white.
This cot bed comes with all the extras you'll need, like an area for storage teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It's durable and easily converts into a toddler bed and will surely see your little one through from the time they're born until four years old.
Its slightly tapered legs give it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growing needs and a lower base which adds security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails which help protect your little ones gums when they start getting their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said that it was easy to put together, looked lovely and had lots of extra features including a useful storage drawer. She also liked that it was gender-neutral and she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.
You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The cot should have a height limit of 55cm so that your child isn't able to get out. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to keep your child's head from getting trapped.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the coloured slats adding a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at home. It's the perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries and the matching changing unit will tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to put together with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs really helping you out.
This cot bed can grow with your child. You can add a junior extension kit that can take them up to age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will match, but if you're looking to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth looking into.
It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easier for your little one to get in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed however it still offers plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic from other cot beds in this price range. It comes with three different levels of the base to meet their needs. nursery cots will prevent you from having to bend down to take your baby.
This is also a great alternative if your nursery is small dimensions or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh design on the cot bed ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is about four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by taking the side rails off and lower the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.
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The last cot we'll be discussing is this stylish option from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that bulky feel that is often associated with these kinds of beds. And it also comes with an under-bed drawer that lets you keep all the baby essentials easily within reach.
One of the best things about this cot is that it can adjust to your child's needs as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that the cot, you can transform it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow into the curving side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The luxurious base mattress can be lowered in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without having to turn over. It also comes with teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.
This cot is not inexpensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. The instructions are simple to follow and include useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if necessary and removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent choice for parents who wish for their child to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will last for a long time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby can't fall out of bed.
It could also be converted into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and then it transforms into a beautiful traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.
Although it looks expensive the cot is quite affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's tested and especially since you require a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The biggest drawback with this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and occasionally more frequently. This isn't an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's extremely affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy diaper changes. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked completely away beneath the cot. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.
This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainable wood - specifically it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress base positions to accommodate the growing needs of your child.
Parents test Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's also a good choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.
The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also has a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.