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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 you choose the right bed for your baby. A high-quality bed that is perfect for Scandi-style nursery rooms. This sturdy and durable option can expand with your baby with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed. Budget When it comes to cots, there's something for every budget and every nursery. There are also different choices that come with different durations and some of them can be converted into toddler beds to be used in the age of preschool or beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, but they last longer. The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its luxurious aesthetics and simple to assemble design makes it a fantastic choice for those looking for an excellent cot that will last for a lifetime. Our parents appreciated the sleek design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks stunning in a Scandi-style nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina considered to be a better choice than some cheaper cots with a drawer built in. It also has an anti-bite strip that runs along the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting stuck. This cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key to set up. A more budget-friendly option that still gives your baby a good night's rest is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our testers with parents loved the simple design and easy assembly. The cot is small when folded and can be tucked easily, fitting into a bag that's about the size of the carry case of a camping chair. It's a bit on the lightweight side which means it might not be suitable for camping in the car however it's suitable for apartment living or for those who don't intend to move their cot around for too long. The SnuzKot is another good budget-friendly cot we recommend, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). 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 toddler bed and create a cocoon like feeling by putting up a fabric canopy. Safety A cot that is of good quality should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but it should also be sturdy and secure. Choose a sturdy design that includes sides or safety bars and a solid base that your child can't easily climb out. Some cot beds include extra features, such as teething rails and drawers under the bed, which can help you keep things organised while your baby is growing. The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be confident in the purchase. It can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for reassurance) and also has the option for an extension kit that takes it all the way to a double bed when your child is ready. This simple but stylish cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It's easy to assemble and comes with clearly labeled parts and clear instructions. It has three mattress height settings, so you can adjust it as your baby grows. It will fit most standard crib mattresses and is a great value purchase for the price. If you're looking for a premium cot, this is a great choice. It has an impressive four mattress base positions when in the cot position and will last until your child is about three years old. It can also be folded and has wheels that lock, making it portable to move it from one room to the next. The cot comes with a handy travel bag, and is one of the smallest cots that we test at 6kg. It's also very sturdy, with a strong frame that'll stand up to the raging toddlers. Our test subjects found it a little difficult to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. They also noted that the slats are spaced far enough apart to prevent fingers from getting caught between them. It's also a bit more expensive than the other cots we reviewed however, it's worth the cost for its durability and functionality. Design It's easy to overlook the design when purchasing a cot-bed. The cot you choose for your baby will be in use for a long period of time, so it's essential to find one you like as well as is practical and useful. The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed is the best cot bed for design lovers, with its sleek modern design that is a modern take on the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feel that these types of beds can often come with. It also doesn't skimp on space-saving storage and has an open drawer that can be placed under the cot, as well as teething rails that can be affixed to the side of the. Our mom tester found it to be sturdy and robust and has a three-position base height that allows the bed to expand with your child. The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes with a panelled design that can fit in with any nursery. It's designed 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 among the only a handful of cots that we tested with a drawer as well as a teething rail and a hanging rail. weblink is another option that comes with an elegant panel design. It comes in a variety of colors to match your nursery decor. Our mom testers loved its clever features and the drawer for storage being particularly useful for storing bedding and clothing. It's also among the most simple cot beds to put together, with all the pieces clearly labeled and with easy-to-follow instructions. It's also a great option for those with limited space as it can be folded and flat-packed. It can be used with a standard cot mattress (140cm x 70cm) and is suitable from birth to toddlerhood, with an extension kit that allows it to be used up until your child is 10 years old. of age. Convertibility There are a lot of baby essentials you need to think about as you become a new parent. One of the most important is a quality cot bed. You want something that lasts for as long as it can and will change with your child, giving them a secure and comfortable place to sleep. While the majority of cots can be converted into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit some cots are made to go beyond this. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It converts into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm) and it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm), and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability that will last from birth until childhood. It's more expensive than the other cot-beds we tried, but its premium look and feel will fit in any nursery. The instructions could be more clear, but our parent test subjects were impressed with the ease with which it was for them to build and install. This isn't a major issue however, as it was still a simple task and took less than 30 minutes to complete. Another impressive 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 alter the height of the cot as your child develops. They may need a higher or lower base level, based on their age and ability. It also comes with teething rails as well as a plastic strip along the top to guard it from biting. The grey finish was the preferred of our dad's testers. It's not cheap, but it does offer an excellent value for money, as it will take your child through to toddlerhood and beyond. It also comes with an one-year guarantee which gives you peace of mind that it's durable and long-lasting. The only thing you'll need to buy separately is a mattress that's not included.