The best cots for newborns Cot Beds For Your Little One

A comfortable night's rest is essential whether you're camping or visiting family. Make sure you invest in one of our best cot beds, to ensure your child is secure, safe and (hopefully) sleeping comfortably.

With a sleek and a simple to assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of a high-quality design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner, the Coxley is packed with design features that follow an exquisitely hand-crafted look. It comes with three adjustable cot base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed so will see your child through the first four years. It has two teething bars that soothe gums and prevent chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in the complete nursery set which includes the stylish crib, multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change unit has a removable changing top rated cots that turns it into a convenient Baby Cot Bed changing station to a sleek dresser that can be filled with your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customised to match the style of your nursery.

A good cot should last until your child is around four years old. However some come with the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. These can be more affordable than buying a brand new cot or mattress.

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley meets all the right boxes. It's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. It is more expensive than the other options and requires a standard-sized mattress, which you'll have to buy separately. This is still worth looking at, however because it looks like a very sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and stylish choice that will look great in any nursery. It's got warm oak details, soft curves and an elegant design. Parents and babies will love it. The cot bed is made to last until your child reaches four years old. It can be converted to a toddler bed with a simple extension kit. The matching dresser comes with an under-bed drawer that's ideal to store blankets and muslins, as well as teething rails to ensure your child is safe as they sleep.

Our test subject found this crib to be the best of the models we evaluated for its design and ease of assembly with an Allen key included so that you can begin working right immediately. She also praised its strong construction and luxurious feel, saying that it felt like it was a "real piece of investment" and also an elegant design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than other cot beds we've examined, but the quality and durability are worth the extra expense. The sleigh design is striking and will make any room in which your baby is the center of attention! You can save money by purchasing extras such as a rail for teething and a drawer. We recommend buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size to prevent stretching the slats and causing discomfort to your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot, and thought it was an excellent purchase.

The La Redoute Willox

As the name suggests the cot bed is the epitome luxurious. It's made of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is built to last. It has a French feel. It also complies with French safety standards and you can be sure that your child is in safe hands. It's available in two stunning colors grey-green and off-white.

Our test participants found it easy to assemble and thought it was the most luxurious design cot we've reviewed in our roundup. It's costly, especially because you must purchase the mattress separately. If you're on budget there are alternatives that are less expensive available.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for extra features. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of base to three levels so that your child doesn't have to climb out when they grow older.

This cot's only drawback is that it requires a mattress separately that can increase the cost even higher than other models we reviewed. The premium aesthetics as well as the ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all appealing and make this cot worth the money. Our test participants thought this cot would make the perfect addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great option for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than some of the other options we've looked at, but it comes with a matching changing table and wardrobe, making it possible to furnish your nursery in one trip. It's also easy 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 elegantly arranged drawer that slides underneath so you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll need a separate mattress for this cot bed, so be sure to budget accordingly. A quality mattress can be purchased for less than PS100. This isn't an enormous cost. The only downside is that you might have a difficult time finding a good fit because the cot is an oval shape, however there are a variety of kinds of mattresses that can be suitable for it.

Many parents opt for cot beds for their children as they are reasonably priced and provide a comfy sleeping space. They're generally suitable from birth until your child is four years old, although some convert into toddler beds by the purchase of an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list, so you can look out for them if you would like your cot to last longer.

The Wooden Cot Bed

One of our favorite cot beds, this beautiful, solid-wood number is beautifully designed and very elegant. It comes with a variety of other features, including an under-bed drawer and three levels of base that can be adjusted. The cot can be used until the age of 4 years old (though the majority of them will need be converted to a toddler bed by using an conversion kit, available separately).

A teddy bear canopy and removable rails for teething are included. The cot bed was simple to put together for our tester. All the pieces were clearly marked and well-packed. It's also smaller than other cots we tried, so it makes an ideal choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap at PS599 with the mattress recommended included It's a real investment piece and you could well use it for multiple babies. It looks beautiful in natural wood but it is also available in three Scandi-inspired colors. It transforms into an infant's bed in a snap (leaving three sides up for security) and then into an upholstered daybed when your child is ready to go without bars.

This is an excellent choice for parents who are looking for a sleep solution that can last for as long as their children do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot was able to last through three children. The cot is a classic design that's suitable for a variety of homes. It is constructed of sustainably harvested Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata. The cot comes with useful accessories like an teddy-bear canopy teething rails, and the option to buy the reflux wedge.