The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is crucial whether you're camping or visiting family. Invest in one of our best cot beds to ensure your baby is comfortable, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a sleek and easy-to-assemble frame, this cot bed has all the hallmarks of an excellent design. It can also be converted into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The overall winner, the Coxley is brimming with design features that follow an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It features three cot bases that are adjustable and can be converted into a toddler's bed. It will keep your child happy for the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that help soothe gums and prevent them from chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a full nursery set, which includes a chic cotbed, multipurpose dresser/change unit and double wardrobe. The dresser/change features an adjustable changing unit that transforms from a convenient baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favourite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable, so you can match the style of your nursery.

Some cots and tots can be extended to 10 years or more with expansion packs. It's worth looking out for these as they are less expensive than buying a new cot and mattress later on.

The Coxley is a fantastic choice for cot beds. It's simple to put together and well-made, and looks stunning in any nursery. It is, however, a little more expensive than some of the other options on our list and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll have to purchase separately). It's definitely worth checking out, though, as we believe it's worth the cost for a durable design that appears extremely durable.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll fit in with any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with contemporary flair, featuring warm oak-like details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by both parents and baby. The crib bed can be used until your child reaches age of four, and can be easily converted to an infant bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your little one secure while they sleep.

Our tester found this crib to be the best cot newborn of all the models we tested for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so you can get to work straight immediately. She also praised the sturdy design and premium feel, noting that it feels like it's a "real investment piece" and is an elegant addition to any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cot beds we've examined, but the quality and durability make it worth the extra cost. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room where your baby's centre of the attention! You can save money by purchasing the extras such as a teething rail and drawer. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of one of the standard UK size to avoid stretching the slats out and causing discomfort to your baby. Aside from this our test-bearer didn't have any issues with the cot and said it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is a absolute luxury. With solid birch oak and plywood slats made to last, it's designed to last and has a genuine French feel to it. It is certified to French safety standards too which means you can be sure your little one will be safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colours grey-green and off-white.

Our testers found it easy to assemble, and that it looked the most luxurious in our roundup. It is expensive, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're budget-conscious there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is an excellent option for those seeking additional features. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base to three levels so that your child doesn't need to climb out as they get older.

The only drawback of this crib is that you have to buy a mattress separately - something that can increase the cost more than other models in our review. Its gorgeous design as well as its ease of assembly and capacity to grow with your baby are all appealing and make it a worthwhile investment. Our testers loved the cot and thought it would make a wonderful accessory to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents wanting a stylish contemporary frame that can last for a long time. It's more expensive than other options we've seen but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe which means you can outfit your nursery in one trip. Additionally, it's simple to put together and comes with 3 positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails, and an adjustable drawer that slides under the mattress to ensure you don't waste valuable floor space.

You'll have to purchase an additional mattress if would like to use this cot bed. Therefore, plan your budget accordingly. You can purchase a high quality mattress for less than PS100 and that's not an excessive cost. It might be difficult to find a mattress that is suitable for the oval shape of the cot however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

A lot of parents opt for cot beds because they are affordable cots and offer your child a comfy place to sleep. They're usually suitable from the time your child is born until the time he is around four years old, but some convert to toddler beds with the purchase of an extension kit. You can find a few of these in our list of options if you're looking for a cot mattress that will last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our top cot beds, this beautiful solid-wood version is beautifully designed and very stylish. It also comes with a variety of nifty extras including an under-bed drawer that is handy and three adjustable base heights. The cot is suitable for children up to four years of age (though some will need to be converted to a toddler bed using a conversion kit sold separately).

There is a teddy-bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. This cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly labeled and well-packed. It's also very small when compared to other cots we tried, making it a good choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap, costing PS599 with the mattress recommended included, but it feels like an investment piece that you could well make use of it for multiple babies. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It transforms into a toddler's bed with ease (leaving three sides open for safety) and then into a daybed/sofa once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleeping solution that lasts as long as is possible. our parent tester Becki says her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it seems to stand the test of time. The cot has a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is constructed of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with some useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy an reflux wedge.