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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed

With so many baby must-haves to consider, the best cot bed is one of the most important buys. Therefore, we've created this guide to help you choose the perfect choice for your baby.

A high-quality bed that fits beautifully in Scandi-style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice can expand with your baby, with three mattress positions, and the ability to take the sides off to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots there's something to suit every budget and every nursery. There are a variety of choices that come with different durations, some of which can be converted into toddler beds to be used in the preschool years or beyond. The ones that can be converted into a bed are more expensive, but they 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 those who want an excellent crib that can stand the years. Our parents liked the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which will look stunning in a Scandi-style nursery. This cot bed also has a drawer, which mom tester Katrina thought was a better option than some cheaper cots that have a built-in drawer, and an anti-bite plastic strip across the top of the rails of the cot to prevent your child from getting their teeth stuck in the bars. The cot bed isn't expensive, and requires an Allen key for setting up.

The Elementary cot is a more affordable option that will give your cheap baby cots For sale (https://ambarmag.ru/Bitrix/redirect.php?goto=https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/) a comfortable night's rest. It's part of the Anyday range by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were well-loved by our testers' parents. The cot is compact when folded and can be stored away easily too, fitting into a bag that's as big as the carry case of a camping chair. It's not the best choice for camping in the car however it's suitable for people living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot around too often.

We recommend the SnuzKot as an alternative to a cot that is budget-friendly, 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 dad tester loved the possibility of converting it into a minimalist-looking toddler bed, and also create the feeling of a cocoon with its fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is of good cribs quality must not only meet strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and comfortable to the touch. Choose a sturdy design that has safety bars or sides and an erect base to ensure that your child is unable to easily climb out. Some cots come with extra features like teething rails or under-bed storage drawers that will help you stay organized while your baby grows.

The Boori cot is constructed of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can be sure of the purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open for security. There's also an extension kit that will take it up to a full-sized bed once your child's ready.

This elegant and simple cot is a great option for those on a limited budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It has three mattress settings that allow you to alter the height of your baby as he grows. It is compatible with most cots with a standard mattresses and is a great purchase for the price.

If you're looking for a premium cot, this one is a great choice. It has an impressive four mattress positions in cot mode, and will last until your baby is about three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it easy to move it from room to.

The cot is extremely light at just 6kg, and comes with a handy bag for traveling. It's also extremely sturdy, with a strong frame that can handle boisterous toddlers. Our test subjects found it a bit tricky to put together, but the instructions were clear and well-written. The slats were set apart to avoid fingers getting caught between them. It's also a bit more expensive than some of the other cots we reviewed but it's well worth the price for its durability and utility.

Design

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

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the best bed for design-lovers. Its sleek, modern version of the classic sleigh design doesn't have that bulky feeling that these cots are known for. 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 connected to the side. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base lets it grow with your child.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes with a panelled design that can be suitable for any nursery. It's made to be used until your child is six years old, before transforming first into a junior bed and later to a chic sofa bed. It's also one of the few small cot beds beds we tested to have a draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Additionally, its solid pine construction makes it a great option for parents who want their cot bed to last for a long time.

Another option with a sleek panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of colour options to coordinate with the decor of your nursery. The storage drawer was particularly useful for bedding and clothing. Our mom testers were impressed by its features. It's also one of the easiest cot beds for parents to build, with all pieces clearly labeled and easy to understand instructions. It's also a great choice for those with limited space, as it can be folded down and flat-packed. It uses a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for children from birth through toddlerhood. An extension kit allows it to be used up to 10 years of age.

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 cot bed. You want it to last for as long as you can and evolve with your child so that they have a secure place to sleep.

While most cots can be transformed to toddler beds through the purchase of a conversion kit, some cot beds are designed to go a step 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 the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our most durable pick, as it will last your child from birth until childhood.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot beds we tested, but its premium design and feel will look great in any nursery. Our parent testers were really impressed with how easy it was to build and set up but they did say that the instructions could be more clear. This isn't a big issue however, as it was incredibly simple and took less than thirty minutes to complete.

Another impressive feature of this cot is that it comes with four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three most common options. This gives you the ability to adjust it as your child gets older, since they may require a higher or lower base level depending on their age and abilities. It comes with teething rails that can be useful as well as a plastic strip on the top to keep it from being bit.

This mini cot beds is available in several different Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was keen on the grey finish. It's not expensive however it offers an excellent value for money, as it will see your child through the age of toddler and beyond. It's also covered by a 1-year warranty so you can be sure it will last. The only thing you'll need to buy an additional mattress, which is not included.