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How to Choose the Best Cot Bed With so many baby must-haves to consider, a top cot bed is one of the most important buys. cots4tots has been created to help find the best choice for your baby. This top-quality option is perfect in Scandi style nursery. It's a sturdy and long-lasting choice that can grow with your child, with three mattress height positions as well as the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed. Budget There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There's also a variety of options that provide different amounts of longevity and some convert into toddler beds to be used into the preschool years and beyond. The ones that can be turned into a bed are more expensive, but they last longer. The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall award. Its stunning aesthetics and easy-to assemble design make it an ideal choice for those who want an upscale cot that can last for a lifetime. The sleek design and warm-toned finish will look great in an Scandi nursery. This cot bed also comes with a handy drawer, which mom tester Katrina found to be superior to less expensive cots with an inbuilt drawer, and an anti-bite plastic strip on the top of the cot rails to guard your child from getting their teeth stuck between the bars. The cot bed isn't inexpensive, and it requires an Allen key for setup. A more budget-friendly option that still gives your baby a good night's sleep is the Elementary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. The basic design and easy assembly were well-loved by our testers' parents. The cot can be folded up and stored easily, since it can fit into bags similar to the one used for the camping chair. It's not the best choice for camping in the car, but should be fine for those living in apartments or who don't need to move their cot too much. We recommend the SnuzKot as another budget-friendly cot, especially when it comes with a toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will grow with your baby until they are around four years old. Our dad tester liked that it could be transformed into a modern-looking toddler bed, and created an atmosphere of cocoons with its canopy made of fabric. Safety A cot that is safe and sturdy should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and feel secure. Find a sturdy style with bars of safety or sides, and a solid foundation so that your baby cannot easily get out. Some cots have additional features like teething rails or under-bed storage drawers that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby develops. The Boori cot is made of sustainable Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand Radiata, so you can feel confident about your purchase. It can be transformed from a cot into a toddler bed by leaving three sides unlocked for safety. There's also an extension kit available that can transform it to a full-sized bed when your child's ready. This elegant and simple cot is a great choice for those on a tight budget. It's simple to assemble with clearly marked components and clear instructions. It comes with three mattress settings that allow you to alter the height as your baby grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is a great purchase for the price. This is a great choice If you're looking for a high-end cot. It comes with four mattress base positions in cot mode, and will last until your child is around three years old. It folds up and has wheels that lock, making it a great option to move it from one room to another. The cot is extremely light at just 6kg, and comes with a handy bag for traveling. It's also very sturdy, with a strong frame that can handle boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well written and clear, but our testers found the assembly to be a bit difficult. They noted that the slats are spaced far enough apart to prevent fingers from getting caught between them. It's also more expensive than other cots that we have reviewed, however the quality and durability make it a worthwhile investment. Design It's easy to overlook the style when you are buying a cot bed. It is essential to choose a cot bed that is both practical and attractive. The icklebubba Snowdon Classic bed is the perfect cot for design lovers. Its sleek, modern version of the classic sleigh design does not have the bulky feel that these types can have. It's got plenty of storage space-saving features and storage options, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot, as well as teething rails on the sides. It was strong and sturdy. The three-position height of the base lets it grow with your baby. Alternately alternatively, the Modena cot bed from Tutti Bambini offers excellent value for money. It also has a stylish panel design that is perfect for any nursery. It is designed to last your child until they are six years old. It transforms into a junior mattress, and it transforms into a stylish sofa bed. It's also among the only a few cot beds that we've tested with an apex drawer and a rail for teething and a hanging rail. The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option with a panelled design. It is available in a range of colors to complement your nursery's decor. Our mum testers loved its nifty features, with the drawer for storage being particularly useful for storing bedding and clothing. It's also the easiest cot beds to put together. The components are clearly labeled and the directions are easy to follow. It's also a great option for those with limited space because it can be flat-packed and rolled down. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm), and is suitable for babies to toddlerhood. An extension kit permits it to be used up to 10 years of age. Convertibility There are many baby essentials that you should consider as a new parent. But one of the most important is a good quality cot bed. You need something that will last as long as possible and grow with your child, giving them a safe and comfortable place to sleep. Some cots are designed to be more than just a bed for children. Our top choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Bed, which transforms into a toddler bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm) and also a sofa and daybed (L234cm x W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our most durable choice, as it will last your child from birth until the time of their childhood. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other cot-beds we tried however, its high-end design and feel will look great in any nursery. The instructions could be more precise, but our parent testers were impressed by how easy it was to construct and set up. This isn't a major issue, though, considering it was still a simple task and took less than 30 minutes to complete. The cot comes with four different mattress base heights. This is an improvement over the three most common options. This lets you adjust the cot as your child grows. They may require a lower or higher base level, based on their age and abilities. It comes with teething rails which are helpful and a plastic strip on the top to prevent it from becoming a bit. This cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was particularly attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not cheap but it's a an excellent value, because it will last until they reach the toddler years and beyond. It also comes with one-year warranty, to ensure that it will last. The only thing that you'll need to buy separately is the mattress.